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1 Kings 2:2

1 Kings 2:1 net — David’s Final Words to Solomon When David was close to death, he told Solomon his son:

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"David’s Final Words to Solomon When David was close to death, he told Solomon his son:"

— 1 Kings 2:1, NET Bible

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1 Kings 2 — Context

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David’s Final Words to Solomon When David was close to death, he told Solomon his son:

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“I am about to die. Be strong and become a man!

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Do the job the LORD your God has assigned you by following his instructions and obeying his rules, commandments, regulations, and laws as written in the law of Moses. Then you will succeed in all you do and seek to accomplish,

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and the LORD will fulfill his promise to me,‘If your descendants watch their step and live faithfully in my presence with all their heart and being, then,’ he promised,‘you will not fail to have a successor on the throne of Israel.’

1 Kings 2:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 2:1 say?
1 Kings 2:1 in the NET Bible reads: “David’s Final Words to Solomon When David was close to death, he told Solomon his son:”
Where is 1 Kings 2:1 in the Bible?
1 Kings 2:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 2, verse 1.
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 2:1.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 2:1 in?
1 Kings 2:1 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 2:1?
1 Kings 2:1 reads (NET): “David’s Final Words to Solomon When David was close to death, he told Solomon his son:” 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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