And he said, “Swear to me,” and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself on the head of his bed.
1 Kings 1:47 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Moreover, the king’s servants came to congratulate our lord King David, saying, ‘May God make the name of Solomon more famous than yours and make his throne greater than your throne.’ The king bowed in worship on the bed More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Moreover, the king's servants came to congratulate our lord King David, saying, May God make the name of Solomon better than your name and make his throne greater than your throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed 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. Common English Bible The royal attendants blessed our master King David: ‘May your God make Solomon’s name better than your name. May God elevate his throne above your throne.’” The king then worshipped on his bed Catholic Public Domain Version And the servants of the king, entering, have blessed our lord king David, saying: 'May God amplify the name of Solomon above your name, and may he magnify his throne above your throne.' And the king reverenced from his bed. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the king's servants going in have blessed our lord king David, saying: May God make the name of Solomon greater than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king adored in his bed. |
And he said, “Swear to me,” and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself on the head of his bed.
David said to the Gibeonites, “What shall I do for you? How shall I make expiation, that you may bless the heritage of the Lord?”
Toi sent his son Joram to King David, to greet him and to congratulate him because he had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him. Now Hadadezer had often been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver, gold, and bronze;
As the Lord has been with my lord the king, so may he be with Solomon and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David.”
so that they may offer pleasing sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his children.
Take your flocks and your herds, as you said, and be gone. And ask a blessing for me, too!”
saying, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!”
By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, “bowing in worship over the top of his staff.”