1 Kings 1:23

And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 1:23

BSB

So the king was told, "Nathan the prophet is here." And Nathan went in and bowed facedown before the king.

AKJV

And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.

CPDV

And they announced to the king, saying, "Nathan, the prophet, is here." And when he had entered in the sight of the king, and he had reverenced prone on the ground,

ERV

And they told the king, saying, Behold, Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.

NHEB

And they told the king, saying, "Look, Nathan the prophet." And when he came in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.

SMT

And they will announce to the king, saying, Behold, Nathan the prophet. And he will come in before the king, and he will worship to the king upon his face to the earth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 1:23

AndtheytoldH5046VerbthekingH4428Noun Masculine sayingH559VerbBeholdNathanH5416Proper Name MasculinetheprophetH5030Noun MasculineAndwhenhewascomeinH935Verb beforeH6440Noun MasculinethekingH4428Noun MasculinehebowedH7812VerbhimselfbeforethekingH4428Noun MasculinewithhisfaceH639Noun MasculinetothegroundH776Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Kings 1:23

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

Overview of 1 Kings 1:23

Summary

Prophet enters and shows proper deference to ruler

Place

King's chamber

Event

Nathan bows before the king

Estimated Time Period

c. 970 BC