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

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

[2:1]  ² tn Or “commanded.”

[8:20]  ³ tn Heb “his word that he spoke.”

[8:20]  ⁴ tn Heb “name.”