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 2:11

2:11 David reigned over Israel forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years, and in Jerusalem ³  thirty-three years.

1 Kings 10:8

10:8 Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy! ⁴ 

[2:1]  ¹ tn Heb “and the days of David approached to die.”

[2:1]  ² tn Or “commanded.”

[2:11]  ³ map For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.

[10:8]  ⁵ tn Heb “How happy are your men! How happy are these servants of yours, who stand before you continually, who hear your wisdom!”