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And they followed Adonijah and helped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, who supported him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped <i>him</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they followed and helped Adonijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now he had conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest; and they allied themselves with Adonijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He had conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest; and following Adonijah they helped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he had conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest; and following Adonijah they helped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he had conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest; and following Adonijah, they helped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He had conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah [David’s half sister] and with Abiathar the priest; and they followed Adonijah and helped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He conspired with Joab son of Zeruiah and with the priest Abiathar. They supported Adonijah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He conspired with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest. They supported Adonijah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Adonijah met with Joab the son of Zeruiah and Abiathar the priest and asked them if they would help him become king. Both of them agreed to help. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But Adonijah had discussed his actions with Joab (son of Zeruiah) and with the priest Abiathar, so they supported him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He talked with Joab (whose mother was Zeruiah) and with Abiathar the priest, and they agreed to support his cause. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He had the support of Zeruiah's son Joab and of Abiathar the priest, who followed Adonijah and assisted him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, who supported him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He collaborated with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they supported him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest. And they followed Adonijah and helped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah, helped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest; and they followed Adonijah and helped him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And his words are with Joab son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest, and they help after Adonijah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And his words are with Joab son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest, and they help after Adonijah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And his words will be with Joab, son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest; and they will help after Adonijah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he conferred with Joab the son of Sarvia, and with Abiathar the priest, who furthered Adonias's side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he conferred with Joab, the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar, the priest, who gave assistance to the side of Adonijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He consulted with Joab, son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest, and they became Adonijah’s supporters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with the priest Abiathar, and they supported Adonijah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he conferred with Joab the son of Zoriah and with Abiathar the priest; and they followed Adonijah and helped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And his communications were with Yuab, son of Tsuria and with Abiathar the Priest, and they were helping the following of Aduniah.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest; and they following Adonijah helped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he conferred with Joab the son of Saruia, and with Abiathar the priest, and they followed after Adonias.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/1-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=64" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm">Adonijah Usurps the Kingdom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>(His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, “Why do you act this way?” Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.) <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·yih·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">So Adonijah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ḏə·ḇā·rāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">conferred</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6870.htm" title="6870: ṣə·rū·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite woman. Feminine passive participle from the same as tsriy; wounded; Tserujah, an Israelitess.">of Zeruiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">and with</a> <a href="/hebrew/54.htm" title="54: ’eḇ·yā·ṯār (N-proper-ms) -- The great one is father, an Isr. priest. Contracted from 'ab and yathar; father of abundance; Ebjathar, an Israelite.">Abiathar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priest,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5826.htm" title="5826: way·ya‘·zə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">who supported</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/138.htm" title="138: ’ă·ḏō·nî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Original dadoniyahuw; from 'adown and Yahh; lord of Jah; Adonijah, the name of three Israelites.">him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a></span><br />While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-23.htm">2 Samuel 16:23</a></span><br />Now in those days the advice of Ahithophel was like the consultation of the word of God. Such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel’s advice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a></span><br />When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9-10</a></span><br />“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. / Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28-35</a></span><br />When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">1 Chronicles 11:6</a></span><br />Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">1 Chronicles 27:34</a></span><br />Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">2 Samuel 3:6-10</a></span><br />During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul. / Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?” / Abner was furious over Ish-bosheth’s accusation. “Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah?” he asked. “All this time I have been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends. I have not delivered you into the hand of David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm">2 Samuel 17:1-4</a></span><br />Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. / I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king / and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22</a></span><br />King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you request Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Since he is my older brother, you might as well request the kingdom for him and for Abiathar the priest and for Joab son of Zeruiah!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a></span><br />Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">1 Kings 2:15</a></span><br />“You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">1 Kings 2:24-25</a></span><br />And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!” / So King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he struck down Adonijah and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">1 Kings 2:13-14</a></span><br />Now Adonijah son of Haggith went to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, and she asked, “Do you come in peace?” “Yes, in peace,” he replied. / Then he said, “I have something to tell you.” “Say it,” she answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm">1 Kings 2:19-20</a></span><br />So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand. / “I have just one small request of you,” she said. “Do not deny me.” “Make your request, my mother,” the king replied, “for I will not deny you.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.