Story · 23 · The Hero
Bathsheba ignored the prophet's script
The prophet Nathan coached Bathsheba to ask the dying David whether he had promised the throne to Solomon. Instead, she told David he had promised it.
From passive object to kingmaker.
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Bathsheba first appears as an object of David's desire. By the end, she secures Solomon's succession without bloodshed, overcoming his status as youngest heir. Her boldness makes Nathan's flattering speech unnecessary.
Bible reference: 1 Kings 1:17
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 374–375
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