1 Kings 1:5 describes Adonijah's self-exaltation and preparations to be king, directly referenced by Nathan in his warning.

1 Kings 1:13 contains Nathan's specific instructions to Bathsheba following his warning, telling her to remind David of his oath.

In 1 Kings 1:18, Bathsheba repeats Nathan's warning to David, saying Adonijah has made himself king without David's knowledge.

1 Kings 2:22 shows Solomon interpreting Adonijah's later request as a continued threat, echoing the usurpation from 1 Kings 1:11.

2 Samuel 7:12-17 contains God's promise that David's offspring (Solomon) would build the temple and have an eternal throne — the covenant Nathan is now defending against Adonijah.

2 Samuel 12:24 recounts Solomon's birth and that 'the Lord loved him' — the same son Nathan now champions as rightful king.

2 Samuel 12:25 records Nathan naming Solomon 'Jedidiah' — showing Nathan's early prophetic role in Solomon's life, now continued.

1 Chronicles 22:9 prophesies Solomon as a man of rest and peace — the very promise Adonijah's usurpation threatens, motivating Nathan's intervention.

1 Chronicles 22:10 declares Solomon will build God's house and be God's son — the divine election Nathan is acting to uphold against Adonijah.

1 Chronicles 28:5 explicitly states God chose Solomon to sit on the throne — directly backing Nathan's actions to secure Solomon's kingship.

1 Chronicles 29:1 records David publicly declaring Solomon as God's chosen king, the basis for Nathan's warning about Adonijah's usurpation.

1 Chronicles 28:4 recounts God's choice of David as king — a precedent for the divine selection of his line, which Nathan now defends for Solomon.

2 Samuel 3:4 lists Adonijah as David's fourth son by Haggith, providing background on his identity and claim to the throne.