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Description: Genesis 14:3
NET Translation: These last five Kings joined forces in the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea).
DARBY Translation: All these were joined in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.
KJV Translation: All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.
Description: Genesis 14:5
NET Translation: In the fourteenth year, Kedorlaomer and the Kings who were his allies came and defeated the Rephaites in Ashteroth Karnaim, the Zuzites in Ham, the Emites in Shaveh Kiriathaim,
DARBY Translation: And in the fourteenth year came Chedorlaomer and the Kings that were with him, and smote the Rephaim in Ashteroth-karnaim, and the Zuzim in Ham, and the Emim in Shaveh-Kirjathaim,
KJV Translation: And in the fourteenth year came Chedorlaomer, and the Kings that [were] with him, and smote the Rephaims in Ashteroth Karnaim, and the Zuzims in Ham, and the Emims in Shaveh Kiriathaim,
Description: Genesis 14:9
NET Translation: Kedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of nations, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar. Four Kings fought against five.
DARBY Translation: with Chedorlaomer the king of Elam, and Tidal the king of nations, and Amraphel the king of Shinar, and Arioch the king of Ellasar four Kings with the five.
KJV Translation: With Chedorlaomer the king of Elam, and with Tidal king of nations, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four Kings with five.
Description: Genesis 14:10
NET Translation: Now the Valley of Siddim was full of tar pits. When the Kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, they fell into them, but some survivors fled to the hills.
DARBY Translation: And the vale of Siddim was full of pits of asphalt. And the Kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, and fell there: and they that remained fled to the mountain.
KJV Translation: And the vale of Siddim [was full of] slimepits; and the Kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, and fell there; and they that remained fled to the mountain.
Description: Genesis 14:11
NET Translation: The four victorious Kings took all the possessions and food of Sodom and Gomorrah and left.
DARBY Translation: And they took all the property of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all their victuals, and departed.
KJV Translation: And they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all their victuals, and went their way.
Keywords: Sodom
Description: Genesis 14:17
NET Translation: After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the Kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet Abram in the Valley of Shaveh (known as the King’s Valley).
DARBY Translation: And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after he had returned from smiting Chedorlaomer, and the Kings that were with him, into the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's valley.
KJV Translation: And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the Kings that [were] with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which [is] the king's dale.
Verse Intro: Abram Blessed by Melchizedek
Keywords: Fruitful
Description: Genesis 17:6
NET Translation: I will make you extremely fruitful. I will make nations of you, and Kings will descend from you.
DARBY Translation: And I will make thee exceedingly fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and Kings shall come out of thee.
KJV Translation: And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and Kings shall come out of thee.
Keywords: Seed, Nations, Kings
Description: Genesis 17:16
NET Translation: I will bless her and will give you a son through her. I will bless her and she will become a mother of nations. Kings of countries will come from her!”
DARBY Translation: And I will bless her, and I will give thee a son also of her; and I will bless her, and she shall become nations: Kings of peoples shall be of her.
KJV Translation: And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be [a mother] of nations; Kings of people shall be of her.
Keywords: Fruitful, Nations
Description: Genesis 35:11
NET Translation: Then God said to him, “I am the Sovereign God. Be fruitful and multiply! A nation—even a company of nations—will descend from you; Kings will be among your descendants!
DARBY Translation: And God said to him, I am the Almighty God: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee; and Kings shall come out of thy loins.
KJV Translation: And God said unto him, I [am] God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and Kings shall come out of thy loins;
Description: Genesis 36:31
NET Translation: These were the Kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king ruled over the Israelites:
DARBY Translation: And these are the Kings that reigned in the land of Edom before there reigned a king over the children of Israel.
KJV Translation: And these [are] the Kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.
Keywords: Balaam, Sword
Description: Numbers 31:8
NET Translation: They killed the Kings of Midian in addition to those slain—Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba—five Midianite Kings. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword.
DARBY Translation: And they slew the Kings of Midian, besides the others slain, Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba, five Kings of Midian; and Balaam the son of Beor they slew with the sword.
KJV Translation: And they slew the Kings of Midian, beside the rest of them that were slain; [namely], Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba, five Kings of Midian: Balaam also the son of Beor they slew with the sword.
Keywords: Mount Hermon
Description: Deuteronomy 3:8
NET Translation: So at that time we took the land of the two Amorite Kings in the Transjordan from Wadi Arnon to Mount Hermon
DARBY Translation: And we took at that time the land out of the hand of the two Kings of the Amorites, that were on this side the Jordan, from the river Arnon to mount Hermon
KJV Translation: And we took at that time out of the hand of the two Kings of the Amorites the land that [was] on this side Jordan, from the river of Arnon unto mount Hermon;
Description: Deuteronomy 3:21
NET Translation: I also commanded Joshua at the same time, “You have seen everything the Lord your God did to these two Kings; he will do the same to all the kingdoms where you are going.
DARBY Translation: And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that Jehovah your God hath done to these two Kings: so will Jehovah do to all the kingdoms to which thou shalt go.
KJV Translation: And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two Kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest.
Description: Deuteronomy 4:47
NET Translation: They possessed his land and that of King Og of Bashan—both of whom were Amorite Kings in the Transjordan, to the east.
DARBY Translation: and they took possession of his land, and the land of Og the king of Bashan, two Kings of the Amorites, who were on this side the Jordan, toward the sun-rising;
KJV Translation: And they possessed his land, and the land of Og king of Bashan, two Kings of the Amorites, which [were] on this side Jordan toward the sunrising;
Description: Deuteronomy 7:24
NET Translation: He will hand over their Kings to you, and you will erase their very names from memory. Nobody will be able to resist you until you destroy them.
DARBY Translation: And he will give their Kings into thy hand, and thou shalt put out their name from under the heavens; no man shall stand before thee, until thou hast destroyed them.
KJV Translation: And he shall deliver their Kings into thine hand, and thou shalt destroy their name from under heaven: there shall no man be able to stand before thee, until thou have destroyed them.
