1:8a But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet,

However the priest Zadok, Benaiah who was Jehoiada’s son, the prophet Nathan,
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But ⌊other leaders refused⌋, including Zadok the priest, Jehoida’s son Benaiah, ⌊God’s⌋ prophet Nathan,

1:8b Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.

Shimei and Rei, and David’s own bodyguards did not support Adonijah.
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Shimei, Rei, and ⌊King⌋ David’s personal/elite guards. They did not give help/support to Adonijah.

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