“Swear to me,” he said. So he swore to him. Then Israel bowed down in worship on the head of his staff.
1 Kings 1:47 - Tree of Life Version Moreover, the king’s courtiers came to bless our lord King David, saying: ‘May God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and his throne greater than your throne!’ Then the king bowed down on the bed. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
“Swear to me,” he said. So he swore to him. Then Israel bowed down in worship on the head of his staff.
David asked the Gibeonites, “What should I do for you? How may I make atonement so that you would bless the inheritance of Adonai?”
Toi sent his son Joram to King David to greet him and congratulate him on his victory in battle over Hadadezer—for Hadadezer had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver, gold and bronze.
As Adonai has been with my lord the king, so will 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 sons.
Take your flocks and your herds, as you said, and be gone! But bless me, too.”
saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of Adonai! Shalom in heaven and glory in the highest!”
By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and he bowed in worship while leaning on the top of his staff.