Parallel Verses
World English Bible
Now the days of David drew near that he should die; and he commanded Solomon his son, saying,
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,
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 near that he should die; and he commanded Solomon his son, saying, 2 "I am going the way of all the earth. You be strong therefore, and show yourself a man;
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 47:29
The time drew near that Israel must die, and he called his son Joseph, and said to him, "If now I have found favor in your sight, please put your hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me. Please don't bury me in Egypt,
Deuteronomy 31:14
Yahweh said to Moses, "Behold, your days approach that you must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the Tent of Meeting, that I may commission him." Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the Tent of Meeting.
Numbers 27:19
and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and commission him in their sight.
Deuteronomy 3:28
But commission 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 you shall see."
Deuteronomy 31:23
He commissioned Joshua the son of Nun, and said, "Be strong and courageous; for you shall bring the children of Israel into the land which I swore to them: and I will be with you."
Deuteronomy 33:1
This is the blessing, with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.
Acts 20:28-31
Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood.
1 Timothy 1:18
This instruction I commit to you, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to you, that by them you may wage the good warfare;
1 Timothy 6:13
I command you before God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate testified the good confession,
2 Timothy 4:1
I command you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his Kingdom:
2 Timothy 4:6
For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure has come.
2 Peter 1:13-15
I think it right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you;