25. because today he went and sacrificed many bulls, fattened calves, and sheep. He invited all the king’s sons, the army’s commanders, and the priest Abiathar ⌊to his feast⌋. They are eating and drinking with him and saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’
26. But he didn’t invite me or the priest Zadok or Benaiah, who is Jehoiada’s son, or your servant Solomon.
27. Did you allow this to happen without telling me who would sit on your throne next?”
28. Then King David answered, “Call Bathsheba in here.” So she stood in front of him,
29. and he swore an oath. He said, “I solemnly swear, as the Lord who has saved my life from all trouble lives,
30. I will do today exactly what I swore to you by the Lord God of Israel. Your son Solomon will be king after me. He will sit on my throne.”
31. Then Bathsheba bowed down with her face touching the ground in front of the king. “May Your Majesty, King David, live forever!” she said.
32. King David said, “Summon the priest Zadok, the prophet Nathan, and Benaiah, son of Jehoiada.” So they came to the king,