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King [[David]] was now old and stricken in years and was not able to perform his royal duties. His son, Adonijah, took advantage of the situation, and proclaimed himself king of [[Israel]]. He was deliberately rebelling against the will of [[God]], for he knew that [[God]] had appointed [[Solomon]] to succeed [[David]]. Some of [[David]]'s confidential advisors even fell in with Adonijah's wicked plot, including Joab and Abiathar, the priest. However, three loyal servants informed Bathsheba of the plot and she went to King [[David]]. She knew he would not break his oath that [[Solomon]], he son, would be the next king. [[Solomon]] was made king and Adonijah fled to [[God]]'s [[altar]] for protection. As a result, [[Solomon]] promised not to kill him. It is sad that wicked men flee to [[God]] for help without really repenting in their hearts. The [[altar]] was not a place of repentance or fellowship for Adonijah, but simply a means of escape.
In chapter 2 [[David]] gives his charge to [[Solomon]]. He emphasized the spiritual before the political, for he wanted his son to walk in the ways of the [[Lord]]. [[David]]'s [[death]] is recorded in verse 10. In the latter verses of the chapter Adonijah stubbornly refuses to follow the leadership of [[Solomon]], and he was judged for his sins.
In chapter 3 [[Solomon]] receives wisdom from [[God]], and the account of the two mothers is but one illustration of that wisdom. Also, since the mothers had direct access to [[Solomon]], it indicates that [[Solomon]] loved his people and wanted to serve them.
It is wonderful that every [[Christian]] has access to [[God]], who is greater than [[Solomon]]. And [[God]] promises to give wisdom to meet every need. James 1:5 tells us, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of [[God]], that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.".