1 Kings 2:19Bathsheba therefore went to king Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. The king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself to her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a throne to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, ~970 BC. Solomon's throne room. The most powerful king in the world stands and bows to his mother, then sets up a throne beside his own...
The emotion here: recording with appreciation for proper royal protocol
The original word
qum (קוּם) — to rise up, stand to one's feet in honor
Why it matters
Solomon's honor toward his mother follows ancient Near Eastern protocol for the queen mother
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 2:19
Two thrones side by side shows Bathsheba's extraordinary influence in Solomon's court
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just nice manners, but Solomon is publicly demonstrating that his mother has unprecedented access and influence. This sets up the tragedy that follows when she unknowingly asks for something treasonous.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 2:19 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 2:19 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the United Kingdom period. The setting is a royal palace. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include honor, respect, family bonds. Notable phrases: rose up to meet her; bowed himself to her.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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