David's oath to Bath-sheba

1Ki 1:28: Then king David answered and said, Call me Bath-sheba. And she came into the king's presence, and stood before the king. 1Ki 1:29: And the king sware, and said, As the LORD liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress, 1Ki 1:30: Even as I sware unto thee by the LORD God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day. 1Ki 1:31: Then Bath-sheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live for ever. [[Category:Bible Topic]]