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.
But Zadok the priest, Benaiah (Jehoiada's son), Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David's elite warriors did not join Adonijah.
This verse shows that King David's most trusted and important advisors refused to support Adonijah's attempt to take the throne.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of King David's final years, his son Adonijah attempted to seize the throne by gathering supporters, even though David had not yet designated his successor. This verse lists key figures like Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and David's loyal warriors who chose not to join Adonijah's unauthorized bid for power, demonstrating their commitment to David's authority. Their stance helped pave the way for Solomon, whom God had chosen, to eventually become king.
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