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Berean Standard Bible

“As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon,”

1 Kings 2:1

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David is nearing the end of his life and calls his son Solomon to give him final instructions. Solomon is about to succeed him as king.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon,

World English Bible (WEB)

Now the days of David came near that he should die; and he commanded Solomon his son, saying,

King James Version (KJV)

Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now the time of David's death came near; and he gave orders to Solomon his son, saying,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y LLEGÁRONSE los días de David para morir, y mandó á Salomón su hijo, diciendo:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

A medida que se acercaba el tiempo de su muerte, el rey David hizo estos encargos a su hijo Salomón:

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