NASB
"As David's time to die drew near, he charged Solomon his son, saying,"
— 1 Kings 2:1, NASB
“Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,”
“Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying, ”
“Now the days of David drew near that he should die; and he commanded Solomon his son, saying,”
“David’s Final Words to Solomon When David was close to death, he told Solomon his son:”
“And the days of David drew nigh that he should die, and he charged his son Solomon, saying:”
“Now the time of David's death came near; and he gave orders to Solomon his son, saying,”
“Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,”
As David's time to die drew near, he charged Solomon his son, saying,
"I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man.
"Keep the charge of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His ordinances, and His testimonies, according to what is written in the Law of Moses, that you may succeed in all that you do and wherever you turn,
so that the LORD may carry out His promise which He spoke concerning me, saying, 'If your sons are careful of their way, to walk before Me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, you shall not lack a man on the throne of Israel.'