Story · 23 · The Hero

Bathsheba fights for Solomon

Solomon was David's youngest son, an unlikely heir. Bathsheba works with the prophet Nathan to secure his throne without civil war.

Bloodless succession.

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She acts like David's great-grandmother Ruth, trusting her own instincts over instructions.

Bible reference: 1 Kings 1

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 374–375

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