1 Kings 2:1
David’s Final Words to Solomon
2:1 When David was close to death, 1 he told 2 Solomon his son:
1 Kings 8:20
8:20 The
Lord has kept the promise he made.
3 I have taken my father David’s place and have occupied the throne of Israel, as the
Lord promised. I have built this temple for the honor
4 of the
Lord God of Israel
1 tn Heb “and the days of David approached to die.”
2 tn Or “commanded.”
3 tn Heb “his word that he spoke.”
4 tn Heb “name.”