1 Kings 1:22

22 While she was still speaking with the king, the prophet Nathan arrived.

1 Kings 1:22 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 1:22

And, lo, while she yet talked with the king
Just as she was concluding her speech to him:

Nathan the prophet also came in;
as he promised he would; perhaps was at the chamber door all the while Bathsheba was speaking, and when he perceived she was just finishing, he entered in without ceremony, as he had used to do, being the king's seer and counsellor, and a prophet, who had admittance to the king at any time.

1 Kings 1:22 In-Context

20 As for you, my master the king, the eyes of all Israel are upon you to tell them who will follow you on the throne of my master the king.

21 When my master the king lies down with his ancestors, then I and my son Solomon will become outlaws."

22 While she was still speaking with the king, the prophet Nathan arrived.

23 The king was informed, "The prophet Nathan is here." Then Nathan came in before the king and bowed his face to the ground.

24 He said, "My master the king, you must have said, ‘Adonijah will become king after me and will sit on my throne.'