Question 15
Solomon and the Divided KingdomThe suggestion made by Prophet Nathan to Bathsheba to foil Adonijah's attempt to usurp the throne of David was to
- A.have Adonijah banished
- B.remind David of his promise that Solomon would succeed him
- C.have Solomon secretly anointed by Zadok
- D.plead with Adonijah to abandon the attempt.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (remind David of his promise that Solomon would succeed him)
Explanation
Nathan told Bathsheba to go to David and remind him that he had sworn that Solomon would reign after him (1 Kings 1:11–13).