</p><p class="hdg">And he conferred [heb] his words were</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a></b></br> And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counseller, from his city, <i>even</i> from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Psalm 2:2</a></b></br> The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, <i>saying</i>,</p><p class="hdg">Joab</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28</a></b></br> Then tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled unto the tabernacle of the LORD, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">2 Samuel 8:16</a></b></br> And Joab the son of Zeruiah <i>was</i> over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud <i>was</i> recorder;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">2 Samuel 20:23</a></b></br> Now Joab <i>was</i> over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada <i>was</i> over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:</p><p class="hdg">Abiathar</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/22-20.htm">1 Samuel 22:20-23</a></b></br> And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24-29,35</a></b></br> And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites <i>were</i> with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/20-25.htm">2 Samuel 20:25</a></b></br> And Sheva <i>was</i> scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar <i>were</i> the priests:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22,26-35</a></b></br> And king Solomon answered and said unto his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he <i>is</i> mine elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-25.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-25.htm">Abi'athar</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Adoni'jah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Conferred</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-14.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-2.htm">Following</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-42.htm">Help</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-17.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-9.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-4.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-26.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-5.htm">Side</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-19.htm">Support</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-16.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">Words</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-37.htm">Zeruiah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-37.htm">Zeru'iah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Abi'athar</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">Adoni'jah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">Conferred</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-6.htm">Following</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-2.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-16.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-1.htm">Side</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-19.htm">Support</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-14.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-14.htm">Words</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">Zeruiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-16.htm">Zeru'iah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-1.htm">Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Adonijah, David's darling, usurps the kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">By the council of Nathan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-15.htm">Bathsheba moves the king</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-22.htm">And Nathan seconds her</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-28.htm">David renews his oath to Bathsheba</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">Solomon, by David's appointment, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the people triumph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Jonathan bringing the news, Adonijah's guests fly</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">Adonijah, flying to the horns of the altar, is dismissed by Solomon</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah</b><br>Adonijah, the fourth son of King David, sought to establish himself as king during David's old age. Joab, a seasoned military commander and nephew of David, had been a key figure in David's reign, known for his military prowess and sometimes ruthless actions. His support for Adonijah indicates a significant political maneuver, as Joab's influence and military experience could lend credibility and strength to Adonijah's claim. This alliance reflects the complex power dynamics within David's court, where loyalty was often divided, and personal ambition could lead to political intrigue.<p><b>and with Abiathar the priest</b><br>Abiathar was a high priest during David's reign and had been loyal to David during Absalom's rebellion. His support for Adonijah is notable, as it represents a significant religious endorsement. Abiathar's involvement suggests that Adonijah's claim to the throne was not only a political move but also had religious implications. This alliance with a high-ranking religious figure could have been intended to legitimize Adonijah's claim in the eyes of the people, as the priesthood held considerable influence in Israelite society.<p><b>who supported him</b><br>The support of Joab and Abiathar for Adonijah highlights the division within David's kingdom as his reign neared its end. Their backing suggests that Adonijah's bid for the throne was not a mere personal ambition but had substantial support from key figures in the military and religious sectors. This division foreshadows the eventual conflict over the succession, as Solomon, David's chosen heir, would later face opposition from those who had aligned with Adonijah. The narrative underscores the theme of divine providence and the fulfillment of God's promises, as Solomon's eventual accession to the throne aligns with God's covenant with David, pointing to the establishment of a kingdom that would ultimately lead to the coming of the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/adonijah.htm">Adonijah</a></b><br>The fourth son of King David, who sought to become king as David's health declined. His actions were self-motivated and not ordained by God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab_son_of_zeruiah.htm">Joab son of Zeruiah</a></b><br>A military commander under King David, known for his loyalty to David but also for his ruthless actions. Joab's support of Adonijah indicates a political maneuver rather than a spiritual decision.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/abiathar_the_priest.htm">Abiathar the Priest</a></b><br>A priest during King David's reign who initially supported David but later aligned with Adonijah. His support of Adonijah represents a significant religious endorsement.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, David's declining health and the lack of a clear succession plan set the stage for Adonijah's actions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The political and spiritual center of Israel, where these events unfold, highlighting the significance of the power struggle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_self-promotion.htm">The Dangers of Self-Promotion</a></b><br>Adonijah's attempt to seize power without divine approval serves as a warning against self-promotion and ambition that is not aligned with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_alliances.htm">The Influence of Alliances</a></b><br>The support of Joab and Abiathar for Adonijah highlights the impact of alliances. Believers should seek godly counsel and partnerships that honor God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>The chaos surrounding the succession of David's throne underscores the need for leaders who are chosen by God and who lead with integrity and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Aligning with ungodly plans, as Joab and Abiathar did, can lead to downfall and judgment, reminding believers to remain faithful to God's commands.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_solomon's_sudden_support_plausible.htm">Is the sudden political shift to support Solomon, described in 1 Kings 1:11–14, historically plausible without records of major resistance or conflict? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_adonijah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Adonijah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_resolve_levite_priestly_shifts.htm">Deuteronomy 33:8–11 assigns the Levites to priestly duties, yet biblical accounts elsewhere suggest shifts in priestly lines; how do we resolve this discrepancy? