1Ki 1:31 | KingComments | STEP | From it appears that Bathsheba left after Nathan’s arrival. When Nathan has spoken, she is called again. David addresses the word to her. He swears by the LORD, the God of Israel, because it is His counsel. He wants to execute this counsel. He seems to be aware of a new attack by the enemy, but also that the LORD will redeem him from it, as He has done so many times before (cf. ; ). He solemnly declares that Solomon will sit on the throne in his place. He speaks about “your son Solomon”. Thus, three times it is spoken about Solomon as the son of Bathsheba ( ). Solomon is also the son of the people. One day the people will say: “A son will be given us” ( ). The Bridegroom in Song of Songs speaks of the willing people (Darby Translation) by whom He is set on His royal chariot ( ). The way is paved for Him by His people, as David was helped by the heroes in the acquisition of his kingship at the time ( ). So through our faithfulness we can hasten the day of God ( ).

‏ 1 Kings 1:31

Solomon Will Be King

From 1Kgs 1:28 it appears that Bathsheba left after Nathan’s arrival. When Nathan has spoken, she is called again. David addresses the word to her. He swears by the LORD, the God of Israel, because it is His counsel. He wants to execute this counsel. He seems to be aware of a new attack by the enemy, but also that the LORD will redeem him from it, as He has done so many times before (cf. 2Sam 4:9; Psa 34:22). He solemnly declares that Solomon will sit on the throne in his place. He speaks about “your son Solomon”. Thus, three times it is spoken about Solomon as the son of Bathsheba (1Kgs 1:12 ; 17 ; 30).

Solomon is also the son of the people. One day the people will say: “A son will be given us” (Isa 9:6). The Bridegroom in Song of Songs speaks of the willing people (Darby Translation) by whom He is set on His royal chariot (Song 6:12). The way is paved for Him by His people, as David was helped by the heroes in the acquisition of his kingship at the time (1Chr 12:23). So through our faithfulness we can hasten the day of God (2Pet 3:11-12).