Which son of David attempted to exalt himself as king while David was old and bedridden, prior to Solomon's anointing?
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Correct answer: Adonijah
Adonijah conferred with Joab and Abiathar to seize the throne, taking advantage of David's advanced age. His attempt was thwarted when Nathan the prophet and Bathsheba informed David, leading to the immediate coronation of Solomon.
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