1 Kings 2:9-14 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

9. Now you must punish him. He's an old man, but you're wise enough to know that you must have him killed.

12. His son Solomon became king and took control of David's kingdom.

13. One day, Adonijah went to see Bathsheba, Solomon's mother, and she asked, “Is this a friendly visit?”“Yes.

14. I just want to talk with you.”“All right,” she told him, “go ahead.”

1 Kings 2