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_in_temples_(1_kings_8_13_acts_7_48).htm">Does God dwell in temples? (1 Kings 8:13 vs. Acts 7:48)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Joab.</span>--The books of Samuel have brought out clearly the career and character of Joab, as being (in some degree like Abner) a professed soldier, raised to a formidable and half-independent power by the incessant wars of Saul and David. He stands out in consistent portraiture throughout, as a bold, hard, and unscrupulous man; in his relations to the king often imperious and disobedient; but nevertheless an absolutely loyal servant, to whom, in great degree, the establishment of David's throne was due, and who, moreover (as is shown by his remonstrance against the numbering of the people, recorded in <a href="/2_samuel/24-3.htm" title="And Joab said to the king, Now the LORD your God add to the people, how many soever they be, an hundred times, and that the eyes of my lord the king may see it: but why does my lord the king delight in this thing?">2Samuel 24:3</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/21-3.htm" title="And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times so many more as they be: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why then does my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel?">1Chronicles 21:3</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/21-6.htm" title="But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king's word was abominable to Joab.">1Chronicles 21:6</a>), was not without some right instincts of policy and of duty to God.<p><span class= "bld">Abiathar the priest</span>.--Of Abiathar we also know that he had been the companion of all David's adversity, and of his reign at Hebron (<a href="/1_samuel/22-20.htm" title="And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.">1Samuel 22:20</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/23-6.htm" title="And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand.">1Samuel 23:6</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/23-9.htm" title="And David knew that Saul secretly practiced mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring here the ephod.">1Samuel 23:9</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/30-7.htm" title="And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I pray you, bring me here the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David.">1Samuel 30:7</a>; <a href="/context/2_samuel/2-1.htm" title="And it came to pass after this, that David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said to him, Go up. And David said, Where shall I go up? And he said, To Hebron.">2Samuel 2:1-4</a>); that he was in-installed (with Zadok) as high priest at Jerusalem, and remained faithful to David in the rebellion of Absalom (<a href="/2_samuel/8-17.htm" title="And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;">2Samuel 8:17</a>; <a href="/context/2_samuel/15-24.htm" title="And see Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city.">2Samuel 15:24-29</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he conferred</span> [Hebrews "<span class="accented">his</span> <span class="accented">words were"</span> (<a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">2 Samuel 3:17</a>, Hebrews)] <span class="cmt_word">with Joab</span> [Joab's share in this conspiracy, despite his hitherto unwavering fidelity to David, is easily accounted for. He must have known that he was under David's displeasure, and he must have feared, too, that he would be an object of dislike and distrust to a successor trained, as Solomon had been, under David's and Nathan's immediate influence. He could hardly be unconscious that under a new reign his position - unless he took measures to assure it - would be a precarious one. He resolved, therefore, to secure himself by helping Adonijah to his throne. It is also highly probable that Adonijah's ambitious character was much more to his liking than that of the pious and pacific Solomon. Adonijah's physical qualities, again, would no doubt commend him to this rough soldier, who may also have sympathised with him as the eldest son. And there may have been other circumstances (such, <span class="accented">e.g.</span>, as close personal friendship), of which we know nothing] <span class="cmt_word">the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar</span> [in <a href="/2_samuel/8-17.htm">2 Samuel 8:17</a>, we read that "Ahimelech son of Abiathar" was priest. Similarly, <a href="/1_chronicles/24-6.htm">1 Chronicles 24:6</a>. An obvious transposition] <span class="cmt_word">the priest.</span> ["Abiathar's defection is still more surprising" than Joab's (Rawlinson). It is certainly remarkable, when we consider the close ties which subsisted between Abiathar and David, ties which were cemented by the blood of eighty-five persons (<a href="/1_samuel/22-18.htm">1 Samuel 22:18</a>), and strengthened by the many afflictions which they had shared in common (<span class="accented">ibid.</span> ver. 23 to 1 Kings 28; <a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24-29</a>), that he should have joined in a plot to defeat David's cherished hopes and plans - plans, too, which he must surely have known, had the sanction of religion (<a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">1 Chronicles 28:5</a>), and there must have been some powerful motive to account for this. May we not find one in jealousy of Zadok, who had for some time been associated with him in the priesthood, who is generally mentioned first (<a href="/2_samuel/8-17.htm">2 Samuel 8:17</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/15-29.htm">2 Samuel 15:29, 35, 36</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/20-25.htm">2 Samuel 20:25</a>). as if he were the more important and influential, and whose advancement, after the prophecy of <a href="/1_samuel/2-33.htm">1 Samuel 2:33-36</a>, Abiathar could not contemplate without suspicion and dread. Is it not highly probable that among the "words" Adonijah had with him was a promise to restore the priesthood to his family exclusively, as the reward of his allegiance]: <span class="cmt_word">and they following Adonijah helped him</span> (lit., as marg., "helped after Adonijah." It is a pregnant construction, "they aided having followed the side of Adonijah" (Gesenius). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/1-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So [Adonijah]</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּהְי֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">conferred</span><br /><span class="heb">דְבָרָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(ḏə·ḇā·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עִ֚ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘im)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joab</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Zeruiah</span><br /><span class="heb">צְרוּיָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·rū·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6870.htm">Strong's 6870: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zeruiah -- an Israelite woman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and with</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעִ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘im)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abiathar</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶבְיָתָ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’eḇ·yā·ṯār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_54.htm">Strong's 54: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abiathar -- 'the great one is father', an Israelite priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the priest,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֵ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who supported</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעְזְר֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya‘·zə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> </span><span class="str2">To surround, protect, aid</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[him].</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנִיָּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_138.htm">Strong's 138: </a> </span><span class="str2">Adonijah -- 'my Lord is Yahweh', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 1:7 He conferred with Joab the son (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/1-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 1:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 1:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>