Then he said, "You know that the kingdom was mine, and all Israel had set their expectations on me, that I should reign. However, the kingdom has been turned over, and has become my brother's; for it was his from the LORD.
1 Kings 2:15
Surrounding context
2:14 Moreover he said, "I have something to say to you." And she said, "Say it."
2:15 Then he said, "You know that the kingdom was mine, and all Israel had set their expectations on me, that I should reign. However, the kingdom has been turned over, and has become my brother's; for it was his from the LORD.
2:16 Now I ask one petition of you; do not deny me." And she said to him, "Say it."