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1 Kings 2:1
1David knew that he would soon die. So this is what he said to his son Solomon:
1 Kings 2:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,
- New International Version (NIV)When the time drew near for David to die, he gave a charge to Solomon his son.
- English Standard Version (ESV)When David's time to die drew near, he commanded Solomon his son, saying,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying:
Context of 1 Kings 2:1
David knew that he would soon die. So this is what he said to his son Solomon: 2‘Soon I will die, as everyone must die one day. Be strong and brave, as a man should be. 3Do what the Lord your God tells you to do. Live in a way that pleases him. Obey his rules, commands and laws that Moses has written down in his books of God's Law. Then everything that you do will go well, wherever you go.
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וַיִּקְרְב֥וּ יְמֵֽי־דָוִ֖ד לָמ֑וּת וַיְצַ֛ו אֶת־שְׁלֹמֹ֥ה בְנ֖וֹ לֵאמֹֽר׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 1 Kings 2:1
- Genesis 47:29The time came for him to die. So he called his son Joseph to come to him. Jacob said to him, ‘If you agree, make a serious promise to me. Put your hand between my legs to show that I can trust you. Promise that you will be kind to me and that you will do as I ask. When I die, do not bury me here in Egypt.
- Deuteronomy 31:14The Lord said to Moses, ‘You will soon die. Fetch Joshua and come with him to the Tent of Meeting. When you meet with me there, I will give Joshua authority to be the leader of my people.’ So Moses and Joshua went to meet the Lord at his special tent.
- Deuteronomy 33:1Before his death, God's servant Moses spoke this blessing to all the Israelites.
- 2 Timothy 4:6As for me, it is nearly time for me to die. My death will be like a drink offering that they pour out to God. My life as God's servant will end.
- 2 Peter 1:13While I am still alive on this earth I will continue to make sure that you remember them. I think that it is right for me to do that.
- Numbers 27:19He must stand in front of Eleazar the priest and in front of all the Israelites. Let all the people see that he is the new leader that I have chosen.
- Deuteronomy 3:28Now you must tell Joshua what to do. Tell him to be brave and strong. He will lead my people across the river into the land that you see. He will help them to take the land for themselves.’
- Deuteronomy 31:23Then the Lord made Joshua, the son of Nun, the new leader. He said to Joshua, ‘Be strong and very brave! You will lead the Israelites into the land that I have promised to give them. I will be with you to help you.’
- Acts 20:28You who are leaders should be careful about how you live. Also take care of the group of people that the Holy Spirit has chosen you to lead. Keep them safe like shepherds who take care of their sheep. All the believers belong to God because his Son, Jesus, died for them. He bought them with his blood which poured out on the cross.
- 1 Timothy 1:18Timothy, you are like my own child. So now I am telling you to serve God well. Remember the words from God that people spoke about you, when you became a servant of God. Those words will help you to be strong, like a soldier who fights well.
- 1 Timothy 6:13Christ Jesus himself spoke God's true message clearly when he stood in front of Pontius Pilate. I now say this to you, in front of God who causes all things to be alive, and in front of Jesus.
- 2 Timothy 4:1Timothy, I tell you this seriously, as God and Christ Jesus see everything that we do. When Christ Jesus comes to rule as king, he will judge everyone. He will judge the people who are alive and also those who have already died. When he appears, he will decide what should happen to them all. So I tell you this now:
Commentaries on 1 Kings 2:1
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1The events related in 1 Chronicles 2829 had occurred in the interval which separates the last and this present chapter.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1David's dying charge to Solomon. (1-4) David's charge as to Joab and others. (5-11) Solomon reigns, Adonijah aspiring to the throne is put to death. (12-25) Abiathar banished, Joab put to death. (26-34) Shimei is put to death. (35-46) Verses 1-4 David's charge to Solomon is, to keep the charge of the Lord. The authority of a dying father is much, but nothing to that of a living God. God promised David that the Messiah should come from his descendants, and…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-12David gave Solomon his final advice in two parts: personal guidance for spiritual living (1 Kings 2:2–4) and directions about people David had interacted with (1 Kings 2:5–9).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-111Ki 2:1-11. David Dies. 1. David ... charged Solomon his son--The charge recorded here was given to Solomon just before his death and is different from the farewell address delivered in public some time before (1Ch 28:2-9). It is introduced with great solemnity.Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Kings 2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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