1 Kings 2:2

I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man;

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 2:2

BSB

"I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man.

AKJV

I go the way of all the earth: be you strong therefore, and show yourself a man;

CPDV

"I am entering the way of all the earth. Be strengthened and be a good man.

ERV

I go the way of all the earth: he thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man;

NHEB

"I am going the way of all the earth. You be strong therefore, and show yourself a man;

SMT

I go in the way of all the earth: and be thou strong, and be for a man;

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 2:2

IgoH1980VerbthewayH1870Noun MasculineofalltheearthH776Noun FemininebethoustrongH2388VerbthereforeandshewthyselfamanH376Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Kings 2:2

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

Overview of 1 Kings 2:2

Summary

Father exhorts son to courage and maturity

Place

Jerusalem

Event

David charges Solomon

Estimated Time Period

c. 970 BC