Adonijah was a son of David who attempted to seize the throne while his father still lived, declaring himself king and gaining support from key figures like Joab and Abiathar the priest. However, David's word secured the throne for his son Solomon instead, and Adonijah's rebellion was thwarted. He was later executed on Solomon's orders after attempting to gain influence through Solomon's mother Bathsheba.
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