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1 Kings 1:21
Otherwise, when my lord the king rests with his fathers, I and my son Solomon will be counted as criminals."
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Christian Standard Bible®
Otherwise, when my lord the king rests with his fathers, I and my son Solomon will be regarded as criminals.”
Otherwise, when my lord the king rests with his fathers, I and my son Solomon will be regarded as criminals.”
Hebrew Names Version
Otherwise it will happen, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Shlomo shall be counted offenders.
Otherwise it will happen, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Shlomo shall be counted offenders.
King James Version
Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
English Standard Version
Otherwise it will come to pass, when my lord the king sleeps with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be counted offenders."
Otherwise it will come to pass, when my lord the king sleeps with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be counted offenders."
New Century Version
As soon as you die, Solomon and I will be treated as criminals."
As soon as you die, Solomon and I will be treated as criminals."
New English Translation
If a decision is not made, when my master the king is buried with his ancestors, my son Solomon and I will be considered state criminals."
If a decision is not made, when my master the king is buried with his ancestors, my son Solomon and I will be considered state criminals."
Amplified Bible
"Otherwise it will come about when my lord the king lies down [in death] with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be considered political enemies."
"Otherwise it will come about when my lord the king lies down [in death] with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be considered political enemies."
New American Standard Bible
"Otherwise it will come about, as soon as my lord the king lies down with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be considered offenders."
"Otherwise it will come about, as soon as my lord the king lies down with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be considered offenders."
Geneva Bible (1587)
For els when my lord the King shall sleepe with his fathers, I and my sonne Salomon shalbe reputed vile.
For els when my lord the King shall sleepe with his fathers, I and my sonne Salomon shalbe reputed vile.
Legacy Standard Bible
Otherwise it will be, as soon as my lord the king sleeps with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be considered offenders."
Otherwise it will be, as soon as my lord the king sleeps with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be considered offenders."
Contemporary English Version
If you don't, they will say that Solomon and I have rebelled. They will treat us like criminals and kill us as soon as you die.
If you don't, they will say that Solomon and I have rebelled. They will treat us like criminals and kill us as soon as you die.
Complete Jewish Bible
If you don't, then, when my lord the king sleeps with his ancestors, I and my son Shlomo will be considered criminals."
If you don't, then, when my lord the king sleeps with his ancestors, I and my son Shlomo will be considered criminals."
Darby Translation
Otherwise it shall come to pass when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be counted offenders.
Otherwise it shall come to pass when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be counted offenders.
Easy-to-Read Version
If you don't decide, then after you are buried, these men will say that Solomon and I are criminals."
If you don't decide, then after you are buried, these men will say that Solomon and I are criminals."
George Lamsa Translation
Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers in peace, I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers in peace, I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
Good News Translation
If you don't, as soon as you are dead, my son Solomon and I will be treated as traitors."
If you don't, as soon as you are dead, my son Solomon and I will be treated as traitors."
Lexham English Bible
It shall be that when my lord the king sleeps with his ancestors, I and my son Solomon will be considered as sinners."
It shall be that when my lord the king sleeps with his ancestors, I and my son Solomon will be considered as sinners."
Literal Translation
And it will be, when my lord the king lies with his fathers, that I, my son Solomon and I, shall be offenders.
And it will be, when my lord the king lies with his fathers, that I, my son Solomon and I, shall be offenders.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And wha my lorde the kynge slepeth with his fathers then shal I and my sonne Salomon be fayne to be synners.
And wha my lorde the kynge slepeth with his fathers then shal I and my sonne Salomon be fayne to be synners.
American Standard Version
Otherwise it will come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
Otherwise it will come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
Bible in Basic English
For as things are, it will come about, when my lord the king is sleeping with his fathers, that I and Solomon my son will be made outlaws.
For as things are, it will come about, when my lord the king is sleeping with his fathers, that I and Solomon my son will be made outlaws.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
For els when my lorde the king shall sleepe with his fathers, I & my sonne Solomon shalbe synners.
For els when my lorde the king shall sleepe with his fathers, I & my sonne Solomon shalbe synners.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Otherwise it will come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.'
Otherwise it will come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.'
King James Version (1611)
Otherwise it shall come to passe, when my lord the king shal sleepe with his fathers, that I and my sonne Solomon shall be counted offenders.
Otherwise it shall come to passe, when my lord the king shal sleepe with his fathers, that I and my sonne Solomon shall be counted offenders.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and Solomon my son shall be offenders.
And it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and Solomon my son shall be offenders.
English Revised Version
Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and it schal be, whanne my lord the kyng hath slepte with hise fadris, Y and my sone Salomon schulen be synneris.
and it schal be, whanne my lord the kyng hath slepte with hise fadris, Y and my sone Salomon schulen be synneris.
Young's Literal Translation
and it hath been, when my lord the king lieth with his fathers, that I have been, I and my son Solomon -- [reckoned] sinners.'
and it hath been, when my lord the king lieth with his fathers, that I have been, I and my son Solomon -- [reckoned] sinners.'
Update Bible Version
Otherwise it will come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
Otherwise it will come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
Webster's Bible Translation
Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
World English Bible
Otherwise it will happen, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
Otherwise it will happen, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
New King James Version
Otherwise it will happen, when my lord the king rests with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be counted as offenders."
Otherwise it will happen, when my lord the king rests with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be counted as offenders."
New Living Translation
If you do not act, my son Solomon and I will be treated as criminals as soon as my lord the king has died."
If you do not act, my son Solomon and I will be treated as criminals as soon as my lord the king has died."
New Life Bible
Or else as soon as my lord the king is dead, I and my son Solomon will be thought of as wrong-doers."
