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1 Kings 1:47

1 Kings chapter 1 · verse 47 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, Thy God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne: and the king bowed himself upon the bed.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, Thy God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne: and the king bowed himself upon the bed.

Context

v.46And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.

v.47This passage

v.48And also thus said the king, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.

Cross references

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

  • 1 Kings 1:37

    As Jehovah hath been with my lord the king, even so be he with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David.

  • Psalms 20:1

    Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble; The name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high;

  • Genesis 47:31

    And he said, Swear unto me: and he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed’s head.

  • 2 Samuel 8:10

    then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:

  • Hebrews 11:21

    By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.

  • 2 Samuel 21:3

    and David said unto the Gibeonites, What shall I do for you? and wherewith shall I make atonement, that ye may bless the inheritance of Jehovah?