1 Kings 1:42-44

Good News Translation

⁴² Before he finished speaking, Jonathan, the son of the priest Abiathar, arrived. “Come on in,” Adonijah said. “You're a good man—you must be bringing good news.”

⁴³ “I'm afraid not,” Jonathan answered. “His Majesty King David has made Solomon king. ⁴⁴ He sent Zadok, Nathan, Benaiah, and the royal bodyguards to escort him. They had him ride on the king's mule,