Description: Deuteronomy 17:14
NET Translation: When you come to the land the Lord your God is giving you and take it over and live in it and then say, “I will select a king like all the nations surrounding me,”
DARBY Translation: When thou comest unto the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell therein, and shalt say, I will set a king over me, like all the nations that are about me;
KJV Translation: When thou art come unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell therein, and shalt say, I will set a king over me, like as all the nations that [are] about me;
Verse Intro: Laws Concerning Israel's Kings
Description: Deuteronomy 31:4
NET Translation: The Lord will do to them just what he did to Sihon and Og, the Amorite Kings, and to their land, which he destroyed.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah will do to them as he did to Sihon and to Og, the Kings of the Amorites, and to their land; whom he destroyed.
KJV Translation: And the LORD shall do unto them as he did to Sihon and to Og, Kings of the Amorites, and unto the land of them, whom he destroyed.
Description: Joshua 2:10
NET Translation: For we heard how the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea before you when you left Egypt and how you annihilated the two Amorite Kings, Sihon and Og, on the other side of the Jordan.
DARBY Translation: For we have heard that Jehovah dried up the waters of the Red sea before you when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did to the two Kings of the Amorites that were beyond the Jordan, to Sihon and to Og, whom ye utterly destroyed.
KJV Translation: For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two Kings of the Amorites, that [were] on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed.
Description: Joshua 5:1
NET Translation: When all the Amorite Kings on the west side of the Jordan and all the Canaanite Kings along the seacoast heard how the Lord had dried up the water of the Jordan before the Israelites while they crossed, they lost their courage and could not even breathe for fear of the Israelites.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when all the Kings of the Amorites, who were beyond the Jordan westward, and all the Kings of the Canaanites, who were by the sea, heard that Jehovah had dried up the waters of the Jordan from before the children of Israel, until they had passed over, that their heart melted, and there was no spirit in them any more, because of the children of Israel.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when all the Kings of the Amorites, which [were] on the side of Jordan westward, and all the Kings of the Canaanites, which [were] by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of Jordan from before the children of Israel, until we were passed over, that their heart melted, neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the children of Israel.
Verse Intro: The New Generation Circumcised
Description: Joshua 9:1
NET Translation: When the news reached all the Kings on the west side of the Jordan—in the hill country, the foothills, and all along the Mediterranean coast as far as Lebanon (including the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites)—
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when all the Kings who were on this side the Jordan, in the hill-country, and in the lowland, and along all the coast of the great sea as far as opposite to Lebanon, the Hittite, and the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, heard [of it],
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when all the Kings which [were] on this side Jordan, in the hills, and in the valleys, and in all the coasts of the great sea over against Lebanon, the Hittite, and the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, heard [thereof];
Verse Intro: The Gibeonite Deception
Description: Joshua 9:10
NET Translation: and all he did to the two Amorite Kings on the other side of the Jordan—King Sihon of Heshbon and King Og of Bashan in Ashtaroth.
DARBY Translation: and all that he did to the two Kings of the Amorites that were beyond Jordan, to Sihon the king of Heshbon, and to Og the king of Bashan, who was at Ashtaroth.
KJV Translation: And all that he did to the two Kings of the Amorites, that [were] beyond Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon, and to Og king of Bashan, which [was] at Ashtaroth.
Description: Joshua 10:5
NET Translation: So the five Amorite Kings (the Kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon) and all their troops gathered together and advanced. They deployed their troops and fought against Gibeon.
DARBY Translation: And the five Kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, [and] the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their armies, and they encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.
KJV Translation: Therefore the five Kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.
Description: Joshua 10:6
NET Translation: The men of Gibeon sent this message to Joshua at the camp in Gilgal, “Do not abandon your subjects! Come up here quickly and rescue us! Help us! For all the Amorite Kings living in the hill country are attacking us.”
DARBY Translation: And the men of Gibeon sent to Joshua, to the camp at Gilgal, saying, Withdraw not thy hand from thy servants: come up to us quickly, and save us and help us; for all the Kings of the Amorites that dwell in the hill-country are gathered against us.
KJV Translation: And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not thy hand from thy servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the Kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us.
Verse Intro: Gibeonites Send to Gilgal for Help
Description: Joshua 10:16
NET Translation: The five Amorite Kings ran away and hid in the cave at Makkedah.
DARBY Translation: And these five Kings fled, and hid themselves in the cave at Makkedah.
KJV Translation: But these five Kings fled, and hid themselves in a cave at Makkedah.
Verse Intro: Five Amorite Kings Executed
Description: Joshua 10:17
NET Translation: Joshua was told, “The five Kings have been found hiding in the cave at Makkedah.”
DARBY Translation: And it was told Joshua, saying, The five Kings have been found, hid in the cave at Makkedah.
KJV Translation: And it was told Joshua, saying, The five Kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.
Description: Joshua 10:22
NET Translation: Joshua said, “Open the cave’s mouth and bring the five Kings out of the cave to me.”
DARBY Translation: And Joshua said, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth to me those five Kings out of the cave.
KJV Translation: Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five Kings unto me out of the cave.
Description: Joshua 10:23
NET Translation: They did as ordered; they brought the five Kings out of the cave to him—the Kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon.
DARBY Translation: And they did so, and brought forth to him those five Kings out of the cave, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon.
KJV Translation: And they did so, and brought forth those five Kings unto him out of the cave, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, [and] the king of Eglon.
Description: Joshua 10:24
NET Translation: When they brought the Kings out to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the commanders of the troops who accompanied him, “Come here and put your feet on the necks of these Kings.” So they came up and put their feet on their necks.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when they had brought forth those Kings to Joshua, that Joshua called to all the men of Israel, and said to the captains of the men of war who went with him, Come forward, put your feet on the necks of these Kings. And they came forward and put their feet on their necks.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when they brought out those Kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these Kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.
Description: Joshua 10:40
NET Translation: Joshua defeated the whole land, including the hill country, the Negev, the foothills, the slopes, and all their Kings. He left no survivors. He annihilated everything that breathed, just as the Lord God of Israel had commanded.
