10. Then David died and was buried in the City of David.
11. David ruled Israel 40 years. He ruled seven years in Hebron and 33 years in Jerusalem.
12. Now Solomon was king. He sat on the throne of his father David and was in complete control of his kingdom.
13. One day Adonijah, the son of Haggith, went to Solomon’s mother, Bathsheba. She asked him, “Do you come in peace?” Adonijah answered, “Yes, this is a peaceful visit.
14. I have something to ask you.” Bathsheba said, “Then speak.”