A New King Is Named

In the book of 1 Kings, the first chapter, there is an interesting vie for power.
At this point, King David is old and needs much help.  His servants appoint a young woman to take care of him.  She was beautiful, and cared for all of his needs.  However, given his past sins when it came to women, he did not allow himself to be aroused and have sex with her.
In another part of the kingdom, a man named Adonijah knew of David's limited time in power and proclaimed himself as king.  David knew nothing of this man nor of his intentions.  The prophet Nathan heard of this and was advised to go to David, for the Lord did not want Adonijah to be the next king.
In the end, David proclaimed his son Solomon to be the next king, as the Lord wanted.  When Adonijah heard of this (he was celebrating his own victory with a grand feast when he heard the trumpets blowing with great vigor) he discovered the Solomon was named king by David.  All of his guests were fearful and went their own way.
King Solomon, upon hearing of Adonijah's plea for mercy, told him that if he proved himself worthy, he shall be safe.
Adonijah paid homage to the new king, and was shown mercy.