1 Kings 1:24

New International Reader's Version

Nathan said, “You are my king and master. Have you announced that Adonijah will be king after you? Have you said he will sit on your throne?

Cross References

1 Kings 1:23

The king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here.” So Nathan went to the king. He bowed down with his face toward the ground.

1 Kings 1:25

Today he has gone down outside the city. He has sacrificed large numbers of cattle, fat calves and sheep. He has invited all the king’s sons. He has also invited the commanders of the army and Abiathar the priest. Even now they are eating and drinking with him. They are saying, ‘May King Adonijah live a long time!’

1 Kings 1:5

Adonijah was the son of David and his wife Haggith. He came forward and announced, “I’m going to be the next king.” So he got chariots and horses ready. He also got 50 men to run in front of him.