Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,
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Verse 1 is found in chapter 2 of 1 Kings. David gives Solomon final instructions concerning the government and specific people who played decisive roles during his reign. He commands him to walk in the ways of the Lord and keep his commandments, linking the stability of the dynasty to covenant obedience. At the same time, David recalls unresolved matters involving Joab, Shimei, and the sons of Barzillai. The speech combines spiritual, political, and family responsibility.
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Compare 1 Kings 2:1 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Als nun die Zeit herbeikam, daß David sterben sollte, gebot er seinem Sohn Salomo und sprach:
Y llegáronse los días de David para morir, y mandó a Salomón su hijo, diciendo:
Cuando se acercaba el momento de su muerte, David le dio estas instrucciones a su hijo Salomón:
David approchait du moment de sa mort, et il donna ses ordres à Salomon, son fils, en disant:
ORA, avvicinandosi il tempo della morte di Davide, egli comandò al suo figliuolo Salomone, e gli disse:
E APROXIMARAM-SE os dias da morte de Davi; e deu ele ordem a Salomão, seu filho, dizendo:
大衛 的死期臨近了,就吩咐他兒子 所羅門 說:
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