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and he charged Solomon his son, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />As David’s time to die drew near, he commanded his son Solomon, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />As David&#8217s time to die drew near, he charged Solomon his son, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />As David’s time to die drew near, he charged Solomon his son, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then David’s time to die drew near, so he commanded Solomon his son, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When David’s time to die approached, he gave instructions to Solomon his son, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the time approached for David to die, he ordered his son Solomon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the time approached for David to die, he instructed his son Solomon, &#8220<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Not long before David died, he told Solomon: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When David was about to die, he instructed his son Solomon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When David was about to die, he called his son Solomon and gave him his last instructions: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As David's time to die approached, he addressed his son Solomon with these words:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When David was close to death, he told Solomon his son:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now the days of David drew near that he should die; and he commanded Solomon his son, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now the days of David came near that he should die; and he commanded Solomon his son, saying, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the days of David to die draw near, and he charges his son Solomon, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And draw near do the days of David to die, and he chargeth Solomon his son, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the days of David will draw near to die; and he will command Solomon his son, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the days of David drew nigh that he should die, and he charged his son Solomon, saying: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now the days of David had drawn near, so that he would die, and he instructed his son Solomon, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When the time of David’s death drew near, he gave these instructions to Solomon his son:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When David’s time to die drew near, he charged his son Solomon, saying:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />NOW the days of David to die drew near; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the days for David to die came near, and commanded Solomon his son and said to him:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the days of David drew near that he should die: and he addressed his son Solomon, saying, I go the way of all the earth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/2-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=573" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">David Instructs Solomon</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yə·mê- (N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">As the time</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: way·yiq·rə·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">drew near</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">for David</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: lā·mūṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">to die,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: way·ṣaw (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">he charged</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">his son</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon,</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>“I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/23-14.htm">Joshua 23:14</a></span><br />Now behold, today I am going the way of all the earth, and you know with all your heart and soul that not one of the good promises the LORD your God made to you has failed. Everything was fulfilled for you; not one promise has failed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">2 Timothy 4:6-8</a></span><br />For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">Genesis 49:29-33</a></span><br />Then Jacob instructed them, “I am about to be gathered to my people. Bury me with my fathers in the cave in the field of Ephron the Hittite. / The cave is in the field of Machpelah near Mamre, in the land of Canaan. This is the field Abraham purchased from Ephron the Hittite as a burial site. / There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Acts 20:24-25</a></span><br />But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. / Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Deuteronomy 31:14</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, so that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-13.htm">2 Peter 1:13-15</a></span><br />I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body, / because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. / And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-6.htm">1 Chronicles 22:6-13</a></span><br />Then David called for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel. / “My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, / but this word of the LORD came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and waged great wars. You are not to build a house for My Name because you have shed so much blood on the ground before Me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-23.htm">Philippians 1:23-24</a></span><br />I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed. / But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1-2</a></span><br />These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: / The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-1.htm">John 14:1-3</a></span><br />“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well. / In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? / And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-1.htm">1 Kings 1:1-4</a></span><br />Now King David was old and well along in years, and though they covered him with blankets, he could not keep warm. / So his servants said to him, “Let us search for a young virgin for our lord the king, to attend to him and care for him and lie by his side to keep him warm.” / Then they searched throughout Israel for a beautiful girl, and they found Abishag the Shunammite and brought her to the king. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-27.htm">Hebrews 9:27</a></span><br />Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9-10</a></span><br />As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. / Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-29.htm">Luke 2:29-32</a></span><br />“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. / For my eyes have seen Your salvation, / which You have prepared in the sight of all people, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a></span><br />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. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now the days of David drew near that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,</p><p class="hdg">the days</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/47-29.htm">Genesis 47:29</a></b></br> And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Deuteronomy 31:14</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">Deuteronomy 33:1</a></b></br> And this <i>is</i> the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.</p><p class="hdg">charged</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/27-19.htm">Numbers 27:19</a></b></br> And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/3-28.htm">Deuteronomy 3:28</a></b></br> But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Deuteronomy 31:23</a></b></br> And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I sware unto them: and I will be with thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-5.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/ruth/2-15.htm">Chargeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-19.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-47.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-51.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-52.htm">Die</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-13.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-9.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-20.htm">Enjoined</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-17.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-29.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-53.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-6.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-43.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-46.htm">Chargeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-31.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-45.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-30.htm">Die</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-4.