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47 All the king’s officers have come to tell King David that he has done a good thing. They are saying, ‘May your God make Solomon even more famous than you. And may your God make Solomon an even greater king than you.’” Jonathan continued, “And King David bowed down on his bed to worship God. 48 He said, ‘Praise the Lord, the God of Israel. Today he has made one of my sons the king and allowed me to see it.’”

49 Then all of Adonijah’s guests were afraid, and they left quickly.

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47 Also, the royal officials have come to congratulate our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make Solomon’s name more famous than yours and his throne greater(A) than yours!’ And the king bowed in worship on his bed 48 and said, ‘Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who has allowed my eyes to see a successor(B) on my throne today.’”

49 At this, all Adonijah’s guests rose in alarm and dispersed.

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