John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 1:30
Even as I sware unto thee by the Lord God of Israel ,.... And so owns and confirms the truth of what Nathan had suggested to Bathsheba, and she had asserted, 1 Kings 1:13 ; saying, assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead ; this was the substance of the oath: even so will I certainly do this day ; perform this oath, and set Solomon on the throne. read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 1:11-31
We have here the effectual endeavours that were used by Nathan and Bathsheba to obtain from David a ratification of Solomon's succession, for the crushing of Adonijah's usurpation. 1. David himself knew not what was doing. Disobedient children think that they are well enough off if they can but keep their good old parents ignorant of their bad courses; but a bird of the air will carry the voice. 2. Bathsheba lived retired, and knew nothing of it either, till Nathan informed her. Many get very... read more