Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
Joab' s defection on this occasion, after his faithful adherence to David during the troubles caused by Absalom 2 Sam. 18:2-17, may be accounted for by his fear that Solomon would be a "man of rest" I Chronicles 22:9 and by his preference for the character of Adonijah. He may also have thought that Adonijah, as the eldest son I Kings 1:5, had almost a right to succeed.
Abiathar' s defection is still more surprising than Joab' s. For his history, see I Samuel 22:20 note. Hereto, David and he had been the firmest of friends. It has been conjectured that he had grown jealous of Zadok, and feared being supplanted by him.
Other Barnes' Notes entries containing 1 Kings 1:7:
1 Samuel 22:20
2 Samuel 8:16-18
1 Kings 2:5
1 Kings 2:22
1 Chronicles 29:22
2 Chronicles 11:23
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