Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"I must walk by the way of the world. Neverthelater, be thou strong and quite thyself manfully.
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.
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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 2:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
David's Instructions For Solomon
1 When the days of David were drawn nigh, and he should die; he charged Solomon his son, saying, 2 "I must walk by the way of the world. Neverthelater, be thou strong and quite thyself manfully. 3 And see that thou keep the appointment of the LORD thy God, that thou walk in his ways and keep his commandments, ordinances, laws and testimonies, even as it is written in the law of Moses: that thou mayest understand all that thou oughtest to do, and all that thou shouldest meddle with.
Phrases
Cross References
Joshua 23:14
Behold, I walk this day, by the way of all the world: call ye to mind in all your hearts and in all your souls, that nothing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God promised you. All are come to pass, and nothing hath failed thereof.
Joshua 1:6-7
Be strong and bold: for unto this people shalt thou divide the land which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
Deuteronomy 17:19-20
And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all days of his life that he may learn to fear the LORD his God for to keep all the words of this law and these ordinances for to do them:
Deuteronomy 31:6-7
Pluck up your hearts and be strong, dread not nor be afeared of them: for the LORD thy God himself will go with thee, and will neither let thee go nor forsake thee."
Deuteronomy 31:23
And the Lord gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge and said, "Be bold and strong, for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I sware unto them, and I will be with thee."
2 Samuel 10:12
Quite thee like a man, and let us fight lustily for our people and for the cities of our God. And the LORD do what seemeth best in his eyes."
1 Kings 3:7
And now LORD, my God, it is thou that hast made thy servant king instead of David my father. And I am a young lad and know not how to order myself.
1 Chronicles 28:20
And David said to Solomon his son, "Harden thyself and be strong and do it. Fear not, nor let thine heart discourage thee. For the LORD my God is with thee, and shall not leave thee nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work that must serve for the house of the LORD.
Job 16:22
yet the number of my years are come - and I must go the way from whence I shall not turn again.
Job 30:23
Sure I am, that thou wilt deliver me unto death: whereas a lodging is prepared for all men living.
Psalm 89:48
What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? May a man deliver his own soul from the hand of hell? Selah.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let us hear the conclusion of all things: Fear God, and keep his commandments, for that toucheth all men;
1 Corinthians 16:13
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, and 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 unto them that believe, an example: in word, in conversation, in love, in spirit, in faith and in pureness.
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 that they shall once die, and then cometh the judgment,