Verse Comparison: 1 Kings 1:7
American Standard Version
And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.
Amplified® Bible
He conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah [David's half sister] and with Abiathar the priest, and they followed Adonijah and helped him.
Contemporary English Version
Adonijah met with Joab the son of Zeruiah and Abiathar the priest and asked them if they would help him become king. Both of them agreed to help.
Darby English Version
And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest; and they helped Adonijah and followed [him].
Good News Bible
He talked with Joab (whose mother was Zeruiah) and with Abiathar the priest, and they agreed to support his cause.
King James Version
And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.
New American Standard Bible
He had conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest; and following Adonijah they helped him.
New International Version
Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they gave him their support.
New King James Version
Then he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they followed and helped Adonijah.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He had conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest; and following Adonijah they helped him.
Revised Standard Version
He conferred with Jo'ab the son of Zeru'iah and with Abi'athar the priest; and they followed Adoni'jah and helped him.
Young's Literal Translation
And his words are with Joab son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest, and they help after Adonijah;