Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
As David’s
King James Version
Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,
Holman Bible
As the time approached for David to die,
International Standard Version
As David's time to die approached, he addressed his son Solomon with these words:
A Conservative Version
Now the days of David drew near that he should die. And he charged Solomon his son, saying,
American Standard Version
Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,
Amplified
When David’s time to die approached, he gave instructions to Solomon his son, saying,
Bible in Basic English
Now the time of David's death came near; and he gave orders to Solomon his son, saying,
Darby Translation
And the days of David were at hand that he should die; and he enjoined Solomon his son saying,
Julia Smith Translation
And the days of David will draw near to die; and he will command Solomon his son, saying,
King James 2000
Now the days of David drew near that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,
Lexham Expanded Bible
The days of David came near [for him] to die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying,
Modern King James verseion
And the days of David drew near for him to die. And he charged Solomon his son, saying,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When the days of David were drawn nigh, and he should die; he charged Solomon his son, saying,
NET Bible
When David was close to death, he told Solomon his son:
New Heart English Bible
Now the days of David drew near that he should die; and he commanded Solomon his son, saying,
The Emphasized Bible
And, when the days of David drew near that he must die, he charged Solomon his son, saying: -
Webster
Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,
World English Bible
Now the days of David drew near that he should die; and he commanded Solomon his son, saying,
Youngs Literal Translation
And draw near do the days of David to die, and he chargeth Solomon his son, saying,
Themes
solemn Charges » David to solomon
Children » Counsel of parents to
David » King of israel » Delivers his charge to solomon
death » Scenes of » Death of david
Devout fathers » David gives Godly advice to his son, solomon
Fathers » Good Fathers » David gives Godly advice to his son, solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Leaders » Solemn charges given » David to solomon
Interlinear
Yowm
Muwth
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 2:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
David's Instructions For Solomon
1 As David’s
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 47:29
And when the time drew near that Israel must die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, "If now I have found favor in your sight, put your hand under my thigh and promise to deal kindly and truly with me. Do not bury me in Egypt,
Deuteronomy 31:14
And the LORD said to Moses, "Behold, the days approach when you must die. Call Joshua and present yourselves in the tent of meeting, that I may commission him." And Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves in the tent of meeting.
Numbers 27:19
Make him stand before Eleazar the priest and all the congregation, and you shall commission him in their sight.
Deuteronomy 3:28
But charge Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he shall go over at the head of this people, and he shall put them in possession of the land that you shall see.'
Deuteronomy 31:23
And the LORD commissioned Joshua the son of Nun and said, "Be strong and courageous, for you shall bring the people of Israel into the land that I swore to give them. I will be with you."
Deuteronomy 33:1
This is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the people of Israel before his death.
Acts 20:28-31
Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.
1 Timothy 1:18
This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare,
1 Timothy 6:13
I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession,
2 Timothy 4:1
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:
2 Timothy 4:6
For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come.
2 Peter 1:13-15
I think it right, as long as I am in this body,to stir you up by way of reminder,