What was the relationship between Nathan and Bathsheba?
When Adonijah made himself king, Nathan advised Bathsheba to speak with David. While she was speaking, Nathan came in to confirm her words. 1 Kings 1:11-14, 22-24
What the Bible says
1 Kings 1:11
And Nathan said to Bethsabee the mother of Solomon: Hast thou not heard that Adonias the son of Haggith reigneth, and our lord David knoweth it not?
1 Kings 1:17
She answered and said: My lord, thou didst swear to thy handmaid by the Lord thy God, saying: Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
Did you know?
Nathan told Bathsheba that in this way she would save her life and the life of her son Solomon. 1 Kings 1:12