1:28,29
David calls in Bathsheba again. He wanted her to hear him make the declaration that Solomon would be his successor. David had now got a grip on things. He makes reference to God’s faithfulness in repeatedly delivering him from trouble. Note that God has been with David when he went valiantly into battle, Goliath being the best known of these instances. But God was also with him when he was in trouble because of his own weaknesses and sinfulness. We need to recognise this as being true for our lives as well. This is not an excuse for thinking our sins and failings do not matter, but we do need to appreciate the extent of God’s grace.
1:30.31
David is making the declaration to Bathsheba. Although it is not recorded elsewhere in Scripture, it seems that David had promised to Bathsheba that Solomon would be his successor. So David declares that Solomon will be the next king.Bathsheba demonstrates gratitude towards the king, prostrating herself before the king. Now to us this seems a very strange way for a wife to act towards her husband, but the culture was different in those days.
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