²⁸ Then king David answered, Call to me Bathsheba. She came into the king's presence, and stood before the king.

^{29 Ref} The king swore, and said, As Yahweh lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity,

^{30 Ref} most assuredly as I swore to you by Yahweh, the God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place; most assuredly so will I do this day.

^{31 Ref} Then Bathsheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did obeisance to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live forever.