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Nathan, Agent of God's Plan
Commentators explain that Nathan's intervention was not merely political. As the prophet who delivered God's promise about David's heir (2 Samuel 7) and gave Solomon the name Jedidiah, meaning 'beloved of the Lord' (2 Samuel 12), his actions were consistent with ensuring God's declared will was fulfilled.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 1:11
18th Century
Theologian
The son of Haggith - Compare the marginal reference. This expression was well chosen to touch the pride of Bathsheba: “Adonijah; not your so…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 1:11
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore Nathan.—The initiative taken by Nathan is especially natural, since he had been the medium both of the prophecy to David…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 1:11
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore Nathan spoke unto Bathsheba the mother of Solomon ,
&c.] Who not only had an interest in the king, being h…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 1:11–31
17th Century
Minister
Observe Nathan's address to Bathsheba: Let me give you counsel how to save your own life, and the life of your son. Such is the counsel Ch…