Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

As David’s time to die drew near, he charged Solomon his son, saying,

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, he instructed his son Solomon,

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,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Now the days
יום 
Yowm 
Usage: 2293

of David
דּויד דּוד 
David 
Usage: 1074

קרב 
Qarab 
Usage: 280

מוּת 
Muwth 
Usage: 839

and he charged
צוה 
Tsavah 
Usage: 494

שׁלמה 
Sh@lomoh 
Usage: 293

References

Easton

Smith

Context Readings

David's Instructions For Solomon

1 As David’s time to die drew near, he charged Solomon his son, saying, 2 It is my time to die. I go the way of all people of the earth. Be strong and be a man.

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.

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