1 Kings 1:22

22 While Bathsheba was still talking with the king, Nathan the prophet 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 My master and king, all the Israelites are watching you, waiting for you to decide who will be king after you.

21 As soon as you die, Solomon and I will be treated as criminals."

22 While Bathsheba was still talking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.

23 The servants told the king, "Nathan the prophet is here." So Nathan went to the king and bowed facedown on the ground before him.

24 Nathan said, "My master and king, have you said that Adonijah will be the king after you and that he will rule on your throne?