11. Now the days during which David reigned over Israel are forty years: he reigned seven years in Hebron, thirty-three in Jerusalem.
12. Then Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was strengthened exceedingly.
13. And Adonijah, the son of Haggith, entered to Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon. And she said to him, "Is your entrance peaceful?" He responded, "It is peaceful."
14. And he added, "My word is for you." She said to him, "Speak." And he said:
15. "You know that the kingdom was mine, and that all of Israel had preferred me for themselves as king. But the kingdom was transferred, and has become my brother's. For it was appointed to him by the Lord.
16. Now therefore, I beg of you one petition. May you not confound my face." And she said to him, "Speak."
17. And he said: "I beg that you may speak to king Solomon, for he is not able to refuse anything to you, so that he may give Abishag the Shunammite to me as wife."
18. And Bathsheba said: "It is well. I will speak to the king on your behalf."