But his father had never once infuriated(A) him by asking, “Why did you do that?” (B) In addition, he was quite handsome(C) and was born after Absalom.(D) He conspired[a] with Joab son of Zeruiah(E) and with the priest Abiathar.(F) They supported(G) Adonijah, but the priest Zadok,(H) Benaiah son of Jehoiada,(I) the prophet Nathan,(J) Shimei,(K) Rei, and David’s royal guard[b](L) did not side with Adonijah.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:7 Lit His words were
  2. 1:8 Lit David’s warriors

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