KJV ORIGINAL
But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men which belonged to David, were not with Adonijah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Zadok the priest, Benaiah (Jehoiada's son), Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David's elite warriors did not join Adonijah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that King David's most trusted and important advisors refused to support Adonijah's attempt to take the throne.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the final days of King David's reign when his son Adonijah was trying to crown himself king without his father's approval. These men listed were David's inner circle - his most loyal officials, religious leaders, and military commanders who remained faithful to David's actual choice for successor, Solomon.
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