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
In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings, King David is elderly and nearing the end of his life, leading to a succession crisis as his sons vie for the throne. Adonijah, one of David's sons, has boldly proclaimed himself king without his father's approval, sparking tension in the royal court. Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon, is speaking to David in this verse, expressing concern that he might have made a secret decision about his successor, which underscores the intrigue and instability of the time.
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