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)

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