13. Go at once to King David and say to him, ‘My lord the king, didn’t you make a vow and say to me, “Your son Solomon will surely be the next king and will sit on my throne”? Why then has Adonijah become king?’
14. And while you are still talking with him, I will come and confirm everything you have said.”
15. So Bathsheba went into the king’s bedroom. (He was very old now, and Abishag was taking care of him.)
16. Bathsheba bowed down before the king.“What can I do for you?” he asked her.
17. She replied, “My lord, you made a vow before the lord your God when you said to me, ‘Your son Solomon will surely be the next king and will sit on my throne.’
18. But instead, Adonijah has made himself king, and my lord the king does not even know about it.
19. He has sacrificed many cattle, fattened calves, and sheep, and he has invited all the king’s sons to attend the celebration. He also invited Abiathar the priest and Joab, the commander of the army. But he did not invite your servant Solomon.
20. And now, my lord the king, all Israel is waiting for you to announce who will become king after you.