1 Kings 1:7

Adonijah Usurps the Kingdom

6(His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, “Why do you act this way?” Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.)7So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, who supported him.8But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.

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Berean Standard Bible
So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, who supported him.
American Standard Version (1901)
And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Free Bible Version
Adonijah discussed his plan with Joab, son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest, who agreed to support him.
Geneva Bible 1599
And he tooke counsel of Ioab the sonne of Zeruiah, and of Abiathar the Priest: and they helped forward Adoniiah.
King James (Authorized) Version
And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.
Translation for Translators
One day he conferred with Joab, David’s army commander, and Abiathar the priest, and they promised/agreed to help/support Adonijah.
Unlocked Literal Bible
He conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest. They followed Adonijah and helped him.
Noah Webster Bible
And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah, helped him .
World English Bible
He conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest; and they followed Adonijah and helped him.
Young's Literal Translation
And his words are with Joab son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest, and they help after Adonijah;