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So Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was firmly established.
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Then Adoni'jah the son of Haggith came to Bathshe'ba the mother of Solomon. And she said, "Do you come peaceably?" He said, "Peaceably."
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Then he said, "I have something to say to you." She said, "Say on."
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He said, "You know that the kingdom was mine, and that all Israel fully expected me to reign; however the kingdom has turned about and become my brother's, for it was his from the LORD.
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And now I have one request to make of you; do not refuse me." She said to him, "Say on."