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1 Kings 1:29

What does 1 Kings 1:29 mean?

A plain-English look at 1 Kings 1:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the king sware, and said, As Jehovah liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the king sware, and said, As the Lord liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the king sware, and said, As Jehovah liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the king took an oath, and said, By the living Lord, who has been my saviour from all my troubles,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the king sweareth and saith, `Jehovah liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The king swore, and said: As the Lord liveth, who hath delivered my soul out of all distress,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the king swore, and said, [As] Jehovah liveth, who has redeemed my soul out of all distress,

Context

v.28Then king David answered and said, Call to me Bath-sheba. And she came into the king’s presence, and stood before the king.

v.29This passage

v.30verily as I sware unto thee by Jehovah, the God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; verily so will I do this day.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Kings 5:20

    But Gehazi the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared this Naaman the Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: as Jehovah liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.

  • Psalms 34:19

    Many are the afflictions of the righteous; But Jehovah delivereth him out of them all.

  • 2 Kings 4:30

    And the mother of the child said, As Jehovah liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and followed her.

  • 2 Samuel 12:5

    And David’s anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As Jehovah liveth, the man that hath done this is worthy to die:

  • Psalms 72:14

    He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence; And precious will their blood be in his sight:

  • Psalms 136:24

    And hath delivered us from our adversaries; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:

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