¹¹ The length of time David reigned over Israel was forty years: he reigned seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.^{(A) 12} Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingship was firmly established.^(B)

Adonijah’s Foolish Request

¹³ Now Adonijah son of Haggith^(C) came to Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother. She asked, “Do you come peacefully?”

“Peacefully,” he replied,^(D)