1 Kings 1:12

Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 1:12

BSB

Now please, come and let me advise you. Save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.

AKJV

Now therefore come, let me, I pray you, give you counsel, that you may save your own life, and the life of your son Solomon.

CPDV

Now then, come, accept my counsel, and save your life and the life of your son Solomon.

ERV

Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.

NHEB

Now therefore come, please let me give you advice, that you may save your own life, and the life of your son Solomon.

SMT

Come now, advising, I will now advise thee, and save thou thy soul and the soul of thy son Solomon.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 1:12

NowthereforecomeH3212VerbletmeIpraytheegivetheecounselH6098Noun FemininethatthoumayestsaveH4422VerbthineownlifeH5315Noun FeminineandthelifeH5315Noun FeminineofthysonH1121Noun Masculine SolomonH8010Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 1 Kings 1:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 1:12

Summary

Prophet offers advice to save lives

Event

Prophet offers strategy

Estimated Time Period

c. 970 BC