1 Kings 1:7 net — He collaborated with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they supported him.

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"He collaborated with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they supported him."

— 1 Kings 1:7, NET Bible

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1 Kings 1 — Context

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The young woman was very beautiful; she became the king’s nurse and served him, but the king was not intimate with her.

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Now Adonijah, son of David and Haggith, was promoting himself, boasting,“I will be king!” He managed to acquire chariots and horsemen, as well as fifty men to serve as his royal guard.

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(Now his father had never corrected him by saying,“Why do you do such things?” He was also very handsome and had been born right after Absalom.)

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He collaborated with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they supported him.

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But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s elite warriors did not ally themselves with Adonijah.

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Adonijah sacrificed sheep, cattle, and fattened steers at the Stone of Zoheleth near En Rogel. He invited all his brothers, the king’s sons, as well as all the men of Judah, the king’s servants.

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But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the elite warriors, or his brother Solomon.

1 Kings 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 1:7 say?
1 Kings 1:7 in the NET Bible reads: “He collaborated with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they supported him.”
Where is 1 Kings 1:7 in the Bible?
1 Kings 1:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 1, verse 7.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 1:7.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 1:7 in?
1 Kings 1:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 1:7?
1 Kings 1:7 reads (NET): “He collaborated with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they supported him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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