1 Kings 1:11-17 Then Nathan asked Solomon's mother Bathsheba: »Have you heard that Adonijah, Haggith's son, has become king, and our master David does not even know about it?

NSB⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹¹ Then Nathan asked Solomon's mother Bathsheba: »Have you heard that Adonijah, Haggith's son, has become king, and our master David does not even know about it? ¹² »Bathsheba, let me give you some advice about how to save your life and your son's life. ¹³ »‘Go now to King David and ask him: ‘Your Majesty, did you solemnly promise me that my son Solomon would succeed you as king? How is it that Adonijah has become king?’ ¹⁴ Nathan added: »While you are still talking with King David, I will come in and confirm your story.« ¹⁵ So Bathsheba went to see the king in his bedroom. He was very old, and Abishag, the young woman from Shunem, was taking care of him. ¹⁶ Bathsheba bowed low before the king. He asked: »What do you want?« ¹⁷ She answered: »Your Majesty, you made me a solemn promise in the name of Jehovah your God that my son Solomon would be king after you.