1 Kings 2:2

“I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man;”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

I goe the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thy selfe a man.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

I am going the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man;
- American Standard Version (1901)

I am going the way of all the earth: so be strong and be a man;
- Basic English Bible

I go the way of all the earth: be of good courage therefore, and be a man;
- Darby Bible

I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man;
- Webster's Bible

I am going the way of all the earth. You be strong therefore, and show yourself a man;
- World English Bible

`I am going in the way of all the earth, and thou hast been strong, and become a man,
- Youngs Literal Bible

'I go the way of all the earth; be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 2:2


2:2 I go the way, &c. - Even the sons and heirs of heaven, must gothe way of all the earth, of all who dwell thereon. But they walk withpleasure in this way, thro' the valley of the shadow of death.Prophets, yea kings must go this way to brighter light and honour thanprophecy or sovereignty. Be strong - For, to govern his people accordingto the law of God, requires great fortitude, or strength of mind. And aman - In manly wisdom, and courage, and constancy, though thou art butyoung in years.


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