25 Earlier today, he sacrificed a lot of cattle, calves, and sheep. He invited the army commanders, Abiathar, and all your sons to be there. They are already eating and drinking and shouting, “Long live King Adonijah!”
26 But he didn't invite me or Zadok the priest or Benaiah or Solomon.
27 Did you say they could do this without telling the rest of us who would be the next king?
28 David said, “Tell Bathsheba to come here.” She came and stood in front of him.
29-30 Then he said, “The living Lord God of Israel has kept me safe. And so today, I will keep the promise I made to you in his name: Solomon will be the next king!”
31 Bathsheba bowed with her face to the ground and said, “Your Majesty, I pray that you will live a long time!”
32 Then David said, “Tell Zadok, Nathan, and Benaiah to come here.”When they arrived,