1 Kings 1:14 Meaning and Explanation
“Behold, while thou yet talkest there with the king, I also will come in after thee, and confirm thy words.”
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Read Full Chapter →Nathan tells Bathsheba that he will enter while she is still speaking, to back up and confirm her appeal to David.
What Does 1 Kings 1:14 Mean?
Nathan completes the plan. As Bathsheba speaks with the king, he will arrive and confirm her words, adding the weight of the prophet's testimony to the queen mother's plea. Two witnesses, agreeing, will leave David in no doubt about the urgency of the moment.
The principle of confirming testimony runs deep in Scripture, where a matter is established by two or more witnesses. Truth spoken in agreement carries strength, and Nathan's willingness to stand alongside Bathsheba shows partnership in a righteous cause. So too the people of God are called to uphold one another, that the truth may be confirmed and prevail.
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What does 1 Kings 1:14 mean?
Nathan tells Bathsheba that he will enter while she is still speaking, to back up and confirm her appeal to David.