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Bath-sheba therefore went to king Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. The king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself to her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a throne to be set for the king`s mother; and she sat on his right hand.
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A Seat of Great Honor
Commentators explain that Solomon's actions were not just a son's kindness but a public display of immense honor. By rising, bowing, and placing a throne for Bathsheba at his right hand, he affirmed her exalted position as the Queen-mother. Scholars note this was a position of significant influence and dignity in ancient Near Eastern courts.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A seat — Or, “a throne.” We have here a proof of the high dignity of the Queen-mother. Compare also 1 Kings 15:13; [Reference 2 …
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Reformed Baptist
Bathsheba therefore went to King Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah She went from …
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…
