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
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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
When the time drew near for him to die, he called for his son Joseph and said to him: Place your hand under my thighs and make a solemn vow that you will not bury me in Egypt.
Deuteronomy 31:14
Then Jehovah said to Moses: Behold, the time for you to die is near. Call Joshua, and present yourselves at the tent of meeting, that I may commission him. So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the tent of meeting.
Numbers 27:19
Have him stand in front of Eleazar the priest and the entire congregation, and there before them all proclaim him as your successor.
Deuteronomy 3:28
Joshua will lead Israel across the Jordan to take the land. So help him. Encourage him and strengthen him. Tell him what he must do.'
Deuteronomy 31:23
Jehovah gave this command to Joshua, son of Nun: Be strong and courageous, because you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.
Deuteronomy 33:1
These are the blessings that Moses, the man of God, pronounced on the people of Israel before he died:
Acts 20:28-31
Be on guard for yourselves and the flock that the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Feed the Congregation of God that he purchased with the blood of his own [Son].
1 Timothy 1:18
I entrust this command to you, Timothy, my son. It is in accordance with the prophecies that were previously made. They do apply to you, and with them you may fight the good fight.
1 Timothy 6:13
I charge you in the sight of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confession:
2 Timothy 4:1
I solemnly charge you in the sight (presence) of God, and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:
2 Timothy 4:6
I am already being offered (poured out as an 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 reminding you.