1 Kings 1:7

New Living Translation

Adonijah took Joab son of Zeruiah and Abiathar the priest into his confidence, and they agreed to help him become king.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12

While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel, one of David’s counselors who lived in Giloh. Soon many others also joined Absalom, and the conspiracy gained momentum.

2 Samuel 15:35

Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, will be there. Tell them about the plans being made in the king’s palace,

2 Samuel 20:23

Now Joab was the commander of the army of Israel. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was captain of the king’s bodyguard.

2 Samuel 20:25

Sheva was the court secretary. Zadok and Abiathar were the priests.

2 Samuel 8:16

Joab son of Zeruiah was commander of the army. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the royal historian.

1 Kings 2:22

“How can you possibly ask me to give Abishag to Adonijah?” King Solomon demanded. “You might as well ask me to give him the kingdom! You know that he is my older brother, and that he has Abiathar the priest and Joab son of Zeruiah on his side.”

1 Chronicles 11:6

David had said to his troops, “Whoever is first to attack the Jebusites will become the commander of my armies!” And Joab, the son of David’s sister Zeruiah, was first to attack, so he became the commander of David’s armies.

1 Chronicles 27:34

Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah and by Abiathar. Joab was commander of the king’s army.

Psalm 2:2

The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one.