20. And now, my lord the king, all Israel is waiting for you to announce who will become king after you.
21. If you do not act, my son Solomon and I will be treated as criminals as soon as my lord the king has died.”
22. While she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.
23. The king’s officials told him, “Nathan the prophet is here to see you.”Nathan went in and bowed before the king with his face to the ground.
24. Nathan asked, “My lord the king, have you decided that Adonijah will be the next king and that he will sit on your throne?