1 Kings 2:18 cpdv — And Bathsheba said: “It is well. I will speak to the king on your behalf.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Bathsheba said: “It is well. I will speak to the king on your behalf.” "

— 1 Kings 2:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 2 — Context

15

“You know that the kingdom was mine, and that all of Israel had preferred me for themselves as king. But the kingdom was transferred, and has become my brother’s. For it was appointed to him by the Lord.

16

Now therefore, I beg of you one petition. May you not confound my face.” And she said to him, “Speak.”

17

And he said: “I beg that you may speak to king Solomon, for he is not able to refuse anything to you, so that he may give Abishag the Shunammite to me as wife.”

18

And Bathsheba said: “It is well. I will speak to the king on your behalf.”

19

Then Bathsheba went to king Solomon, so that she might speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and he reverenced her, and he sat down upon his throne. And a throne was stationed for the mother of the king, and she sat at his right hand.

20

And she said to him: “I petition one small request from you. May you not confound my face.” And the king said to her: “Ask, my mother. For it is not right that I turn away your face.”

21

And she said, “Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah, your brother, as wife.”

1 Kings 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 2:18 say?
1 Kings 2:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Bathsheba said: “It is well. I will speak to the king on your behalf.” ”
Where is 1 Kings 2:18 in the Bible?
1 Kings 2:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 2, verse 18.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 2:18.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 2:18 in?
1 Kings 2:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 2:18?
1 Kings 2:18 reads (CPDV): “And Bathsheba said: “It is well. I will speak to the king on your behalf.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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