40 And all the people went up after him, playing on pipes, and rejoicing with great joy, so that the earth was split by their noise.

41 Adonijah and all the guests who were with him heard it as they finished feasting. And when Joab heard the sound of the trumpet, he said, “What does this uproar in the city mean?” 42 While he was still speaking, behold, (A)Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came. And Adonijah said, “Come in, (B)for you are a worthy man and bring good news.”

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