11 (A)The days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: (B)seven years he reigned in Hebron and thirty-three years he reigned in Jerusalem. 12 And (C)Solomon sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom was firmly established.

13 Now Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, “(D)Do you come peacefully?” And he said, “Peacefully.”

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11 He had reigned(A) forty years over Israel—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem. 12 So Solomon sat on the throne(B) of his father David, and his rule was firmly established.(C)

Solomon’s Throne Established

13 Now Adonijah,(D) the son of Haggith, went to Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother. Bathsheba asked him, “Do you come peacefully?”(E)

He answered, “Yes, peacefully.”

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