And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him. And he conferred with Joab - Joab well knew, if he made the new king, he would necessarily be continued in the command of the army, and so govern him.
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1 Kings 1:7
7 And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.