Parallel Verses
King James Version
Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,
New American Standard Bible
As David’s
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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 2:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
David's Instructions For Solomon
1 Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying, 2 I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man;
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 47:29
And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt:
Deuteronomy 31:14
And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation.
Numbers 27:19
And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.
Deuteronomy 3:28
But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.
Deuteronomy 31:23
And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I sware unto them: and I will be with thee.
Deuteronomy 33:1
And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.
Acts 20:28-31
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
1 Timothy 1:18
This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;
1 Timothy 6:13
I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
2 Timothy 4:1
I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
2 Timothy 4:6
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
2 Peter 1:13-15
Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;