8. But the priest Zadok, Benaiah (son of Jehoiada), the prophet Nathan, Shimei, Rei, and David’s ⌊thirty⌋ fighting men did not join Adonijah.
9. Adonijah sacrificed sheep, cattle, and fattened calves at Zoheleth Rock near En Rogel. He had invited all his brothers, the king’s ⌊other⌋ sons, all the men of Judah, and the king’s officials.
10. But he didn’t invite the prophet Nathan, Benaiah, the fighting men, or his brother Solomon.
11. Then Nathan asked Solomon’s mother Bathsheba, “Haven’t you heard that Adonijah, Haggith’s son, has become king, and our master David doesn’t ⌊even⌋ know about it?
12. Bathsheba, let me give you some advice about how to save your life and your son’s life.
13. Go to King David and ask him, ‘Your Majesty, didn’t you swear to me that my son Solomon will be king after you, and that he will sit on your throne? Why is Adonijah acting as king?’
14. And while you’re still there talking to the king, I’ll come in and confirm what you have said.”
15. Bathsheba went to the king in his private room. The king was very old, and Abishag from Shunem was taking care of him.