1 Kings 1:35

“Then ye shall come up after him, that he may come and sit upon my throne; for he shall be king in my stead: and I have appointed him to be ruler over Israel and over Judah.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

Then ye shall come vp after him, that hee may come and sit vpon my throne; for he shall be king in my stead: and I haue appointed him to be ruler ouer Israel, and ouer Iudah.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Then you shall come up after him, and he shall come and sit on my throne and be king in my place; for I have appointed him to be ruler over Israel and Judah."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Then ye shall come up after him, and he shall come and sit upon my throne; for he shall be king in my stead; and I have appointed him to be prince over Israel and over Judah.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then come up after him and he will come in and take his place on the seat of my kingdom; for he is to be king in my place, and I have given orders that he is to be ruler over Israel and over Judah.
- Basic English Bible

And ye shall come up after him, that he may come and sit on my throne; for he shall reign in my stead, and I have appointed him to be ruler over Israel and over Judah.
- Darby Bible

Then ye shall come up after him, that he may come and sit upon my throne; for he shall be king in my stead: and I have appointed him to be ruler over Israel and over Judah.
- Webster's Bible

Then you shall come up after him, and he shall come and sit on my throne; for he shall be king in my place. I have appointed him to be prince over Israel and over Judah."
- World English Bible

and ye have come up after him, and he hath come in and hath sat on my throne, and he doth reign in my stead, and him I have appointed to be leader over Israel, and over Judah.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Then ye shall come up after him, and he shall come and sit upon my throne; for he shall be king in my stead; and I have appointed him to be prince over Israel and over Judah.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 1:35


1:35 My stead - My deputy and vice - king whilst I live, and absolutelyking when I die. And Judah - This is added, lest the men of Judah,who were in a special manner invited by Adonijah, ver.#9|, mightthink themselves exempted from his jurisdiction.


Discussion for 1 Kings 1:35

What Do You Think of 1 Kings 1?

Share your own thoughts or commentary here...
Remaining characters: 400

Bible Options

Thank you for reporting