DARBY Translation: And Joshua smote the whole country, the mountain, and the south, and the lowland, and the hill-slopes, and all their Kings: he let none remain, but he utterly destroyed all that breathed, as Jehovah the God of Israel had commanded.
KJV Translation: So Joshua smote all the country of the hills, and of the south, and of the vale, and of the springs, and all their Kings: he left none remaining, but utterly destroyed all that breathed, as the LORD God of Israel commanded.
Description: Joshua 10:42
NET Translation: Joshua captured in one campaign all these Kings and their lands, for the Lord God of Israel fought for Israel.
DARBY Translation: and all these Kings and their land did Joshua take at one time; for Jehovah the God of Israel fought for Israel.
KJV Translation: And all these Kings and their land did Joshua take at one time, because the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel.
Description: Joshua 11:2
NET Translation: and the northern Kings who ruled in the hill country, in the rift valley south of Kinnereth, in the foothills, and on the heights of Dor to the west.
DARBY Translation: and to the Kings that were northward in the mountains, and in the plain south of Chinneroth, and in the lowland, and on the upland of Dor on the west,
KJV Translation: And to the Kings that [were] on the north of the mountains, and of the plains south of Chinneroth, and in the valley, and in the borders of Dor on the west,
Description: Joshua 11:4
NET Translation: These Kings came out with their armies; they were as numerous as the sand on the seashore and had a large number of horses and chariots.
DARBY Translation: And they went out, they and all their armies with them, a people numerous as the sand that is on the seashore in multitude, with horses and chariots very many.
KJV Translation: And they went out, they and all their hosts with them, much people, even as the sand that [is] upon the sea shore in multitude, with horses and chariots very many.
Description: Joshua 11:5
NET Translation: All these Kings gathered and joined forces at the Waters of Merom to fight Israel.
DARBY Translation: And all these Kings met together, and came and encamped together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.
KJV Translation: And when all these Kings were met together, they came and pitched together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.
Description: Joshua 11:12
NET Translation: Joshua captured all these royal cities and all their Kings and annihilated them with the sword, as Moses the Lord’s servant had commanded.
DARBY Translation: And all the cities of those Kings and all their Kings did Joshua take; and he smote them with the edge of the sword, destroying them utterly, as Moses the servant of Jehovah had commanded.
KJV Translation: And all the cities of those Kings, and all the Kings of them, did Joshua take, and smote them with the edge of the sword, [and] he utterly destroyed them, as Moses the servant of the LORD commanded.
Description: Joshua 11:17
NET Translation: from Mount Halak up to Seir, as far as Baal Gad in the Lebanon Valley below Mount Hermon. He captured all their Kings and executed them.
DARBY Translation: from the smooth mountain, which rises toward Seir, as far as Baal-Gad in the valley of Lebanon, at the foot of mount Hermon; and he took all their Kings, and smote them, and put them to death.
KJV Translation: [Even] from the mount Halak, that goeth up to Seir, even unto Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon under mount Hermon: and all their Kings he took, and smote them, and slew them.
Description: Joshua 11:18
NET Translation: Joshua campaigned against these Kings for quite some time.
DARBY Translation: Joshua made war a long time with all those Kings.
KJV Translation: Joshua made war a long time with all those Kings.
Description: Joshua 12:1
NET Translation: Now these are the Kings of the land whom the Israelites defeated and drove from their land on the east side of the Jordan, from the Arnon Valley to Mount Hermon, including all the eastern rift valley:
DARBY Translation: And these are the Kings of the land, whom the children of Israel smote, and of whose land they took possession across the Jordan, toward the sun-rising, from the river Arnon to mount Hermon, and all the plain on the east:
KJV Translation: Now these [are] the Kings of the land, which the children of Israel smote, and possessed their land on the other side Jordan toward the rising of the sun, from the river Arnon unto mount Hermon, and all the plain on the east:
Verse Intro: Kings Defeated by Moses
Description: Joshua 12:7
NET Translation: These are the Kings of the land whom Joshua and the Israelites defeated on the west side of the Jordan, from Baal Gad in the Lebanon Valley to Mount Halak up to Seir. Joshua assigned this territory to the Israelite tribes,
DARBY Translation: And these are the Kings of the land whom Joshua and the children of Israel smote on this side the Jordan on the west, from Baal-Gad in the valley of Lebanon as far as the smooth mountain, which rises toward Seir. And Joshua gave it to the tribes of Israel for a possession according to their divisions,
KJV Translation: And these [are] the Kings of the country which Joshua and the children of Israel smote on this side Jordan on the west, from Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon even unto the mount Halak, that goeth up to Seir; which Joshua gave unto the tribes of Israel [for] a possession according to their divisions;
Verse Intro: Kings Defeated by Joshua
Description: Joshua 12:24
NET Translation: the king of Tirzah (one), a total of thirty-one Kings.
DARBY Translation: the king of Tirzah, one: all the Kings thirty and one.
KJV Translation: The king of Tirzah, one: all the Kings thirty and one.
Description: Joshua 24:12
NET Translation: I sent terror ahead of you to drive out before you the two Amorite Kings. I gave you the victory; it was not by your swords or bows.
DARBY Translation: And I sent the hornet before you, which drove them out from before you, [as] the two Kings of the Amorites; not with thy sword, nor with thy bow.
KJV Translation: And I sent the hornet before you, which drave them out from before you, [even] the two Kings of the Amorites; [but] not with thy sword, nor with thy bow.
Description: Judges 1:7
NET Translation: Adoni-Bezek said, “Seventy Kings, with thumbs and big toes cut off, used to lick up food scraps under my table. God has repaid me for what I did to them.” They brought him to Jerusalem, where he died.
DARBY Translation: And Adoni-Bezek said, Seventy Kings, with their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gleaned under my table: as I have done, so God has requited me. And they brought him to Jerusalem, and there he died.
KJV Translation: And Adonibezek said, Threescore and ten Kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered [their meat] under my table: as I have done, so God hath requited me. And they brought him to Jerusalem, and there he died.
