But with these two in his corner, he believed there was nothing that could stop him. He wanted the throne. So he went to find influential people who agreed with him. You see, a sinner needs support. No man sins alone.
Sin has no courage to stand alone.
Right has the courage to stand alone. But man does not want to be isolated in his rebellion against God. He can always quote impressive names in support of his actions and ideas. Brilliant thinkers agree with him. Successful people share the same opinion.