Or else as soon as my lord the king is dead, I and my son Solomon will be thought of as wrong-doers."
New Revised Standard
Otherwise it will come to pass, when my lord the king sleeps with his ancestors, that my son Solomon and I will be counted offenders."
Otherwise it will come to pass, when my lord the king sleeps with his ancestors, that my son Solomon and I will be counted offenders."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, then shall I and my son Solomon be counted, offenders.
Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, then shall I and my son Solomon be counted, offenders.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king sleepeth with his fathers, that I, and my son, Solomon, shall be accounted offenders.
Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king sleepeth with his fathers, that I, and my son, Solomon, shall be accounted offenders.
Revised Standard Version
Otherwise it will come to pass, when my lord the king sleeps with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be counted offenders."
Otherwise it will come to pass, when my lord the king sleeps with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be counted offenders."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Otherwise it will come about, as soon as my lord the king sleeps with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be considered offenders."
"Otherwise it will come about, as soon as my lord the king sleeps with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be considered offenders."
Contextual Overview
11Then Nathan said to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, "Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king, and our lord David does not know it? 12Now please, come and let me advise you. Save your own life and the life of your son Solomon. 13Go at once to King David and say, 'My lord the king, did you not swear to your maidservant, "Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne"? Why then has Adonijah become king?' 14Then, while you are still there speaking with the king, I will come in after you and confirm your words." 15So Bathsheba went to see the king in his bedroom. Since the king was very old, Abishag the Shunammite was serving him. 16And Bathsheba bowed down in homage to the king, who asked, "What is your desire?" 17"My lord," she replied, "you yourself swore to your maidservant by the LORD your God: 'Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne.' 18But now, behold, Adonijah has become king, and you, my lord the king, did not know it. 19And he has sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the other sons of the king, as well as Abiathar the priest and Joab the commander of the army. But he did not invite your servant Solomon. 20And as for you, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are upon you to tell them who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
sleep: 1 Kings 2:10, Genesis 15:15, Deuteronomy 31:16
that I: That is, when Adonijah is established on the throne, I and my son Solomon shall be put to death as state criminals. The history of the world demonstrates, that the lust of dominion has tempted men to commit the most enormous crimes. A father has destroyed his son, a son deposed a father, and a brother murdered a brother, in order to obtain a crown!
offenders: Heb. sinners, 1 Kings 2:15, 1 Kings 2:22-24
Reciprocal: Genesis 43:9 - will be 1 Samuel 10:24 - God save the king 2 Samuel 7:12 - sleep 1 Kings 1:12 - save 1 Kings 11:43 - slept 2 Kings 10:35 - Jehu slept 2 Kings 13:13 - slept 2 Kings 14:16 - Jehoash 1 Chronicles 17:11 - go to be 2 Chronicles 9:31 - slept 2 Chronicles 32:33 - slept 1 Thessalonians 4:13 - which are
Cross-References
Genesis 1:18
to preside over the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good.
to preside over the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:24
And God said, "Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, land crawlers, and wild animals according to their kinds." And it was so.
And God said, "Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, land crawlers, and wild animals according to their kinds." And it was so.
Genesis 1:25
God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that crawls upon the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.
God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that crawls upon the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:26
Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it."
Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it."
Genesis 1:31
And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning-the sixth day.
And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning-the sixth day.
Genesis 6:20
Two of every kind of bird and animal and crawling creature will come to you to be kept alive.
Two of every kind of bird and animal and crawling creature will come to you to be kept alive.
Genesis 7:14
they and every kind of wild animal, livestock, crawling creature, bird, and winged creature.
they and every kind of wild animal, livestock, crawling creature, bird, and winged creature.
Genesis 8:17
Bring out all the living creatures that are with you-birds, livestock, and everything that crawls upon the ground-so that they can spread out over the earth and be fruitful and multiply upon it."
Bring out all the living creatures that are with you-birds, livestock, and everything that crawls upon the ground-so that they can spread out over the earth and be fruitful and multiply upon it."
Genesis 8:19
Every living creature, every creeping thing, and every bird-everything that moves upon the earth-came out of the ark, kind by kind.
Every living creature, every creeping thing, and every bird-everything that moves upon the earth-came out of the ark, kind by kind.
Genesis 9:7
But as for you, be fruitful and multiply; spread out across the earth and multiply upon it."
But as for you, be fruitful and multiply; spread out across the earth and multiply upon it."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers,.... That is, shall die, and be buried in the sepulchre of his ancestors, where he shall lie till he awakes in the morning of the resurrection:
that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders; or "sinners" g; not as if she would be reckoned an adulteress, and her son as illegitimate, as some think, and so be branded and treated as such; but as being traitors, making pretensions to the throne, she on the behalf of her son, and he for himself, when he had no right to it, being the younger son, and not declared successor by his father.
g ××××× "peccatores", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, &c.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Shall sleep - This euphemism for death, rare in the early Scriptures - being found only once in the Pentateuch (margin reference.), and once also in the historical books before Kings 2 Samuel 7:12 - becomes in Kings and Chronicles the ordinary mode of speech (see 1 Kings 2:10; 1 Kings 11:43, etc.; 2Ch 9:31; 2 Chronicles 12:16, etc.). David uses the metaphor in one psalm Psalms 13:3. In the later Scriptures it is, of course, common. (Jeremiah 51:39; Daniel 12:2; Matthew 9:24; John 11:11; 1 Corinthians 11:30; 1Co 15:51; 1 Thessalonians 4:14, etc.)
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Kings 1:21. Shall be counted offenders. — When Adonijah and his party shall find that I and my son have had this promise from thee by oath, he will slay us both.
