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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/1_kings/1.htm">New International Version</a> My lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you, to learn from you who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> And now, my lord the king, all Israel is waiting for you to announce who will become king after you. <a href="/esv/1_kings/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> And now, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you, to tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And as for you, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are upon you to tell them who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And thou, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/1.htm">New King James Version</a> And as for you, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are on you, that you should tell them who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And as for you, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are upon you, to announce to them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220As for you now, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you, to tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And as for you now, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you, to tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> As for you now, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you, to tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/amp/1_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now as for you, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you [waiting for you] to tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/csb/1_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you to tell them who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you to tell them who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/asv/1_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And thou, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/cev/1_kings/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Your Majesty, everyone in Israel is waiting for you to announce who will be the next king. <a href="/erv/1_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And thou, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> All Israel is looking to you, Your Majesty, to tell them who should succeed you on your throne. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Your Majesty, all the people of Israel are looking to you to tell them who is to succeed you as king. <a href="/isv/1_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> And as for you, your majesty, everyone in Israel is looking to you to tell them who will sit on your majesty's throne after you. <a href="/msb/1_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And as for you, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are upon you to tell them who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/net/1_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Now, my master, O king, all Israel is watching anxiously to see who is named to succeed my master the king on the throne. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And as for you, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you to announce to them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And thou, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldst tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/web/1_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a> You, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you, that you should tell them who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And you, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel [are] on you, to declare to them who sit on the throne of my lord the king after him; <a href="/ylt/1_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And thou, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are on thee, to declare to them who doth sit on the throne of my lord the king after him; <a href="/slt/1_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And thou, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee to announce to them who shall sit upon the throne of my lord the king after him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And now, my lord O king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldst tell them, who shall sit on thy throne, my lord the king, after thee. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Truly now, my lord the king, the eyes of all of Israel look with favor upon you, that you may indicate to them who ought to sit upon your throne, my lord the king, after you. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Now, my lord king, all Israel is looking to you to declare to them who is to sit upon the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But you, my lord the king—the eyes of all Israel are on you to tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And you, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are upon you, that you should tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And you my Lord King, the eyes of all Israel are upon you, that you will show them who will sit on the throne of my Lord the King after him.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And thou, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/sep/1_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And thou, my lord, O king, - the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, to tell them who shall sit upon the throne of my lord the king after him. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/1-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=205" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/1.htm">Nathan and Bathsheba Before David</a> …19And he has sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the other sons of the king, as well as Abiathar the priest and Joab the commander of the army. But he did not invite your servant Solomon. 20<a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">And as for you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">my lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nê (N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">the eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">are upon you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: lə·hag·gîḏ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To be conspicuous. ">to tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yê·šêḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">will sit</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: kis·sê (N-msc) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">the throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî- (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">of my lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">after him.</a> 21Otherwise, when my lord the king rests with his fathers, I and my son Solomon will be counted as criminals.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12-13</a> So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a> And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/22-9.htm">1 Chronicles 22:9-10</a> But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. / He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ <a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">1 Chronicles 28:5</a> And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">1 Chronicles 29:22-25</a> That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest. / So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. / All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. ... <a href="/psalms/89-3.htm">Psalm 89:3-4</a> You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah <a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Psalm 132:11</a> The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a> This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a> The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” <a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a> He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” <a href="/luke/1-69.htm">Luke 1:69-70</a> He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, <a href="/john/7-42.htm">John 7:42</a> Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?” <a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Acts 2:30</a> But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And you, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are on you, that you should tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.the eyes<a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12</a> O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.<a href="/psalms/25-15.htm">Psalm 25:15</a> Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.<a href="/psalms/123-2.htm">Psalm 123:2</a> Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until that he have mercy upon us.<a href="/2_samuel/23-2.htm">2 Samuel 23:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.<a href="/1_chronicles/22-8.htm">1 Chronicles 22:8-10</a> But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight… <a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">1 Chronicles 28:5,6,10</a> And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/18-21.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-3.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-3.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-25.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-8.htm">Shouldest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-3.htm">Shouldst</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-17.