1 Kings 2:1

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

And drew near the days of David to die, and he commanded Solomon his son, saying,

Latin

Appropinquaverunt autem dies David ut moreretur: præcepitque Salomoni filio suo, dicens:

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

1 Kings 2:1–12

David gave Solomon his final advice in two parts:

personal guidance for spiritual living (1 Kings 2:2–4) and
directions about people David had interacted with (1 Kings 2:5–9).

1 Kings 1:1–2:12

The book of 1 Kings begins with the Lord's promise to David (see 2 Samuel 7:11–16). Solomon was the rightful and God-chosen heir to what God gave his father David. The problems during Solomon's rise to power suggested there would be more troubles later in his reign and between Israel and Judah in the future(1 Kings 1:1–2:46; 11:12–43).

Theme notes and profiles

Abiathar Bathsheba David Solomon

Related verses

Genesis 47:29
When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt,
Deuteronomy 31:14
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, so that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting.
1 Timothy 6:13
I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:
Acts 20:28–31
Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
Deuteronomy 3:28
But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.”
2 Peter 1:13–15
I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,
Numbers 27:19
Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight.
Deuteronomy 31:23
Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.”
2 Timothy 4:1
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:
2 Timothy 4:6
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
1 Timothy 1:18
Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,
Deuteronomy 33:1
This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced upon the Israelites before his death.

Parallels

Psalm 37:1–40

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Kings, Books of First and Second Solomon (Person) Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs Wisdom

Topics

Children: Counsel of Parents To David: King of Israel: Delivers his Charge to Solomon Death: Scenes of Death of David Manliness Solomon: His Rigorous Reign Will: A Testament of David

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