1 Kings 1:11-21

11Then Nathan went to Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother, and asked her, “Haven’t you heard that Haggith’s son, Adonijah, has made himself king, and our lord David doesn’t even know about it?

12If you want to save your own life and the life of your son Solomon, follow my advice.

13Go 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?’

14And while you are still talking with him, I will come and confirm everything you have said.”

15So Bathsheba went into the king’s bedroom. (He was very old now, and Abishag was taking care of him.)

16Bathsheba bowed down before the king. “What can I do for you?” he asked her.

17She 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.’

18But instead, Adonijah has made himself king, and my lord the king does not even know about it.

19He 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.

20And now, my lord the king, all Israel is waiting for you to announce who will become king after you.

21If you do not act, my son Solomon and I will be treated as criminals as soon as my lord the king has died.”