15. So he said, "You know that the kingdom was mine and that all Israel expected me to be king; however, the kingdom has turned about and become my brother's, for it was his from the Lord.
16. Now I am making one request of you; do not refuse me." And she said to him, "Speak."
17. Then he said, "Please speak to Solomon the king, for he will not refuse you, that he may give me Abishag the Shunammite as a wife."
18. Bathsheba said, "Very well; I will speak to the king for you."