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21 If you do not give instruction before you leave this world to sleep with your fathers, then my son, Solomon, and I will be guilty before Adonijah.

22 While Bathsheba was still talking to the king, Nathan the prophet came into the room.

Servants (to the king): 23 Nathan the prophet is here.

When Nathan entered the king’s chambers, he humbled himself to the ground before the king and put his face to the floor.

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21 Otherwise, as soon as my lord the king is laid to rest(A) with his ancestors, I and my son Solomon will be treated as criminals.”

22 While she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived. 23 And the king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here.” So he went before the king and bowed with his face to the ground.

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