Description: Judges 5:3
NET Translation: Hear, O Kings! Pay attention, O rulers! I will sing to the Lord! I will sing to the Lord God of Israel!
DARBY Translation: Hear, ye Kings; give ear, ye princes, I, [even] I, will sing to Jehovah; I will hymn to Jehovah the God of Israel.
KJV Translation: Hear, O ye Kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, [even] I, will sing unto the LORD; I will sing [praise] to the LORD God of Israel.
Description: Judges 5:19
NET Translation: Kings came, they fought; the Kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo, but they took no silver as plunder.
DARBY Translation: Kings came, they fought; Then fought the Kings of Canaan; At Taanach, by the waters of Megiddo; They took no spoil of silver.
KJV Translation: The Kings came [and] fought, then fought the Kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.
Description: Judges 8:5
NET Translation: He said to the men of Sukkoth, “Give some loaves of bread to the men who are following me, because they are exhausted. I am chasing Zebah and Zalmunna, the Kings of Midian.”
DARBY Translation: And he said to the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread to the people that follow me, for they are faint; and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, Kings of Midian.
KJV Translation: And he said unto the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread unto the people that follow me; for they [be] faint, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, Kings of Midian.
Description: Judges 8:12
NET Translation: When Zebah and Zalmunna ran away, Gideon chased them and captured the two Midianite Kings, Zebah and Zalmunna. He had surprised their entire army.
DARBY Translation: And Zebah and Zalmunna fled, and he pursued after them, and he took the two Kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the camp.
KJV Translation: And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two Kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host.
Description: Judges 8:26
NET Translation: The total weight of the gold earrings he requested came to 1,700 gold shekels. This was in addition to the crescent-shaped ornaments, jewelry, purple clothing worn by the Midianite Kings, and the necklaces on the camels.
DARBY Translation: And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand seven hundred [shekels] of gold; besides the moons, and eardrops, and the purple garments that were on the Kings of Midian, and besides the chains that were about their camels' necks.
KJV Translation: And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred [shekels] of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that [was] on the Kings of Midian, and beside the chains that [were] about their camels' necks.
Keywords: Samuel, Saul
Description: 1 Samuel 10:16
NET Translation: Saul said to his uncle, “He assured us that the donkeys had been found.” But Saul did not tell him what Samuel had said about the matter of Kingship.
DARBY Translation: And Saul said to his uncle, He told us for certain that the asses were found. But of the matter of the kingdom, of which Samuel had spoken, he told him not.
KJV Translation: And Saul said unto his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found. But of the matter of the kingdom, whereof Samuel spake, he told him not.
Keywords: Man, Samuel
Description: 1 Samuel 10:25
NET Translation: Then Samuel talked to the people about how the Kingship would work. He wrote it all down on a scroll and set it before the Lord. Then Samuel sent all the people away to their homes.
DARBY Translation: And Samuel told the people the right of the kingdom, and wrote it in the book, and laid it before Jehovah. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.
KJV Translation: Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote [it] in a book, and laid [it] up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.
Keywords: Kingdom, Samuel
Description: 1 Samuel 11:14
NET Translation: Samuel said to the people, “Come on! Let’s go to Gilgal and renew the Kingship there.”
DARBY Translation: And Samuel said to the people, Come and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there.
KJV Translation: Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there.
Keywords: Children, Enemies, Kingdom, Saul
Description: 1 Samuel 14:47
NET Translation: After Saul had secured his royal position over Israel, he fought against all their enemies on all sides—the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, the Kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. In every direction that he turned, he was victorious.
DARBY Translation: And Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies round about, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the Kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines; and whithersoever he turned himself, he discomfited [them].
KJV Translation: So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the Kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed [them].
Keywords: Judah
Description: 1 Samuel 27:6
NET Translation: So Achish gave him Ziklag on that day. (For that reason Ziklag has belonged to the Kings of Judah until this very day.)
DARBY Translation: And Achish gave him Ziklag that day; therefore Ziklag belongs to the Kings of Judah to this day.
KJV Translation: Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the Kings of Judah unto this day.
Keywords: Ammon, Children, Help, Peace
Description: 2 Samuel 10:19
NET Translation: When all the Kings who were subject to Hadadezer saw they were defeated by Israel, they made peace with Israel and became subjects of Israel. The Arameans were no longer willing to help the Ammonites.
DARBY Translation: And all the Kings that were servants to Hadarezer saw that they were routed before Israel, and they made peace with Israel, and served them. And the Syrians feared to help the children of Ammon any more.
KJV Translation: And when all the Kings [that were] servants to Hadarezer saw that they were smitten before Israel, they made peace with Israel, and served them. So the Syrians feared to help the children of Ammon any more.
Keywords: Children, David, Ear, Time
Description: 2 Samuel 11:1
NET Translation: In the spring of the year, at the time when Kings normally conduct wars, David sent out Joab with his officers and the entire Israelite army. They defeated the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David stayed behind in Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass, at the return of the year, at the time when Kings go forth, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they laid waste the [land of the] children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David abode at Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when Kings go forth [to battle], that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem.
Keywords: David, King
Description: 1 Kings 1:1
NET Translation: King David was very old; even when they covered him with blankets, he could not get warm.
DARBY Translation: And king David was old [and] advanced in age; and they covered him with clothes, but he obtained no warmth.
KJV Translation: Now king David was old [and] stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat.
Keywords: King
Description: 1 Kings 1:2
NET Translation: His servants advised him, “A young virgin must be found for our master, the king, to take care of the king’s needs and serve as his nurse. She can also sleep with you and keep our master, the king, warm.”
DARBY Translation: And his servants said to him, Let there be found for my lord the king a young virgin; and let her stand before the king, and let her cherish him, and let her lie in thy bosom, that my lord the king may get warm.
KJV Translation: Wherefore his servants said unto him, Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the king, and let her cherish him, and let her lie in thy bosom, that my lord the king may get heat.
