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Solomon and Adonijah

12 Now Solomon was king. He sat on the throne of his father David and was in complete control of his kingdom.

13 One day Adonijah, the son of Haggith, went to Solomon’s mother, Bathsheba. She asked him, “Do you come in peace?”

Adonijah answered, “Yes, this is a peaceful visit. 14 I have something to ask you.”

Bathsheba said, “Then speak.”

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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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