18. "But now Adonijah has made himself king. And you don't even know about it.
19. He has sacrificed large numbers of cattle, fat calves and sheep. He has invited all of the king's sons. He has also invited the priest Abiathar and Joab, the commander of the army. But he hasn't invited your son Solomon.
20. "You are my king and master. All of the people of Israel are watching to see what you will do. They want to find out from you who will sit on the throne after you.