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-17.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-15.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/1-23.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-48.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-30.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-8.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-14.htm">Shouldest</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-19.htm">Shouldst</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-24.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-24.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 1</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/1-1.htm">Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age</a> 5. <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Adonijah, David's darling, usurps the kingdom</a> 11. <a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">By the council of Nathan</a> 15. <a href="/1_kings/1-15.htm">Bathsheba moves the king</a> 22. <a href="/1_kings/1-22.htm">And Nathan seconds her</a> 28. <a href="/1_kings/1-28.htm">David renews his oath to Bathsheba</a> 32. <a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">Solomon, by David's appointment, </a> 38. <a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the people triumph</a> 41. <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Jonathan bringing the news, Adonijah's guests fly</a> 50. <a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">Adonijah, flying to the horns of the altar, is dismissed by Solomon</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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David is a central figure in Israel's history, known for uniting the tribes and establishing Jerusalem as the capital. His leadership is seen as divinely appointed, and he is often referenced as a type of Christ, foreshadowing the eternal kingship of Jesus. The use of "my lord" signifies respect and acknowledgment of David's authority.the eyes of all Israel are upon you This highlights the nation's focus on David during a critical transition period. Israel, a united kingdom under David, is looking to him for guidance and stability. The phrase underscores the importance of leadership and the expectation that David will make a wise decision regarding his successor. It reflects the biblical theme of God's people looking to their leaders for direction, as seen in other instances like Moses and Joshua.to tell them who will sit on the throne The throne symbolizes royal authority and governance. In ancient Israel, the throne was not just a seat of power but also a representation of God's covenant with David, promising that his descendants would rule Israel. This moment is pivotal as it concerns the continuation of the Davidic line, which is prophetically significant in the context of the Messiah, who is to come from David's lineage.of my lord the king after him This phrase emphasizes the succession issue at hand. The question of who will succeed David is crucial, as it affects the nation's future and the fulfillment of God's promises. The historical context involves Adonijah's attempt to claim the throne, while Solomon, chosen by David and endorsed by the prophet Nathan and Bathsheba, is God's intended successor. This decision is not just political but also spiritual, as it aligns with God's plan for Israel and the eventual coming of Christ, the ultimate King.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a> The aging king of Israel, whose decision on his successor is eagerly awaited by the nation. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation whose people are looking to King David for leadership and direction regarding the future king. 3. <a href="/topical/a/adonijah.htm">Adonijah</a> David's son, who is attempting to claim the throne without his father's endorsement. 4. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> Another son of David, whom God has chosen to succeed David as king. 5. <a href="/topical/n/nathan_the_prophet.htm">Nathan the Prophet</a> A key figure who supports Solomon and plays a crucial role in ensuring God's will is fulfilled regarding the succession.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a> The eyes of all Israel were on David, highlighting the weight of leadership and the responsibility to seek God's guidance in decision-making. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Despite human attempts to control outcomes (like Adonijah's), God's will prevails, reminding us to trust in His plans. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_counsel.htm">The Importance of Godly Counsel</a> Nathan the Prophet's role underscores the value of seeking and heeding godly advice in critical decisions. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_succession.htm">Legacy and Succession</a> David's decision impacts the future of Israel and the fulfillment of God's promises, teaching us to consider the long-term effects of our choices. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_promises.htm">Faithfulness to God's Promises</a> God's promise to David about his lineage is a testament to His faithfulness, encouraging us to trust in His promises for our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 1</a> <a href="/q/is_there_non-biblical_proof_of_israel's_win.htm">Is there external evidence outside the Bible confirming Israel's victories over Aram recorded in 1 Kings 20?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_1_kings_20_and_other_texts_on_ahab_compare.htm">How do the details of King Ahab's military campaigns in 1 Kings 20 align or conflict with other biblical passages about his reign?</a> <a href="/q/could_232_officers_defeat_a_large_army.htm">How plausible is it that just 232 junior officers could rout a massive Aramean army (1 Kings 20:15-21)?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_israel's_monarchy_end.htm">If God's promise in 2 Samuel 7:16 is 'forever,' why does the monarchy disappear from Israel's recorded history?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - And thou [instead of וְאַתָּה, the Chald., Syr., and Vulg., with many MSS, read וְעַתָּה "and now;" but this looks like an emendation, and "proclivi lectioni praestat ardua." Similarly, the second "now" in ver. 18 appears as "thou" in 200 MSS. These variations are of very little consequence, but the received text, in both cases, is somewhat the more spirited] my lord, O king [the repetition (see vers. 18, 21, 24, 27) illustrates the profound deference and court paid to the Hebrew monarch (see on ver. 16), especially when we remember that these are the words of a wife], the eyes of all Israel are upon thee (cf. <a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">1 Kings 2:15</a>) that thou shouldest ten them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. This shows that there was no "right of primogeniture." The kings of the East have always designated their successor amongst their sons. "Alyattes designated Croesus; Cyrus designated Cambyses, and Darius designated Xerxes" (Rawlinson). "The Shah of Persia, at the eginning of this century, had sixty sons, all brought up by their mothers, with the hope of succeeding" (Holier, quoted by Stanley). And the kings of Israel claimed and exercised a similar right (<a href="/2_chronicles/11-22.htm">2 Chronicles 11:22</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/21-3.htm">2 Chronicles 21:3</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/1-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And as for you, וְאַתָּה֙ (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you my lord אֲדֹנִ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller the king, הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king the eyes עֵינֵ֥י (‘ê·nê) Noun - cdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain of all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc [are] upon you עָלֶ֑יךָ (‘ā·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against to tell לְהַגִּ֣יד (lə·hag·gîḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous them לָהֶ֔ם (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> who מִ֗י (mî) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix will sit יֵשֵׁ֛ב (yê·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the throne כִּסֵּ֥א (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> Seat of honor, throne of my lord אֲדֹנִֽי־ (’ă·ḏō·nî-) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller the king הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king after him. אַחֲרָֽיו׃ (’a·ḥă·rāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/1-20.htm">1 Kings 1:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/1-20.htm">1 Kings 1:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/1-20.htm">1 Kings 1:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/1-20.htm">1 Kings 1:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/1-20.htm">1 Kings 1:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/1-20.htm">1 Kings 1:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/1-20.htm">1 Kings 1:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/1-20.htm">1 Kings 1:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/1-20.htm">1 Kings 1:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/1-20.htm">1 Kings 1:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-20.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 1:20 You my lord the king the eyes (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 1:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/1-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 1:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>