1 Kings 1:23-25

New International Reader's Version

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.

²⁴ 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? 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!’