Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
But because of David, the Lord his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem to raise up his son after him and to establish Jerusalem.
New American Standard Bible
But for David’s sake the Lord his God gave him a
King James Version
Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem:
International Standard Version
Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God maintained a lamp for David in Jerusalem by raising up his son after him so that Jerusalem would be established,
A Conservative Version
Nevertheless for David's sake LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem,
American Standard Version
Nevertheless for David's sake did Jehovah his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem;
Amplified
Nevertheless, for David’s sake the Lord his God gave him a lamp (descendant on the throne) in Jerusalem, setting up his son after him and establishing Jerusalem,
Bible in Basic English
But because of David, the Lord gave him a light in Jerusalem, making his sons king after him, so that Jerusalem might be safe;
Darby Translation
But for David's sake Jehovah his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem, setting up his son after him, and establishing Jerusalem;
Julia Smith Translation
For on account of David, Jehovah his God gave to him a light in Jerusalem, to raise up a son after him, to cause Jerusalem to stand:
King James 2000
Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem:
Lexham Expanded Bible
For the sake of David, Yahweh his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem, by establishing his son after him and by causing Jerusalem to exist;
Modern King James verseion
But for David's sake Jehovah his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Nevertheless, for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a light in Jerusalem; that he set up his son after him to continue Jerusalem,
NET Bible
Nevertheless for David's sake the Lord his God maintained his dynasty in Jerusalem by giving him a son to succeed him and by protecting Jerusalem.
New Heart English Bible
Nevertheless for David's sake, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem;
The Emphasized Bible
But, for the sake of David, did Yahweh his God give him a lamp, in Jerusalem, - by raising up a son of his after him, and by suffering Jerusalem to stand;
Webster
Nevertheless, for David's sake the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem:
World English Bible
Nevertheless for David's sake did Yahweh his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem;
Youngs Literal Translation
but for David's sake hath Jehovah his God given to him a lamp in Jerusalem, to raise up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem,
Themes
Israel » Abijam » Wicked » Reign
Jerusalem » The capital of david's kingdom by divine appointment
Interlinear
'elohiym
Nathan
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 15:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Reign Of Abijam In Judah
3
Abijam walked in all the sins his father before him had committed,
Cross References
1 Kings 11:36
I will give one tribe
2 Chronicles 21:7
but because of the covenant the Lord had made with David, He was unwilling to destroy the house of David since the Lord had promised
Genesis 12:2
I will bless you,
I will make your name great,
and you will be a blessing.
Genesis 19:29
So it was, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, He remembered Abraham and brought Lot out of the middle of the upheaval when He demolished the cities where Lot had lived.
Genesis 26:5
because Abraham listened to My voice and kept My mandate, My commands, My statutes, and My instructions.”
Deuteronomy 4:37
Because He loved
2 Samuel 7:12-16
When your time comes and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up after you your descendant, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom.
2 Samuel 21:17
But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him: “You must never again go out with us to battle. You must not extinguish the lamp of Israel.”
1 Kings 11:12
However, I will not do it during your lifetime because of your father David;
1 Kings 11:32
but one tribe will remain his because of my servant David
Psalm 18:28
my God illuminates my darkness.
Psalm 87:5
“This one and that one were born in her.”
The Most High Himself will establish her.
Psalm 132:17
I have prepared a lamp for My anointed one.
Isaiah 9:7
and its prosperity will never end.
He will reign on the throne of David
and over his kingdom,
to establish and sustain it
with justice and righteousness from now on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will accomplish this.
Isaiah 14:32
The Lord has founded Zion,
and His afflicted people find refuge in her.
Isaiah 37:35
because of Me
and because of My servant David.”
Isaiah 62:7
until He establishes and makes Jerusalem
the praise of the earth.
Jeremiah 33:2
“The Lord who made the earth,
Jeremiah 33:20-26
“This is what the Lord says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night so that day and night cease to come at their regular time,
Micah 4:1-2
the mountain of the Lord’s house
will be established
at the top of the mountains
and will be raised above the hills.
Peoples will stream to it,
Matthew 16:18
Luke 1:69-79
in the house of His servant David,
Luke 2:32
and glory to Your people Israel.
John 8:12
Then Jesus spoke to them again:
Romans 11:28
Regarding the gospel, they are enemies for your advantage,
Revelation 22:16