1 Kings 2:18-20

The Message

¹⁸ “Certainly,” said Bathsheba. “I’ll speak to the king for you.”

¹⁹ Bathsheba went to King Solomon to present Adonijah’s request. The king got up and welcomed her, bowing respectfully, and returned to his throne. Then he had a throne put in place for his mother, and she sat at his right hand.

²⁰ She said, “I have a small favor to ask of you. Don’t refuse me.”

The king replied, “Go ahead, Mother; of course I won’t refuse you.”