465 David, Bathsheba, Uriah, Joab and Nathan What is also important is that Nathan becomes Bathsheba and Solomon’s patron . In the first edition of the first author’s book, David’s compensates Bathsheba with the vow that her son would be his suc - cessor . This promise was probably omitted in the version of the second author who disliked King Solomon . This vow means that Solomon will be the one to be the builder of the Jerusalemite Temple as promised in Nathan’s oracle . Nathan also sides with Bathsheba and Solomon in their campaign to anoint Solomon as David’s successor ( see Garsiel b ; it will also be discussed in Part II ) . The first author completes 2015 his earlier version of the history of David with King Solomon’s suc - cession and success in establishing his kingdom ( 1 Kgs Chaps 1 – 3 ) . The second anti - monarchic author, however, cut this “happy ending” from his edited book . The latter author prefers to conclude his book with the monarchic corruption and rebellions in t...
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