1 Kings 2:1

Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 2:1

BSB

As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon,

AKJV

Now the days of David drew near that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,

CPDV

Now the days of David had drawn near, so that he would die, and he instructed his son Solomon, saying:

ERV

Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,

NHEB

Now the days of David drew near that he should die; and he commanded Solomon his son, saying,

SMT

And the days of David will draw near to die; and he will command Solomon his son, saying,

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 2:1

NowthedaysH3117Noun MasculineofDavidH1732Proper Name MasculinedrewnighH7126VerbthatheshoulddieH4191VerbandhechargedH6680Verb SolomonH8010Proper Name MasculinehissonH1121Noun Masculine sayingH559Verb

Commentary for 1 Kings 2:1

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

Overview of 1 Kings 2:1

Summary

Dying king prepares son for leadership transition

Place

Jerusalem

Event

David instructs Solomon

Estimated Time Period

c. 970 BC