1 Kings 1:31

Then Bathsheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live for ever.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 1:31

BSB
Bathsheba bowed facedown in homage to the king and said, "May my lord King David live forever!"
AKJV
Then Bathsheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live for ever.
CPDV
And Bathsheba, having lowered her face to the ground, reverenced the king, saying, "May my lord David live forever."
ERV
Then Bath-sheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did obeisance to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live for ever.
NHEB
Then Bathsheba bowed with her face to the ground, paying homage to the king, and said, "Let my lord king David live forever."
SMT
And Bath-sheba will bow the face to the earth and worship to the king, and say, My lord king David shall live forever,

Commentary for 1 Kings 1:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Kings 1:31
Summary
Woman shows reverence and wishes eternal kingship
Place
King's chamber
Event
Bathsheba bows and blesses David
Estimated Time Period
c. 970 BC
Category
Blessing