1 Kings 1:8 meaning and explanation

But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.

1 Kings 1:8, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse lists the men who refused to back Adonijah's bid for the throne. The setting is David's old age, when his son Adonijah had begun to exalt himself and had gathered chariots and supporters, including Joab the army commander and Abiathar the priest.

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