What proof did Bathsheba present to prove that the rebellious power grab actually had taken place? This is recorded in this verse. She mentioned the sacrifices offered by Adonijah and the people he invited to the feast. Bathsheba also made a point of the fact that her son Solomon was not invited.
We are not to believe that there was the possibility of an innocent reason for such behaviour on Adonijah’s part. The allegations bear no other interpretation.
19 He has sacrificed oxen, fattened cattle, and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the sons of the king, Abiathar the priest, and Joab the commander of the army, but Solomon your servant he has not invited.