1 Kings 1:29 web — The king swore, and said, "As Yahweh lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity,

World English Bible

"The king swore, and said, "As Yahweh lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity,"

— 1 Kings 1:29, World English Bible

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1 Kings 1 — Context

26

But he hasn't called me, even me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon.

27

Is this thing done by my lord the king, and you haven't shown to your servants who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?"

28

Then king David answered, "Call to me Bathsheba." She came into the king's presence, and stood before the king.

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The king swore, and said, "As Yahweh lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity,

30

most certainly as I swore to you by Yahweh, the God of Israel, saying, 'Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place;' most certainly so will I do this day."

31

Then Bathsheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did obeisance to the king, and said, "Let my lord king David live forever!"

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King David said, "Call to me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada." They came before the king.

1 Kings 1:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 1:29 say?
1 Kings 1:29 in the World English Bible reads: “The king swore, and said, "As Yahweh lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity,”
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 (WEB): “The king swore, and said, "As Yahweh lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity,” 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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