Read 1 Kings 1.11-21
In verse 11: It is surprising to find Nathan and Bathsheba in cahoots; when they were mentioned together previously (2 Sam 11-12).
Nathan was condemning David for his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband.
In verse 12: Nathan advises Bathsheba on how to save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.
The lives of Bathsheba and Solomon were in danger id Adonijah became king, since new kings customarily killed off all their potential rivals (compare v. 21).
In verse 17: The promise Bathsheba cites here is not recorded elsewhere and may be fictional.
She may be taking advantage of David's senility in order to have Solomon declared king.
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