1 Kings 1:27-30

Contemporary English Version

²⁷ Did you say they could do this without telling the rest of us who would be the next king?

Solomon Becomes King

²⁸ David said, “Tell Bathsheba to come here.” She came and stood in front of him. ^29-30 Then he said, “The living Lord God of Israel has kept me safe. And so today, I will keep the promise I made to you in his name: Solomon will be the next king!”