Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Kings 1:29
And the king sware, and said, As the LORD liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress,Out of all distress — The words contain a grateful acknowledgement of the goodness of God to him, in bringing him safe through the many difficulties, which had lain in his way, and which he now mentions to the glory of God, (as Jacob when he lay a dying) thus setting to his seal, from his own experience that the Lord redeemeth the souls of his servants. read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Kings 1:28
Then king David answered and said, Call me Bathsheba. And she came into the king's presence, and stood before the king.Call Bathsheba — Who, upon Nathan's approach to the king had modestly withdrawn. read more