he conferred with Joab] Heb. his words were with Joab. Consulted how to bring the plot to passe. Joab] Generall of the army, 2 Samuel 8:16. Abiathar] High-priest, Chap. 2. v. 35. following Adonijah] Heb. helped after Adonijah. Hearkning to his motion, vers. 5. 2 Samuel 2:10. helped] By counsell, ayd, company, and what other means they could.