God’s Word Translation
1 Kings 2:1
1When David was about to die, he instructed 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
When David was about to die, he instructed his son Solomon, 2“I’m about to leave this world. Be strong and mature. 3Fulfill your duty to the Lord your God. Obey his directions, laws, commands, rules, and written instructions as they are recorded in Moses’ Teachings. Then you’ll succeed in everything you do wherever you may 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 47:29Israel was about to die. He called for his son Joseph and said to him, “I want you to swear that you love me and are faithful to me. Please don’t bury me here.
- Deuteronomy 31:14The Lord said to Moses, “The time of your death is coming soon. Call for Joshua. Both of you come to the tent of meeting, and I will give him his instructions.” Moses and Joshua came to the tent of meeting.
- Deuteronomy 33:1Moses, the man of God, blessed the Israelites with this blessing before he died.
- 2 Timothy 4:6My life is coming to an end, and it is now time for me to be poured out as a sacrifice to God.
- 2 Peter 1:13As long as I’m still alive, I think it’s right to refresh your memory.
- Numbers 27:19Make him stand in front of the priest Eleazar and the whole community, and give him his instructions in their presence.
- Deuteronomy 3:28Give instructions to Joshua. Encourage and strengthen him, because he will lead these people across ⌞the Jordan River⌟, and he will help them take possession of the land you see.”
- Deuteronomy 31:23The Lord gave this command to Joshua, son of Nun: “Be strong and courageous, because you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.”
- Acts 20:28Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as bishops to be shepherds for God’s church which he acquired with his own blood.
- 1 Timothy 1:18Timothy, my child, I’m giving you this order about the prophecies that are still coming to you: Use these prophecies in faith and with a clear conscience to fight this noble war.
- 1 Timothy 6:13In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and in the sight of Christ Jesus, who gave a good testimony in front of Pontius Pilate,
- 2 Timothy 4:1I solemnly call on you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge those who are living and those who are dead. I do this because Christ Jesus will come to rule ⌞the world⌟.
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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