1 Kings 2:14 web — He said moreover, I have something to tell you." She said, "Say on."

World English Bible

"He said moreover, I have something to tell you." She said, "Say on.""

— 1 Kings 2:14, World English Bible

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1 Kings 2 — Context

11

The days that David reigned over Israel were forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty-three years reigned he in Jerusalem.

12

Solomon sat on the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was firmly established.

13

Then Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. She said, "Do you come peaceably?" He said, "Peaceably.

14

He said moreover, I have something to tell you." She said, "Say on."

15

He said, "You know that the kingdom was mine, and that all Israel set their faces on me, that I should reign. However the kingdom is turned around, and has become my brother's; for it was his from Yahweh.

16

Now I ask one petition of you. Don't deny me." She said to him, "Say on."

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He said, "Please speak to Solomon the king (for he will not tell you 'no'), that he give me Abishag the Shunammite as wife."

1 Kings 2:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 2:14 say?
1 Kings 2:14 in the World English Bible reads: “He said moreover, I have something to tell you." She said, "Say on."”
Where is 1 Kings 2:14 in the Bible?
1 Kings 2:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 2, verse 14.
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 2:14.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 2:14 in?
1 Kings 2:14 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 2:14?
1 Kings 2:14 reads (WEB): “He said moreover, I have something to tell you." She said, "Say on."” 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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