1 Kings 1:23

What does 1 Kings 1:23 mean?

A plain-English look at 1 Kings 1:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And they said to the king, Here is Nathan the prophet. And when he came in before the king, he went down on his face on the earth.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and they declare to the king, saying, `Lo, Nathan the prophet;' and he cometh in before the king, and boweth himself to the king, on his face to the earth.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they told the king, saying: Nathan, the prophet, is here. And when he was come in before the king, and had worshipped, bowing down to the ground,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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.

Context

v.22And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

v.23This passage

v.24And Nathan said, My lord, O king, hast thou said, Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Peter 2:17

    Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

  • 1 Kings 1:16

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

  • Romans 13:7

    Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

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