Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man;
Holman Bible
“As for me, I am going the way of all of the earth.
International Standard Version
"I'm headed down the road that everyone who lives on earth travels, so be strong and demonstrate that you're a grown man
A Conservative Version
I am going the way of all the earth. Be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man,
American Standard Version
I am going the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man;
Amplified
“I am going the way of all the earth [as dust to dust]. Be strong and prove yourself a man.
Bible in Basic English
I am going the way of all the earth: so be strong and be a man;
Darby Translation
I go the way of all the earth: be of good courage therefore, and be a man;
Julia Smith Translation
I go in the way of all the earth: and be thou strong, and be for a man;
King James 2000
I go the way of all the earth: be strong therefore, and show yourself a man;
Lexham Expanded Bible
"I [am about to] go the way of all the world. Be strong and be {courageous}.
Modern King James verseion
I go the way of all the earth. And you be strong and show yourself a man.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"I must walk by the way of the world. Neverthelater, be thou strong and quite thyself manfully.
NET Bible
"I am about to die. Be strong and become a man!
New Heart English Bible
"I am going the way of all the earth. You be strong therefore, and show yourself a man;
The Emphasized Bible
I, am going the way of all the earth, - thou must be strong, therefore, and show thyself a man;
Webster
I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man;
World English Bible
"I am going the way of all the earth. You be strong therefore, and show yourself a man;
Youngs Literal Translation
'I am going in the way of all the earth, and thou hast been strong, and become a man,
Themes
Battle of Life » The spiritual conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Children » Counsel of parents to
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
David » King of israel » Delivers his charge to solomon
death » Scenes of » Death of david
the Death of saints » Met with resignation
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
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Topics
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 2:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
David's Instructions For Solomon
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Now the days of David drew near that he should die; and he charged Solomon, his son, saying,
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Phrases
Cross References
Joshua 23:14
And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls that not one word has failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spoke concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing has failed thereof.
Joshua 1:6-7
Be strong and of a good courage; for thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land as an inheritance, which I swore unto their fathers to give them.
Deuteronomy 17:19-20
and it shall be near unto him, and he shall read in it all the days of his life that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them,
Deuteronomy 31:6-7
Be strong and of a good courage; fear not, nor be afraid of them, for the LORD thy God is he that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee nor forsake thee.
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 sons of Israel into the land which I swore unto them, and I will be with thee.
2 Samuel 10:12
Be of good courage, and let us be strong for our people and for the cities of our God; and let the LORD do that which seems good unto him.
1 Kings 3:7
And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy slave king instead of David my father; and I am but a tender young man; I do not know how to go out or come in.
1 Chronicles 28:20
And David said to Solomon, his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it; fear not, nor be dismayed, for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not leave thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work of the service of the house of the LORD.
Job 16:22
When the counted years are come, then I shall go the way from which I shall not return.
Job 30:23
For I know that thou dost conduct me unto death and to the house appointed for all living.
Psalm 89:48
What man is he that lives and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of Sheol? Selah.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
The conclusion of the entire sermon is heard: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole happiness of man.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no man despise thy youth, but be thou an example of the faithful in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
2 Timothy 2:1
Thou, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 9:27
And as it is appointed unto men to die once, and after this the judgment;