Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Then King Solomon swore by the Lord, saying, “May God do so to me and more also, if Adonijah has
King James Version
Then king Solomon sware by the LORD, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah have not spoken this word against his own life.
Holman Bible
Then Solomon took an oath by the Lord: “May God punish me and do so severely
International Standard Version
Then King Solomon took this oath in the name of the LORD: "May God do so to me, and more besides, if Adonijah hasn't endangered his life by bringing up this subject.
A Conservative Version
Then king Solomon swore by LORD, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah has not spoken this word against his own life.
American Standard Version
Then king Solomon sware by Jehovah, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah hath not spoken this word against his own life.
Amplified
Then King Solomon swore by the Lord, saying, “May God do the same to me, and more also, if Adonijah has not requested this [deplorable] thing against his own
Bible in Basic English
Then King Solomon took an oath by the Lord, saying, May God's punishment be on me if Adonijah does not give payment for these words with his life.
Darby Translation
And king Solomon swore by Jehovah saying, God do so to me, and more also, Adonijah has spoken this word against his own life!
Julia Smith Translation
And king Solomon will swear by Jehovah, saying, Thus will God do to me, and thus will he add, for Adonijah spoke this word against his soul.
King James 2000
Then king Solomon swore by the LORD, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah has not spoken this word against his own life.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then King Solomon swore by Yahweh, saying, "Thus may God do to me and thus may he add, if Adonijah hasn't spoken this thing at the expense of his life.
Modern King James verseion
And King Solomon swore by Jehovah, saying, May God do so to me, and more He shall do, if Adonijah has not spoken this word against his life.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then king Solomon sware by the LORD, saying, "God do so to me and so thereto if Adonijah have not spoken this word against himself.
NET Bible
King Solomon then swore an oath by the Lord, "May God judge me severely, if Adonijah does not pay for this request with his life!
New Heart English Bible
Then king Solomon swore by the LORD, saying, "God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah has not spoken this word against his own life.
The Emphasized Bible
Then swore King Solomon by Yahweh, saying, - So, let God do to me, and, so, let him add, if, at the cost of his life, Adonijah hath not spoken this word.
Webster
Then king Solomon swore by the LORD, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah hath not spoken this word against his own life.
World English Bible
Then king Solomon swore by Yahweh, saying, "God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah has not spoken this word against his own life.
Youngs Literal Translation
And king Solomon sweareth by Jehovah, saying, 'Thus doth God to me, and thus He doth add -- surely against his soul hath Adonijah spoken this word;
Themes
Adonijah » Son of david and haggith » Executed by solomon
Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Falsehood » Instances of » The murder, under false pretense » Of adonijah
Fratricide » Instances of » Solomon
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Solomon
intercession » Instances of » Bath-sheba » For adonijah
Kings » Often exercised power arbitrarily
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Oath » Solomon confirms his word by
Punishments » Were inflicted » By order of kings
Shunammite » A person from the city of shunem » Desired by adonijah as wife
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 2:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon Secures The Throne
22
Then King Solomon answered: Why are you requesting me to give Abishag the Shunammite to Adonijah? Take the kingdom for him in addition, for he is my older brother, and Abiathar the priest and Joab, the son of Zeruiah, are on his side.
23 Then King Solomon swore by the Lord, saying, “May God do so to me and more also, if Adonijah has
Cross References
Ruth 1:17
Wherever you die, I will die. That is where I will be buried. May Jehovah's worst punishment come upon me if I let anything but death separate me from you!
1 Samuel 14:44
Saul said: May God strike me dead if you are not put to death!
2 Samuel 3:9
May God deal with me harshly if I do not help David get all that Jehovah promised him when he said:
2 Samuel 3:35
David refused to eat anything the day of the funeral even though people tried to persuade him to eat. David vowed: May God strike me dead if I taste any food or anything else before the sun goes down.
2 Samuel 19:13
Say to Amasa: 'Are you my flesh and blood? May God strike me dead unless you are given Joab's place to serve me always as the commander of the army.'
1 Kings 20:10
Benhadad sent Ahab the following message: May the gods strike me dead if there will be enough dust left from Samaria to give a handful to each soldier who follows me.
2 Kings 6:31
He exclaimed: May God strike me dead if Elisha is not beheaded before the day is over!
Psalm 64:8
They will be destroyed by their own words, and everyone who sees them will tremble with fear.
Psalm 140:9
Let the heads of those who surround me be covered with their own threats.
Proverbs 18:6-7
A fool's lips want to argue. His mouth calls for blows.
Ecclesiastes 10:12
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
Luke 19:22
He said to him: Out of your own mouth I will judge you, you wicked servant. You knew that I am an austere man, taking up that which I did not lay down, and reaping that which I did not sow.