1 Kings 1:29 net — The king swore an oath:“As certainly as the LORD lives(he who has rescued me from every danger),

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"The king swore an oath:“As certainly as the LORD lives(he who has rescued me from every danger),"

— 1 Kings 1:29, NET Bible

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1 Kings 1 — Context

26

But he did not invite me– your servant– or Zadok the priest, or Benaiah son of Jehoiada, or your servant Solomon.

27

Has my master the king authorized this without informing your servants who should succeed my master the king on his throne?”

28

David Picks Solomon as His Successor King David responded,“Summon Bathsheba!” She came and stood before the king.

29

The king swore an oath:“As certainly as the LORD lives(he who has rescued me from every danger),

30

I will keep today the oath I swore to you by the LORD God of Israel:‘Surely Solomon your son will be king after me; he will sit in my place on my throne.’”

31

Bathsheba bowed down to the king with her face to the floor and said,“May my master, King David, live forever!”

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King David said,“Summon Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” They came before the king,

1 Kings 1:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 1:29 say?
1 Kings 1:29 in the NET Bible reads: “The king swore an oath:“As certainly as the LORD lives(he who has rescued me from every danger),”
Where is 1 Kings 1:29 in the Bible?
1 Kings 1:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 1, verse 29.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 1:29.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 1:29 in?
1 Kings 1:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 1:29?
1 Kings 1:29 reads (NET): “The king swore an oath:“As certainly as the LORD lives(he who has rescued me from every danger),” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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