1 Kings 1:40

And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 1:40

BSB
All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound.
AKJV
And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them.
CPDV
And the entire multitude ascended after him. And the people were playing on pipes, and rejoicing with great joy. And the earth resounded before the noise of them.
ERV
And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them.
NHEB
All the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth split open at their sound.
SMT
And all the people will go up after him, and the people piping with pipes and rejoicing with great joy, and the earth will break forth with their voice.

Commentary for 1 Kings 1:40

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Overview of 1 Kings 1:40
Summary
Celebration erupts with musical instruments throughout the land
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Procession with celebration
Estimated Time Period
c. 970 BC
Category
Narrative