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What does 1 Kings 1:13 mean?

'Go to King David and say, “My lord, didn't you promise me that my son Solomon would be king after you? So why is Adonijah acting like he's king?”' 1 Kings 1:13 - Modern Text Bible

(Nathan tells Bathsheba to remind David of his promise about Solomon, hoping to prompt David to act before it's too late.)