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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 2:19
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
John Gill
On 1 Kings 2:19
17th Century
Pastor
Bathsheba therefore went to King Solomon, to speak to him
for Adonijah
She went from …
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…