1 Kings 1:16

And Bathsheba bowed, and did obeisance unto the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou?

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 1:16

BSB

And Bathsheba bowed down in homage to the king, who asked, "What is your desire?"

AKJV

And Bathsheba bowed, and did obeisance to the king. And the king said, What would you?

CPDV

Bathsheba bowed herself, and she reverenced the king. And the king said to her, "What do you wish?"

ERV

And Bath-sheba bowed, and did obeisance unto the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou?

NHEB

Bathsheba bowed, and showed respect to the king. The king said, "What would you like?"

SMT

And Bath-sheba will bow and worship to the king, and the king will say, What to thee?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 1:16

AndBath-shebaH1339Proper Name Feminine bowedH6915VerbanddidobeisanceH7812VerbuntothekingH4428Noun MasculineAndthekingH4428Noun Masculine saidH559VerbWhatwouldestthou

Commentary for 1 Kings 1:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 1:16

Summary

Woman shows respect and seeks royal audience

Place

King's chamber

Event

Bathsheba bows before king

Estimated Time Period

c. 970 BC