1 Kings 1:1-2:12 | 2 Samuel 23:1-7

David reigned as king in Israel for 40 years, and now the time has come for the kingdom to be passed on to his son Solomon. David’s son Adonijah makes an attempt to take the throne for himself, but when the king is made aware of his treachery, he takes steps to name Solomon king before he dies. David provides for Solomon to inherit the kingdom, and then speaks his final words to his son before dying.