1 Kings 2:21-23

GOD’S WORD Translation

²¹ She replied, “Let Abishag from Shunem be given to your brother Adonijah as his wife.”

²² King Solomon then said, “Why do you ask that Abishag from Shunem be given to Adonijah? That would be the same as giving him the kingship. After all, he is my older brother. The priest Abiathar and Joab (Zeruiah’s son) are supporting him.”

²³ King Solomon took an oath by the Lord and said, “May God strike me dead if Adonijah doesn’t pay with his life for this request!