Behold, while thou yet talkest there with the king, I also will come in after thee, and confirm thy words.
Parallel translations
- WEB Behold, while you are still talking there with the king, I will also come in after you and confirm your words.”
- BSB Then, while you are still there speaking with the king, I will come in after you and confirm your words.”
- NKJV Then, while you are still talking there with the king, I also will come in after you and confirm your words.”
- NASB Behold, while you are still there speaking with the king, I will come in after you and confirm your words.”
- NLT And while you are still talking with him, I will come and confirm everything you have said.”
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Quick answer
Nathan promises to enter and confirm Bathsheba's words while she speaks. Their coordinated witness will press David to act.
Overview
Nathan plans to reinforce Bathsheba's appeal, providing a second witness to move the aged king to decision. The arrangement reflects wise and lawful procedure, establishing a matter by multiple testimonies. Their cooperation shows faithful servants working together to see God's purposes accomplished.
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Cross-references · 2
- 2 Cor 13:1This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
- 1 Kgs 1:17–27And she said unto him, My lord, thou swarest by the LORD thy God unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne.
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