1 Kings 1:22-27

22While Bathsheba was saying this to the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.

23The king's servants told him, ‘Nathan the prophet is here.’ So Nathan went in to the king's bedroom. He bent low with his face towards the ground.

24Nathan said, ‘My master the king, have you decided that Adonijah will become king after you? Have you said that he will sit on your throne?

25Today Adonijah has killed many cows, fat calves and sheep as sacrifices. He has asked all the king's sons, the leaders of the army and Abiathar the priest to join with him. Even now, they are having a big feast with him. They are saying, “May King Adonijah live for a long time!”

26But he did not ask me, your servant, to join him. He did not ask Zadok the priest, Jehoiada's son Benaiah, or your servant Solomon.

27Has my master the king decided this, but you have not told us, your servants? We must know who will sit on your throne to rule as king after you.’