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13 Go to King David and say to him, ‘My lord the king, didn’t you swear to me your servant and promise me, “Your son Solomon will be king after me, and he will sit on my throne”? Then why has Adonijah become king?’ 14 Then, while you are still there speaking with the king, I will come in after you and confirm your words.”

15 So Bathsheba went to the king in his chamber. The king was very old, and Abishag from Shunem was taking care of him.

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