1 Kings 1:5 introduces Adonijah’s self-exaltation; Nathan’s question references this rebellion.

1 Kings 1:13 gives Nathan’s instructions to Bathsheba; now Nathan uses the same questioning approach.

In 1 Kings 1:14, Nathan and Bathsheba coordinate their plan; now Nathan carries it out by questioning David.

1 Kings 1:17 records Bathsheba’s report of David’s oath; Nathan’s question refers to that same oath.

1 Kings 1:18 has Bathsheba reporting Adonijah’s usurpation; Nathan’s question echoes that same concern.

In 1 Kings 1:27, Nathan completes his rhetorical question to David, confirming that Adonijah's actions were done without the king's knowledge.

In 1 Kings 2:22, Solomon sees Adonijah's request as a renewed claim to the throne, echoing the ambition Nathan questioned here.