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King David makes a promise to Bathsheba.

came into the king's presence

"came before the king" or "came back to the king"

made an oath

"made a solemn promise"

he will sit on my throne in my place

Sitting on the throne is a metonym for being king. See how you translated similar words in 1 Kings 1:13. AT: "he will take my place and be king just as I was" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

May my master King David live forever

Bathsheba knew David would not live forever; this is a way of saying that he is a good king. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole)

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