Keywords: Coasts, Damsel, Fair
Description: 1 Kings 1:3
NET Translation: So they looked through all Israel for a beautiful young woman and found Abishag, a Shunammite, and brought her to the king.
DARBY Translation: And they sought for a fair damsel throughout the territory of Israel, and found Abishag a Shunammite, and brought her to the king.
KJV Translation: So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the coasts of Israel, and found Abishag a Shunammite, and brought her to the king.
Keywords: Damsel, King
Description: 1 Kings 1:4
NET Translation: The young woman was very beautiful; she became the king’s nurse and served him, but the king was not intimate with her.
DARBY Translation: And the damsel was very fair; and cherished the king, and ministered to him; but the king knew her not.
KJV Translation: And the damsel [was] very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not.
Keywords: Son
Description: 1 Kings 1:5
NET Translation: Now Adonijah, son of David and Haggith, was promoting himself, boasting, “I will be king!” He managed to acquire chariots and horsemen, as well as fifty men to serve as his royal guard.
DARBY Translation: And Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king; and he provided himself chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.
KJV Translation: Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.
Keywords: Time
Description: 1 Kings 1:6
NET Translation: (Now his father had never corrected him by saying, “Why do you do such things?” He was also very handsome and had been born right after Absalom.)
DARBY Translation: And his father had not grieved him at any time in saying, Why doest thou so? and he was also a very comely man; and [his mother] bore him after Absalom.
KJV Translation: And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so? and he also [was a] very goodly [man]; and [his mother] bare him after Absalom.
Keywords: Joab, Son
Description: 1 Kings 1:7
NET Translation: He collaborated with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they supported him.
DARBY Translation: And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest; and they helped Adonijah and followed [him].
KJV Translation: And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped [him].
Keywords: Son
Description: 1 Kings 1:8
NET Translation: But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s elite warriors did not ally themselves with Adonijah.
DARBY Translation: But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men whom David had, were not with Adonijah.
KJV Translation: But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men which [belonged] to David, were not with Adonijah.
Keywords: Called, Fat, Judah, Sheep
Description: 1 Kings 1:9
NET Translation: Adonijah sacrificed sheep, cattle, and fattened steers at the Stone of Zoheleth near En Rogel. He invited all his brothers, the king’s sons, as well as all the men of Judah, the king’s servants.
DARBY Translation: And Adonijah sacrificed sheep and oxen and fatted cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by En-rogel, and invited all his brethren, the king's sons, and all the men of Judah, the king's servants;
KJV Translation: And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which [is] by Enrogel, and called all his brethren the king's sons, and all the men of Judah the king's servants:
Keywords: Called, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 1:10
NET Translation: But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the elite warriors, or his brother Solomon.
DARBY Translation: but Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he did not invite.
KJV Translation: But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not.
Keywords: David, Mother, Sheba, Son
Description: 1 Kings 1:11
NET Translation: Nathan said to Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother, “Has it been reported to you that Haggith’s son Adonijah has become king behind our master David’s back?
DARBY Translation: And Nathan spoke to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith is king, and David our lord does not know [it]?
KJV Translation: Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth [it] not?
Keywords: Life, Pray, Save, Son
Description: 1 Kings 1:12
NET Translation: Now let me give you some advice as to how you can save your life and your son Solomon’s life.
DARBY Translation: 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.
KJV Translation: 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.
Keywords: Ear, King, Solomon, Son, Swear
Description: 1 Kings 1:13
NET Translation: Visit King David and say to him, ‘My master, O king, did you not solemnly promise your servant, “Surely your son Solomon will be king after me; he will sit on my throne”? So why has Adonijah become king?’
DARBY Translation: Go and get thee in to king David, and say to him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear to thy handmaid saying, Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne? why then does Adonijah reign?
KJV Translation: Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign?
Description: 1 Kings 1:14
NET Translation: While you are still there speaking to the king, I will arrive and verify your report.”
DARBY Translation: Behold, while thou yet talkest there with the king, I also will come in after thee and confirm thy words.
KJV Translation: Behold, while thou yet talkest there with the king, I also will come in after thee, and confirm thy words.
Keywords: King, Mite, Sheba
Description: 1 Kings 1:15
NET Translation: So Bathsheba visited the king in his private quarters. (The king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king.)
DARBY Translation: And Bathsheba went in to the king into the chamber; and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite ministered to the king.
KJV Translation: And Bathsheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite ministered unto the king.
Keywords: King, Obeisance, Sheba
Description: 1 Kings 1:16
NET Translation: Bathsheba bowed down on the floor before the king. The king said, “What do you want?”
DARBY Translation: And Bathsheba bowed and did obeisance to the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou?
KJV Translation: And Bathsheba bowed, and did obeisance unto the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou?
Keywords: God, Rest, Solomon, Son
Description: 1 Kings 1:17
NET Translation: She replied to him, “My master, you swore an oath to your servant by the Lord your God, ‘Solomon your son will be king after me and he will sit on my throne.’
DARBY Translation: And she said to him, My lord, thou hast sworn by Jehovah thy God to thy handmaid, [saying,] Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne.
KJV Translation: And she said unto him, My lord, thou swarest by the LORD thy God unto thine handmaid, [saying], Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne.
Description: 1 Kings 1:18
NET Translation: But now, look, Adonijah has become king! But you, my master the king, are not even aware of it!
DARBY Translation: And now behold, Adonijah is king; and now, my lord the king, thou knowest it not.
KJV Translation: And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and now, my lord the king, thou knowest [it] not:
Keywords: Called, Fat, Joab, Servant, Sheep, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 1:19
NET Translation: He has sacrificed many cattle, steers, and sheep and has invited all the king’s sons, Abiathar the priest, and Joab, the commander of the army, but he has not invited your servant Solomon.
DARBY Translation: And he has sacrificed oxen and fatted cattle and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the sons of the king and Abiathar the priest and Joab the captain of the host; but Solomon thy servant has he not invited.
KJV Translation: And he hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the sons of the king, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab the captain of the host: but Solomon thy servant hath he not called.
