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1 Kings 1:7

1 Kings 1:7
And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest,.... About getting the kingdom into his…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Joab’s defection on this occasion, after his faithful adherence to David during the troubles caused by Absalom 2 Sam.…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

And he conferred with Joab - Joab well knew, if he made the new king, he would necessarily be continued in the command…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 1:5-10

David had much affliction in his children. Amnon and Absalom had both been his grief; the one his first-born, the other…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Joab the son of Zeruiah Zeruiah was David's sister, and Joab the eldest of her three sons, and a man of much authority…