46. Solomon has now become the king.
47. All the king’s officers have come to tell King David that he has done a good thing. They are saying, ‘May your God make Solomon even more famous than you. And may your God make Solomon an even greater king than you.’” Jonathan continued, “And King David bowed down on his bed to worship God.
48. He said, ‘Praise the Lord, the God of Israel. Today he has made one of my sons the king and allowed me to see it.’”
49. Then all of Adonijah’s guests were afraid, and they left quickly.
50. Adonijah was also afraid of Solomon. So he went and took hold of the corners of the altar.