Have you said—You have said. In the original, no question is asked. Nathan assumes, by his wording, that the king has made this declaration.…

Have you said. — The question here and in 1 Kings 1:27 is, of course, merely intended to draw out denial; but…

And Nathan said, my lord, O king He addresses him as with great veneration and respect due to his office, so as if he kne…

Observe Nathan's addre to Bathsheba: Let me give you counsel how to save your own life, and the life of your son. Such is the counsel Chri…