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18 But see what has happened! Adonijah has become king. But, my master the king, you do not even know about it!

19 Adonijah has killed many cows, fat calves and sheep as sacrifices. He has asked the all the king's sons, Abiathar the priest and Joab the leader of the army to join him. But he did not ask your servant Solomon to come.

20 My master the king, everyone in Israel is waiting for you to speak. You must tell them who you have chosen to sit on the throne after you.

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18 But now Adonijah has become king, and you, my lord the king, do not know about it. 19 He has sacrificed(A) great numbers of cattle, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the king’s sons, Abiathar the priest and Joab the commander of the army, but he has not invited Solomon your servant. 20 My lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you, to learn from you who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.

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