"And behold, while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.'" — Nathan's *entry timing* is perfectly choreographed—he arrives as Bathsheba finishes, before David has fully processed or responded, creating the narrative momentum of coordinated testimony. The phrase *hinne Natan ha-navi ba'* (behold Nathan the prophet came in) presents Nathan as an external authority figure, the representative of divine word rather than merely a political ally. His epithet *navi* (prophet) emphasizes his function as conduit of YHVH's will, not merely royal counselor. The narrative technique of having him arrive *in medias res* strengthens the impression of convergence—the truth (whether politically constructed or divinely ordained) asserting itself through multiple corroborating witnesses.

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