1 Kings 2:10 kjva — So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David."

— 1 Kings 2:10, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Kings 2 — Context

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But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.

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And, behold, thou hast with thee Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite of Bahurim, which cursed me with a grievous curse in the day when I went to Mahanaim: but he came down to meet me at Jordan, and I sware to him by the Lord, saying, I will not put thee to death with the sword.

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Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou art a wise man, and knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him; but his hoar head bring thou down to the grave with blood.

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So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.

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And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.

12

Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

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And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bath–sheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? And he said, Peaceably.

1 Kings 2:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 2:10 say?
1 Kings 2:10 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.”
Where is 1 Kings 2:10 in the Bible?
1 Kings 2:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 2, verse 10.
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 2:10.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 2:10 in?
1 Kings 2:10 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 2:10?
1 Kings 2:10 reads (KJVA): “So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.” 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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