For the Lord gave me strict orders, ‘Do not eat or drink there and do not go home the way you came.’”

But he replied, “I can’t go back with you or eat and drink with you in this place.

Your servant stands among your chosen people; they are a great nation that is too numerous to count or number.

I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.

Furthermore, I am giving you what you did not request – riches and honor so that you will be the greatest king of your generation.

Solomon answered all her questions; there was no question too complex for the king.

The jar of flour was never empty and the jug of oil never ran out, just as the Lord had promised through Elijah.

I still have left in Israel seven thousand followers who have not bowed their knees to Baal or kissed the images of him.”

The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Didn’t I tell you he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but disaster?”

Do to him what you think is appropriate, but don’t let him live long and die a peaceful death.

God said to him, “Because you asked for the ability to make wise judicial decisions, and not for long life, or riches, or vengeance on your enemies,

But the prophet said to the king, “Even if you were to give me half your possessions, I could not go with you and eat and drink in this place.

For the Lord gave me strict orders, ‘Do not eat or drink there; do not go back the way you came.’”

King David was very old; even when they covered him with blankets, he could not get warm.

The young woman was very beautiful; she became the king’s nurse and served him, but the king did not have sexual relations with her.

But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the elite warriors, or his brother Solomon.

But now, look, Adonijah has become king! But you, my master the king, are not even aware of it!

But he did not invite me – your servant – or Zadok the priest, or Benaiah son of Jehoiada, or your servant Solomon.

Why then have you broken the oath you made before the Lord and disobeyed the order I gave you?”

I will live among the Israelites and will not abandon my people Israel.”