Keywords: Israel, King, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 1:20
NET Translation: Now, my master, O king, all Israel is watching anxiously to see who is named to succeed my master the king on the throne.
DARBY Translation: And thou, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.
KJV Translation: And thou, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel [are] upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.
Keywords: King, Sleep, Solomon, Son, Wise
Description: 1 Kings 1:21
NET 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.”
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.
KJV 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.
Keywords: Prophet
Description: 1 Kings 1:22
NET Translation: Just then, while she was still speaking to the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.
DARBY Translation: And behold, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.
KJV Translation: And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.
Keywords: King
Description: 1 Kings 1:23
NET Translation: The king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here.” Nathan entered and bowed before the king with his face to the floor.
DARBY Translation: And they told the king saying, Behold, Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.
KJV Translation: And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.
Description: 1 Kings 1:24
NET Translation: Nathan said, “My master, O king, did you announce, ‘Adonijah will be king after me; he will sit on my throne’?
DARBY Translation: And Nathan said, My lord, O king, hast thou said, Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne?
KJV Translation: And Nathan said, My lord, O king, hast thou said, Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne?
Keywords: Called, Fat, God, King, Save, Sheep
Description: 1 Kings 1:25
NET Translation: For today he has gone down and sacrificed many cattle, steers, and sheep and has invited all the king’s sons, the army commanders, and Abiathar the priest. At this moment they are having a feast in his presence, and they have declared, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’
DARBY Translation: For he is gone down this day, and has sacrificed oxen and fatted cattle and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah!
KJV Translation: For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah.
Keywords: Servant, Son
Description: 1 Kings 1:26
NET Translation: But he did not invite me—your servant—or Zadok the priest, or Benaiah son of Jehoiada, or your servant Solomon.
DARBY Translation: But me, [even] me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, he has not invited.
KJV Translation: But me, [even] me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not called.
Keywords: King, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 1:27
NET Translation: Has my master the king authorized this without informing your servants who should succeed my master the king on his throne?”
DARBY Translation: Is this thing done by my lord the king, and thou hast not shewn to thy servants who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?
KJV Translation: Is this thing done by my lord the king, and thou hast not shewed [it] unto thy servant, who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?
Keywords: David, King
Description: 1 Kings 1:28
NET Translation: King David responded, “Summon Bathsheba!” She came and stood before the king.
DARBY Translation: Then king David answered and said, Call me Bathsheba. And she came into the king's presence, and stood before the king.
KJV Translation: Then king David answered and said, Call me Bathsheba. And she came into the king's presence, and stood before the king.
Keywords: King, Soul
Description: 1 Kings 1:29
NET Translation: The king swore an oath: “As certainly as the Lord lives (he who has rescued me from every danger),
DARBY Translation: And the king swore, and said, [As] Jehovah liveth, who has redeemed my soul out of all distress,
KJV Translation: And the king sware, and said, [As] the LORD liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress,
Keywords: God, Solomon, Son, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 1:30
NET Translation: I will keep today the oath I swore to you by the Lord God of Israel: ‘Surely Solomon your son will be king after me; he will sit in my place on my throne.’”
DARBY Translation: even as I swore to thee by Jehovah the God of Israel, saying, Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day.
KJV Translation: Even as I sware unto thee by the LORD God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day.
Keywords: David, King, Live, Sheba
Description: 1 Kings 1:31
NET Translation: Bathsheba bowed down to the king with her face to the floor and said, “May my master, King David, live forever!”
DARBY Translation: And Bathsheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live for ever.
KJV Translation: Then Bathsheba bowed with [her] face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live for ever.
Keywords: David, King, Son
Description: 1 Kings 1:32
NET Translation: King David said, “Summon Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” They came before the king,
DARBY Translation: And king David said, Call me Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. And they came before the king.
KJV Translation: And king David said, Call me Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. And they came before the king.
Keywords: King, Solomon, Son
Description: 1 Kings 1:33
NET Translation: and he told them, “Take your master’s servants with you, put my son Solomon on my mule, and lead him down to Gihon.
DARBY Translation: And the king said to them, Take with you the servants of your lord, and cause Solomon my son to ride upon mine own mule, and bring him down to Gihon;
KJV Translation: The king also said unto them, Take with you the servants of your lord, and cause Solomon my son to ride upon mine own mule, and bring him down to Gihon:
Keywords: Anoint, God, King, Priest, Prophet, Save
Description: 1 Kings 1:34
NET Translation: There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet will anoint him king over Israel; then blow the trumpet and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’
DARBY Translation: and let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel; and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, Long live king Solomon!
KJV Translation: And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon.
Keywords: Israel, King
Description: 1 Kings 1:35
NET Translation: Then follow him up as he comes and sits on my throne. He will be king in my place; I have decreed that he will be ruler over Israel and Judah.”
DARBY Translation: 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.
KJV Translation: 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.
Keywords: God, King, Son
Description: 1 Kings 1:36
NET Translation: Benaiah son of Jehoiada responded to the king: “So be it! May the Lord God of my master the king confirm it!
DARBY Translation: And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king and said, Amen: Jehovah, the God of my lord the king, say so too.
KJV Translation: And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the LORD God of my lord the king say so [too].
Keywords: King, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 1:37
NET Translation: As the Lord is with my master the king, so may he be with Solomon, and may he make him an even greater king than my master King David!”
DARBY Translation: As Jehovah has been with my lord the king, even so be he with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David.
KJV Translation: As the LORD hath been with my lord the king, even so be he with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David.
Keywords: King, Solomon, Son
Description: 1 Kings 1:38
NET Translation: So Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, the Kerethites, and the Pelethites went down, put Solomon on King David’s mule, and led him to Gihon.
DARBY Translation: And Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites and the Pelethites went down, and caused Solomon to ride upon king David's mule, and brought him to Gihon.
KJV Translation: So Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, went down, and caused Solomon to ride upon king David's mule, and brought him to Gihon.
