Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

“Behold, it is the traveling couch of Solomon;
Sixty mighty men around it,
Of the mighty men of Israel.

King James Version

Behold his bed, which is Solomon's; threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.

Holman Bible

It is Solomon’s royal litter
surrounded by 60 warriors
from the mighty of Israel.

International Standard Version

Look! It's Solomon's sedan chair, with 60 of the best soldiers in Israel surrounding it.

A Conservative Version

Behold, it is the litter of Solomon. Sixty mighty men are around it, of the mighty men of Israel.

American Standard Version

Behold, it is the litter of Solomon; Threescore mighty men are about it, Of the mighty men of Israel.

Amplified

(The Chorus)
“Behold, it is the couch (palanquin) of Solomon;
Sixty mighty men around it,
Of the mighty men of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

See, it is the bed of Solomon; sixty men of war are about it, of the army of Israel,

Darby Translation

Behold his couch, Solomon's own: Threescore mighty men are about it, Of the mighty of Israel.

Julia Smith Translation

Behold his bed of Solomon: sixty strong ones round about it from the strong ones of Israel.

King James 2000

Behold the couch, which is Solomon's; threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Look! [It is] Solomon's {portable couch}! Sixty mighty men surround {it}, the mighty men of Israel.

Modern King James verseion

Behold his bed, Solomon's! Sixty mighty men are around it, of Israel's mighty men.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Behold, about Solomon's bedstead there stand sixty valiant men of the most mighty in Israel.

NET Bible

Look! It is Solomon's portable couch! It is surrounded by sixty warriors, some of Israel's mightiest warriors.

New Heart English Bible

Behold, it is Solomon's carriage. Sixty mighty men are around it, of the mighty men of Israel.

The Emphasized Bible

Lo! his couch, -- tis Solomon's own, Threescore heroes, around it, - of the heroes of Israel:

Webster

Behold his bed, which is Solomon's; sixty valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.

World English Bible

Behold, it is Solomon's carriage! Sixty mighty men are around it, of the mighty men of Israel.

Youngs Literal Translation

Lo, his couch, that is Solomon's, Sixty mighty ones are around it, Of the mighty of Israel,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
מטּה 
Mittah 
Usage: 29

שׁלמה 
Sh@lomoh 
Usage: 293

שׁשּׁים 
Shishshiym 
Usage: 59

גּבּר גּבּור 
Gibbowr 
Usage: 159

סביבה סביב 
Cabiyb 
Usage: 334

it, of the valiant
גּבּר גּבּור 
Gibbowr 
Usage: 159

Verse Info

Context Readings

Royal Wedding Procession

6 What is this coming up from the wilderness
Like columns of smoke,
Perfumed with myrrh and frankincense,
With all scented powders of the merchant?
7 “Behold, it is the traveling couch of Solomon;
Sixty mighty men around it,
Of the mighty men of Israel.
8 “All of them are wielders of the sword,
Expert in war;
Each man has his sword at his side,
Guarding against the terrors of the night.

Cross References

1 Samuel 8:16

He will also take your male servants and your female servants and your best young men and your donkeys and use them for his work.

1 Samuel 14:52

Now the war against the Philistines was severe all the days of Saul; and when Saul saw any mighty man or any valiant man, he attached him to his staff.

1 Samuel 28:2

David said to Achish, “Very well, you shall know what your servant can do.” So Achish said to David, “Very well, I will make you my bodyguard for life.”

1 Kings 9:22

But Solomon did not make slaves of the sons of Israel; for they were men of war, his servants, his princes, his captains, his chariot commanders, and his horsemen.

1 Kings 14:27

So King Rehoboam made shields of bronze in their place, and committed them to the care of the commanders of the guard who guarded the doorway of the king’s house.

2 Kings 6:17

Then Elisha prayed and said, “O Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” And the Lord opened the servant’s eyes and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Song of Songs 1:16

How handsome you are, my beloved,
And so pleasant!
Indeed, our couch is luxuriant!

Song of Songs 3:9

“King Solomon has made for himself a sedan chair
From the timber of Lebanon.

Hebrews 1:14

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?

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