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Solomon became king after David, his father, and he was in firm control of his kingdom.
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At this time Adonijah son of Haggith went to Bathsheba, Solomon's mother. "Do you come in peace?" Bathsheba asked. "Yes. This is a peaceful visit," Adonijah answered.
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"I have something to say to you." "You may speak," she said.
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"You remember that at one time the kingdom was mine," Adonijah said. "All the people of Israel recognized me as their king, but things have changed. Now my brother is the king, because the Lord chose him.
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Now I have one thing to ask you; please do not refuse me." Bathsheba answered, "What do you want?"