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/esther/9-31.htm">Enjoined</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-25.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-11.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">David, having given a charge to Solomon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">of Reverence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">of Joab</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">of Barzillai</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">of Shimei</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">Solomon succeeds</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">is put to death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death.</a></span><br></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's reign was marked by military conquests, the establishment of Jerusalem as the capital, and the unification of the tribes of Israel. His impending death signifies the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter under Solomon. The phrase also reflects the biblical theme of mortality and the passing of leadership from one generation to the next, a common motif throughout Scripture. David's life and reign are chronicled in 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel, providing a backdrop to this moment.<p><b>he charged his son Solomon</b><br>David's charge to Solomon is both a personal and a royal mandate. It underscores the importance of succession planning and the continuation of God's covenant promises through David's lineage. Solomon, whose name means "peace," is chosen to build the temple, fulfilling God's promise to David that his son would construct a house for the Lord (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a>). This charge is not merely a transfer of power but a spiritual and moral exhortation, emphasizing obedience to God's laws and statutes. Solomon's reign is pivotal, as it represents the height of Israel's united monarchy and foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the "Son of David" (<a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a>), fulfilling the messianic prophecies associated with David's line.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his leadership. At this point, he is nearing the end of his life and is preparing to pass on his legacy and responsibilities to his son.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The son of David and Bathsheba, chosen by David to succeed him as king. Solomon is known for his wisdom, wealth, and building the first Temple in Jerusalem.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David reigned as king. It is a united kingdom at this time, consisting of the twelve tribes of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, established by David as the political and spiritual center of the nation.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_transition_of_leadership.htm">The Transition of Leadership</a></b><br>This event marks a significant transition in Israel's history, as leadership is passed from David to Solomon, setting the stage for Solomon's reign.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_legacy.htm">The Importance of Godly Legacy</a></b><br>David's charge to Solomon highlights the importance of leaving a spiritual and moral legacy. As believers, we are called to pass on our faith and values to the next generation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_leadership.htm">Preparation for Leadership</a></b><br>David's instructions to Solomon underscore the need for preparation and guidance in leadership roles. We should seek wisdom and counsel as we step into positions of influence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/facing_life's_transitions.htm">Facing Life's Transitions</a></b><br>Just as David prepared Solomon for a significant transition, we must rely on God's guidance during life's changes and uncertainties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience.htm">The Role of Obedience</a></b><br>David's charge includes a call to obedience to God's laws. Our success and fulfillment in life are closely tied to our faithfulness to God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_a_father's_influence.htm">The Power of a Father's Influence</a></b><br>David's relationship with Solomon demonstrates the profound impact a father can have on his children. Fathers are encouraged to lead by example and instill godly principles in their families.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_urge_solomon_to_punish_joab_and_shimei.htm">In 1 Kings 2:1–9, why does David instruct Solomon to exact vengeance on Joab and Shimei, contradicting previous oaths and seeming to endorse personal revenge?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_speak_after_his_'last_words'.htm">(2 Samuel 23:2–3) If these are David’s “last words,” why do other chapters describe David speaking afterward? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_solomon_give_hiram_20_cities_in_galilee.htm">In 1 Kings 9:11, how could Solomon give Hiram twenty cities in Galilee, and is there any historical or archaeological evidence confirming this exchange? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_solomon_execute_adonijah.htm">Why did Solomon execute Adonijah for requesting Abishag?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I go the way</span> [lit., I am walking (same word as in ver. 3) in the way] <span class="cmt_word">of all the earth</span> [<span class="accented">i.e.</span>, of all the sons of earth, all mankind (cf. <a href="/1_samuel/17-46.htm">1 Samuel 17:46</a>; <a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24</a>; <a href="/psalms/66-4.htm">Psalm 66:4</a>, etc.) The path to Sheol, the path which all his forefathers, and untold millions more, have trod, he is treading it now. The words sound like a <span class="accented">reminiscence</span> of <a href="/joshua/23.htm">Joshua 23, 24</a>. Perhaps, too, the thought of Joshua suggested to his mind the next words]: <span class="cmt_word">but</span> <span class="cmt_word">be thou strong, and be a man.</span> [Similar, though not identical, words were four times addressed to Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6, 7, 9, 18</a>), and David may well have thought that his son, in entering upon his difficult duties, was not at all unlike Joshua when he succeeded Moses in the leadership of Israel, and that he needed similar encouragement. It is not necessary to suppose, as Canon Rawlinson does ("Speaker's Com.," vol. 2 p. 489), that in the words, "show thyself a man," we have a reference to Solomon's <span class="accented">youth</span>; for words precisely similar were addressed to each other by the Philistines at Aphek (<a href="/1_samuel/4-9.htm">1 Samuel 4:9</a>). The age of Solomon at his accession is very doubtful. David said, "Solomon my son is young and tender" (<a href="/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">1 Chronicles 22:5</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">1 Chronicles 29:1</a>); and Solomon says of himself, "I am a little child" <span class="hebrew">נַעַר קָטֹן</span> (<a href="/1_kings/3-7.htm">1 Kings 3:7</a>). Josephus, probably reflecting the tradition of his time, fixes his age at fourteen; Eupolemus at twelve. I incline to think that the words "young and tender" almost forbid the favourite opinion that he was about twenty.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/2-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">As the time</span><br /><span class="heb">יְמֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">drew near</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְרְב֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·rə·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to die,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָמ֑וּת</span> <span class="translit">(lā·mūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he charged</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְצַ֛ו</span> <span class="translit">(way·ṣaw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Solomon,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹמֹ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·mōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/2-1.htm">1 Kings 2:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/2-1.htm">1 Kings 2:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/2-1.htm">1 Kings 2:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/2-1.htm">1 Kings 2:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/2-1.htm">1 Kings 2:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/2-1.htm">1 Kings 2:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/2-1.htm">1 Kings 2:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/2-1.htm">1 Kings 2:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/2-1.htm">1 Kings 2:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/2-1.htm">1 Kings 2:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 2:1 Now the days of David drew near (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/1-53.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 1:53"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 1:53" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/2-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 2:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:2" /></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>