1:10 But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and {f} the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not.
(f) As the Cherethites and Pelethites.
1:10 Called not - Because he knew they favoured Solomon his competitor.
1:5-10 Indulgent parents are often chastised with disobedient children, who are anxious to possess their estates. No worldly wisdom, nor experience, nor sacredness of character, can insure the continuance in any former course of those who remain under the power of self-love. But we may well wonder by what arts Joab and Abiathar could be drawn aside.