Keywords: God, Horn, King, Oil, Priest, Save
Description: 1 Kings 1:39
NET Translation: Zadok the priest took a horn filled with olive oil from the tent and poured it on Solomon; the trumpet was blown and all the people declared, “Long live King Solomon!”
DARBY Translation: And Zadok the priest took the horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, Long live king Solomon!
KJV Translation: And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon.
Keywords: Earth, Sound
Description: 1 Kings 1:40
NET Translation: All the people followed him up, playing flutes and celebrating so loudly they made the ground shake.
DARBY Translation: And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them.
KJV Translation: And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them.
Keywords: Joab, Sound
Description: 1 Kings 1:41
NET Translation: Now Adonijah and all his guests heard the commotion just as they had finished eating. When Joab heard the sound of the trumpet, he asked, “Why is there such a noisy commotion in the city?”
DARBY Translation: And Adonijah and all the guests that were with him heard [it] as they were finishing their repast; and Joab heard the sound of the trumpet, and he said, Wherefore this noise of the city in an uproar?
KJV Translation: And Adonijah and all the guests that [were] with him heard [it] as they had made an end of eating. And when Joab heard the sound of the trumpet, he said, Wherefore [is this] noise of the city being in an uproar?
Keywords: Jonathan, Priest, Son
Description: 1 Kings 1:42
NET Translation: As he was still speaking, Jonathan son of Abiathar the priest arrived. Adonijah said, “Come in, for an important man like you must be bringing good news.”
DARBY Translation: While he yet spoke, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came; and Adonijah said [to him], Come in; for thou art a valiant man, and bringest good news.
KJV Translation: And while he yet spake, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came: and Adonijah said unto him, Come in; for thou [art] a valiant man, and bringest good tidings.
Keywords: David, Jonathan, King, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 1:43
NET Translation: Jonathan replied to Adonijah: “No! Our master King David has made Solomon king.
DARBY Translation: And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, Indeed, our lord king David has made Solomon king.
KJV Translation: And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, Verily our lord king David hath made Solomon king.
Keywords: King, Son
Description: 1 Kings 1:44
NET Translation: The king sent with him Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, the Kerethites, and the Pelethites and they put him on the king’s mule.
DARBY Translation: And the king has sent with him Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites and the Pelethites, and they have caused him to ride upon the king's mule;
KJV Translation: And the king hath sent with him Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and they have caused him to ride upon the king's mule:
Keywords: King, Priest, Prophet
Description: 1 Kings 1:45
NET Translation: Then Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anointed him king in Gihon. They went up from there rejoicing, and the city is in an uproar. That is the sound you hear.
DARBY Translation: and Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon; and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the noise which ye have heard.
KJV Translation: And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This [is] the noise that ye have heard.
Keywords: Solomon, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 1:46
NET Translation: Furthermore, Solomon has assumed the royal throne.
DARBY Translation: And also Solomon is sitting on the throne of the kingdom.
KJV Translation: And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.
Keywords: Better, Bless, God, King, Name, Solomon, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 1:47
NET Translation: The king’s servants have even come to congratulate our master King David, saying, ‘May your God make Solomon more famous than you and make him an even greater king than you!’ Then the king leaned on the bed
DARBY Translation: And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, Thy God make the name of Solomon more excellent than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne! And the king bowed himself on the bed.
KJV Translation: And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.
Keywords: God, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 1:48
NET Translation: and said this: ‘The Lord God of Israel is worthy of praise because today he has placed a successor on my throne and allowed me to see it.’”
DARBY Translation: And also thus said the king: Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who has given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.
KJV Translation: And also thus said the king, Blessed [be] the LORD God of Israel, which hath given [one] to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing [it].
Keywords: Man, Rose
Description: 1 Kings 1:49
NET Translation: All of Adonijah’s guests panicked; they jumped up and rushed off their separate ways.
DARBY Translation: And all Adonijah's guests were afraid, and rose up and went every man his way.
KJV Translation: And all the guests that [were] with Adonijah were afraid, and rose up, and went every man his way.
Description: 1 Kings 1:50
NET Translation: Adonijah feared Solomon, so he got up and went and grabbed hold of the horns of the altar.
DARBY Translation: And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose and went and caught hold of the horns of the altar.
KJV Translation: And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.
Keywords: Ear, King, Servant, Solomon, Swear
Description: 1 Kings 1:51
NET Translation: Solomon was told, “Look, Adonijah fears you; see, he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘May King Solomon solemnly promise me today that he will not kill his servant with the sword.’”
DARBY Translation: And it was told Solomon saying, Behold, Adonijah fears king Solomon; for behold, he has caught hold of the horns of the altar, saying, Let king Solomon swear to me this day that he will not put his servant to death with the sword.
KJV Translation: And it was told Solomon, saying, Behold, Adonijah feareth king Solomon: for, lo, he hath caught hold on the horns of the altar, saying, Let king Solomon swear unto me to day that he will not slay his servant with the sword.
Keywords: Hair, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 1:52
NET Translation: Solomon said, “If he is a loyal subject, not a hair of his head will be harmed, but if he is found to be a traitor, he will die.”
DARBY Translation: And Solomon said, If he be a worthy man, there shall not one of his hairs fall to the earth; but if wickedness be found in him, he shall die.
KJV Translation: And Solomon said, If he will shew himself a worthy man, there shall not an hair of him fall to the earth: but if wickedness shall be found in him, he shall die.
Keywords: King, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 1:53
NET Translation: King Solomon sent men to bring him down from the altar. He came and bowed down to King Solomon, and Solomon told him, “Go home.”
DARBY Translation: And king Solomon sent, and they brought him down from the altar. And he came and bowed himself to king Solomon; and Solomon said to him, Go to thy house.
KJV Translation: So king Solomon sent, and they brought him down from the altar. And he came and bowed himself to king Solomon: and Solomon said unto him, Go to thine house.
