Parallel Verses
New Heart English Bible
And they told the king, saying, "Behold, Nathan the prophet." And when he came in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.
New American Standard Bible
They told the king, saying, “Here is Nathan the prophet.” And when he came in before the king, he prostrated himself
King James Version
And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.
Holman Bible
and it was announced to the king, “Nathan the prophet is here.” He came into the king’s presence and bowed to him with his face to the ground.
International Standard Version
They informed the king, "Nathan the prophet is here."
A Conservative Version
And they told the king, saying, Behold, Nathan the prophet. And when he came in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.
American Standard Version
And they told the king, saying, Behold, Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.
Amplified
The king was told, “Here is Nathan the prophet.” And when he came before the king, he bowed before the king with his face to the ground.
Bible in Basic English
And they said to the king, Here is Nathan the prophet. And when he came in before the king, he went down on his face on the earth.
Darby Translation
And they told the king saying, Behold, Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.
Julia Smith Translation
And they will announce to the king, saying, Behold, Nathan the prophet. And he will come in before the king, and he will worship to the king upon his face to the earth.
King James 2000
And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.
Lexham Expanded Bible
They told the king, "Nathan the prophet is here." He came into the presence of the king and bowed down before the king with his face to the ground.
Modern King James verseion
And they told the king, saying, Behold, Nathan the prophet. And he came in before the king, and bowed before the king with his face to the ground.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And they told the king, saying, "Here cometh Nathan the prophet." And when he was come before the king, he made obeisance unto the king upon his face unto the ground,
NET Bible
The king was told, "Nathan the prophet is here." Nathan entered and bowed before the king with his face to the floor.
The Emphasized Bible
So they told the king, saying, Lo! Nathan the prophet! And, when he had come in before the king, he bowed himself down to the king with his face to the ground.
Webster
And they told the king, saying, Behold, Nathan the prophet. And when he had come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.
World English Bible
They told the king, saying, "Behold, Nathan the prophet!" When he had come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.
Youngs Literal Translation
and they declare to the king, saying, 'Lo, Nathan the prophet;' and he cometh in before the king, and boweth himself to the king, on his face to the earth.
Themes
Bath-sheba (bathsheba) » Solomon's mother
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For solomon
King » Ceremonial recognition of » Prostration
Kings » Approached with greatest reverence
Kings » Should be » Reverenced
Politics » Ministers in » Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of david's successor
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 1:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Adonijah Tries To Become King
22 And behold, while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in. 23 And they told the king, saying, "Behold, Nathan the prophet." And when he came in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground. 24 And Nathan said, "My lord, king, have you said, 'Adonijah shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne?'
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Cross References
1 Kings 1:16
Bathsheba bowed, and showed respect to the king. The king said, "What would you like?"
Romans 13:7
Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.
1 Peter 2:17
Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.