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1 Kings 2:1
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1 Kings 2:1
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2 Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,
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1 Kings 2:1
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David’s Charge to Solomon(A)
2 When the time drew near for David to die,(B) he gave a charge to Solomon his son.
1 Kings 2:1
English Standard Version
1 Kings 2:1
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David's Instructions to Solomon
2 (A)When David's time to die drew near, he commanded Solomon his son, saying,
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1 Kings 2:1
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David’s Dying Instructions to Solomon
2 As the time approached for David to die,(A) he ordered his son Solomon,
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New American Standard Bible 1995
1 Kings 2:1
New American Standard Bible 1995
David’s Charge to Solomon
2 As David’s [a](A)time to die drew near, he charged Solomon his son, saying,
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