1 Kings 2:15-17

New International Reader's Version

¹⁵ He said, “As you know, the kingdom belonged to me. The whole nation of Israel thought of me as their king. But now things have changed. The kingdom belongs to my brother. The Lord has given it to him. ¹⁶ But I have a favor to ask of you. Don’t say no to me.”

“Go ahead,” she said.

¹⁷ So he continued, “Please ask King Solomon for a favor. He won’t say no to you. Ask him to give me Abishag from Shunem to be my wife.”