1 Kings 1:12

“Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for 1 Kings 1:12

Now therefore come, let mee, I pray thee, giue thee counsell, that thou mayest saue thine owne life, and the life of thy sonne Solomon.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"So now come, please let me give you counsel and save your life and the life of your son Solomon.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.
- American Standard Version (1901)

So now, let me make a suggestion, so that you may keep your life safe and the life of your son Solomon.
- Basic English Bible

And now, come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.
- Darby Bible

Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thy own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.
- Webster's Bible

Now therefore come, please let me give you counsel, that you may save your own life, and the life of your son Solomon.
- World English Bible

and now, come, let me counsel thee, I pray thee, and deliver thy life, and the life of thy son Solomon;
- Youngs Literal Bible

Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for 1 Kings 1:12

Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 1:12


1:10 Called not - Because he knew they favoured Solomon hiscompetitor.

1:11 Nathan spake - Being prompted to it both by his piety infulfilling the will of God declared to him, concerning Solomon'ssuccession, #2Sam 7:13|, and by his prudence, knowing thatAdonijah hated him for being the principal instrument of Solomon'sadvancement. Bathsheba - Who being retired and private in her apartment,was ignorant of what was done abroad: and, who was likely to be mostzealous in the cause, and most prevalent with David.


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