And they told the king, saying: Nathan the prophet is here. And when he was come in before the king, and had worshipped, bowing down to the ground,
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
Render therefore to all men their dues. Tribute, to whom tribute is due: custom, to whom custom: fear, to whom fear: honour, to whom honour.
Bethsabee bowed herself, and worshipped the king. And the king said to her: What is thy will?
As she was yet speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came.
Nathan said: My lord O king, hast thou said: Let Adonias reign after me, and let him sit upon my throne?
And when the boy was gone, David rose out of his place, which was towards the south, and falling on his face to the ground; adored thrice. And kissing one another, they wept together, but David more.