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The Queen Mother's Influence
Commentators explain that Adonijah approaching Bathsheba, instead of King Solomon directly, highlights her new and powerful role. In ancient Eastern monarchies, the mother of the reigning king was a person of great dignity and influence, making her a strategic political channel.
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1 Kings
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 2:13
19th Century
Bishop
And Adonijah ... came. —Adonijah's request to Bathsheba, and the signs of honour paid to her by the king—of which there i…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 2:13
17th Century
Pastor
And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba, the mother
of Solomon
Into her apa…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 2:12–25
17th Century
Minister
Solomon received Bathsheba with all the respect that was owing to a mother; but let no one be asked for what they ought not to grant. It ill become…