1 Kings 2:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:1 — KJV
“Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,”
— 1 Kings 2:1 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:1 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 2:1
“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:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:1: now, drew, nigh
“And said unto the Levites that taught all Israel, which were holy unto the LORD, Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David king of Israel did build; it shall not be a burden upon your shoulders: serve now the LORD your God, and his people Israel,”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:1: now, david, should
“Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth it not?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:1: now, david, solomon
“Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:1: now, days, david
“And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son in law.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:1: now, david, son
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