Is this thing done by my lord the king, and thou hast not shewed it unto thy servant, who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?
Did my lord the king really do this without telling me, your servant, who should sit on the throne after my lord the king?
Nathan the prophet is asking King David if he really chose Adonijah as his successor without informing him, expressing surprise and concern about being left out of such an important decision.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the succession crisis at the end of King David's reign. Adonijah, David's son, had declared himself king without David's approval, while Bathsheba and Nathan were working to ensure Solomon would be the rightful heir. Nathan is questioning whether David actually authorized Adonijah's coronation, knowing that David had previously promised the throne to Solomon.
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