⁷ [1]He had conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest ; and following Adonijah they helped him.

⁷ And he had talk with Joab, the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest; and they were on his side and gave him their support.

⁷ Adonijah took Joab son of Zeruiah and Abiathar the priest into his confidence, and they agreed to help him become king.