1 Kings 2:14

14 And he saith, `I have a word unto thee,' and she saith, `Speak.'

1 Kings 2:14 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 2:14

He said, moreover, I have something to say unto thee
Signifying that he came upon business:

and she said, say on;
intimating her readiness to hear what it was.

1 Kings 2:14 In-Context

12 And Solomon hath sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom is established greatly,

13 and Adonijah son of Haggith cometh in unto Bath-Sheba, mother of Solomon, and she saith, `Is thy coming peace?' and he saith, `Peace.'

14 And he saith, `I have a word unto thee,' and she saith, `Speak.'

15 And he saith, `Thou hast known that the kingdom was mine, and towards me set their faces had all Israel for reigning, and the kingdom is turned round about, and is my brother's, for from Jehovah it was his;

16 and now, one petition I am asking of thee -- turn not back my face;' and she saith unto him, `Speak.'