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19 Bathsheba approached King Solomon about Adonijah’s request. When she entered the king’s presence, he stood up and bowed to her, then sat on his throne. He arranged for a throne to be brought for his mother, so she sat to the right of him in a place of honor and authority.

Bathsheba: 20 I have something to ask of you, and please do not deny me.

Solomon: Go on and ask it, Mother. Of course I will not deny you.

Bathsheba: 21 Give Abishag the Shunammite to your brother, Adonijah, so that she can be his wife.

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