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12 (A) His son Solomon became king and took control of David's kingdom.

Adonijah Is Killed

13 One day, Adonijah went to see Bathsheba, Solomon's mother, and she asked, “Is this a friendly visit?”

“Yes. 14 I just want to talk with you.”

“All right,” she told him, “go ahead.”

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12 So Solomon sat on the throne(A) of his father David, and his rule was firmly established.(B)

Solomon’s Throne Established

13 Now Adonijah,(C) the son of Haggith, went to Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother. Bathsheba asked him, “Do you come peacefully?”(D)

He answered, “Yes, peacefully.” 14 Then he added, “I have something to say to you.”

“You may say it,” she replied.

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