10. David died and was buried in David's City.
11. He had been king of Israel for forty years, ruling seven years in Hebron and 33 years in Jerusalem.
12. Solomon succeeded his father David as king, and his royal power was firmly established.
13. Then Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith, went to Bathsheba, who was Solomon's mother. “Is this a friendly visit?” she asked.“It is,” he answered,
14. and then he added, “I have something to ask of you.”“What is it?” she asked.