1 Kings 1:8

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.

Cross-reference

In 1 Kings 1:26, Nathan confirms that Adonijah excluded the same loyalists — Zadok, Benaiah, Nathan, and Solomon — from his feast.

In 1 Kings 1:32, David commands Zadok, Nathan, and Benaiah to act — the very supporters listed here who anoint Solomon.

In 1 Kings 1:38, these same loyalists — Zadok, Nathan, Benaiah — escort Solomon to Gihon, fulfilling their allegiance.

1 Kings 2:35 Historical context

1 Kings 2:35 records the promotion of Benaiah and Zadok after Solomon's coronation, rewarding their loyalty shown here.

2 Samuel 23:8-39 lists David's mighty men (gibborim) — here 'David's special guard' (same term) remained loyal, directly referencing that group.

1 Chronicles 11:10-47 also lists David's mighty men — the same group referred to here as 'David's special guard' who stayed loyal.

2 Samuel 15:24 shows Zadok loyal to David during Absalom's revolt — here again he stays faithful during Adonijah's rebellion.

2 Samuel 23:20 describes Benaiah's heroic deeds as a mighty man — here he is among those loyal to David.

2 Samuel 20:25 Historical context

2 Samuel 20:25 lists Zadok and Abiathar as co-priests under David, highlighting the division in 1 Kings 1:8 where one sides with Adonijah.

1 Chronicles 27:6 describes Benaiah as a mighty warrior among David's elite, underscoring his valor and loyalty in 1 Kings 1:8.

1 Chronicles 11:22 Historical context

1 Chronicles 11:22 records Benaiah's heroic deeds — background that explains why he is a trusted warrior here.

2 Chronicles 9:29 Historical context

2 Chronicles 9:29 cites Nathan the prophet as a source for Solomon's acts — underscoring his prophetic authority here.

2 Samuel 8:17 Historical context

2 Samuel 8:17 lists Zadok as a priest in David's administration, confirming his position as one who remained loyal here.

1 Chronicles 27:5 Historical context

1 Chronicles 27:5 names Benaiah as a military commander under David, confirming his high rank and loyalty shown here.

1 Chronicles 17:1 shows Nathan the prophet consulted by David — revealing his trusted advisory role parallel to this narrative.

1 Chronicles 12:28 Historical context

1 Chronicles 12:28 mentions Zadok as a young leader among those who joined David — showing his early loyalty to the king.

1 Chronicles 6:8 Historical context

1 Chronicles 6:8 gives Zadok's genealogy — showing his priestly lineage from Ahitub, adding depth to his role here.

2 Samuel 8:18 Historical context

2 Samuel 8:18 shows Benaiah as commander of David's bodyguard, highlighting his close loyalty to David that continues here.

1 Chronicles 6:53 Historical context

1 Chronicles 6:53 traces Zadok's descendants through Ahimaaz, reinforcing the priestly heritage of this supporter.