Keywords: David, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 2:1
NET Translation: When David was close to death, he told Solomon his son:
DARBY Translation: And the days of David were at hand that he should die; and he enjoined Solomon his son saying,
KJV Translation: Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,
Description: 1 Kings 2:2
NET Translation: “I am about to die. Be strong and become a man!
DARBY Translation: I go the way of all the earth: be of good courage therefore, and be a man;
KJV Translation: I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man;
Keywords: Law
Description: 1 Kings 2:3
NET Translation: Do the job the Lord your God has assigned you by following his instructions and obeying his rules, commandments, regulations, and laws as written in the law of Moses. Then you will succeed in all you do and seek to accomplish,
DARBY Translation: and keep the charge of Jehovah thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his ordinances, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest and whithersoever thou turnest thyself;
KJV Translation: And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself:
Keywords: Art, Children, Heart, Man, Ruth, Throne, Truth
Description: 1 Kings 2:4
NET Translation: and the Lord will fulfill his promise to me, ‘If your descendants watch their step and live faithfully in my presence with all their heart and being, then,’ he promised, ‘you will not fail to have a successor on the throne of Israel.’
DARBY Translation: that Jehovah may confirm his word which he spoke concerning me, saying, If thy sons take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee, said he, a man upon the throne of Israel.
KJV Translation: That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel.
Keywords: Asa, Blood, Girdle, Joab, Son, War
Description: 1 Kings 2:5
NET Translation: “You know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—how he murdered two commanders of the Israelite armies, Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether. During peacetime he struck them down as if in battle; when he shed their blood, he stained the belt on his waist and the sandals on his feet.
DARBY Translation: And thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, to Abner the son of Ner, and to Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, and upon his sandals that were on his feet.
KJV Translation: Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, [and] what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that [was] about his loins, and in his shoes that [were] on his feet.
Keywords: Head, Hoar
Description: 1 Kings 2:6
NET Translation: Do to him what you think is appropriate, but don’t let him live long and die a peaceful death.
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt do according to thy wisdom, and not let his hoar head go down to Sheol in peace.
KJV Translation: Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.
Keywords: Ai, Kindness
Description: 1 Kings 2:7
NET Translation: “Treat fairly the sons of Barzillai of Gilead and provide for their needs, because they helped me when I had to flee from your brother Absalom.
DARBY Translation: But shew kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table; for so they came up to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.
KJV Translation: But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.
Keywords: Death, Meet, Mite, Son
Description: 1 Kings 2:8
NET Translation: “Note well, you still have to contend with Shimei son of Gera, the Benjaminite from Bahurim, who tried to call down upon me a horrible judgment when I went to Mahanaim. He came down and met me at the Jordan, and I solemnly promised him by the Lord, ‘I will not strike you down with the sword.’
DARBY Translation: And behold, there is with thee Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjaminite of Bahurim, who cursed me with a grievous curse in the day that I went to Mahanaim; but he came down to meet me at the Jordan, and I swore to him by Jehovah saying, I will not put thee to death with the sword.
KJV Translation: And, behold, [thou hast] with thee Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite of Bahurim, which cursed me with a grievous curse in the day when I went to Mahanaim: but he came down to meet me at Jordan, and I sware to him by the LORD, saying, I will not put thee to death with the sword.
Keywords: Head, Hoar, Test, Wise
Description: 1 Kings 2:9
NET Translation: But now don’t treat him as if he were innocent. You are a wise man and you know how to handle him; make sure he has a bloody death.”
DARBY Translation: And now hold him not guiltless; for thou art a wise man, and thou shalt know what thou oughtest to do to him; but bring his hoar head down to Sheol with blood.
KJV Translation: Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou [art] a wise man, and knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him; but his hoar head bring thou down to the grave with blood.
Keywords: Buried, David
Description: 1 Kings 2:10
NET Translation: Then David passed away and was buried in the City of David.
DARBY Translation: And David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.
KJV Translation: So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.
Keywords: David, Forty, Israel, Years
Description: 1 Kings 2:11
NET Translation: David reigned over Israel forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years, and in Jerusalem thirty-three years.
DARBY Translation: And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: he reigned seven years in Hebron, and he reigned thirty-three years in Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: And the days that David reigned over Israel [were] forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.
Keywords: David, Kingdom, Solomon, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 2:12
NET Translation: Solomon sat on his father David’s throne, and his royal authority was firmly solidified.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon sat on the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
KJV Translation: Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
Keywords: Mother, Sheba, Son
Description: 1 Kings 2:13
NET Translation: Haggith’s son Adonijah visited Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother. She asked, “Do you come in peace?” He answered, “Yes.”
DARBY Translation: And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? And he said, Peaceably.
KJV Translation: And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? And he said, Peaceably.
Description: 1 Kings 2:14
NET Translation: He added, “I have something to say to you.” She replied, “Speak.”
DARBY Translation: And he said, I have something to say to thee. And she said, Speak.
KJV Translation: He said moreover, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And she said, Say on.
Keywords: Israel, Kingdom
Description: 1 Kings 2:15
NET Translation: He said, “You know that the kingdom was mine and all Israel considered me king. But then the kingdom was given to my brother, for the Lord decided it should be his.
DARBY Translation: And he said, Thou knowest that the kingdom was mine, and all Israel had set their faces on me that I should reign; but the kingdom is turned about and is become my brother's, for it was his from Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And he said, Thou knowest that the kingdom was mine, and [that] all Israel set their faces on me, that I should reign: howbeit the kingdom is turned about, and is become my brother's: for it was his from the LORD.
Keywords: Deny
Description: 1 Kings 2:16
NET Translation: Now I’d like to ask you for just one thing. Please don’t refuse me.” She said, “Go ahead and ask.”
DARBY Translation: And now I ask one petition of thee; refuse me not. And she said to him, Speak.
KJV Translation: And now I ask one petition of thee, deny me not. And she said unto him, Say on.
Keywords: Mite, Pray, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 2:17
NET Translation: He said, “Please ask King Solomon if he would give me Abishag the Shunammite as a wife, for he won’t refuse you.”
DARBY Translation: And he said, Speak, I pray thee, to Solomon the king for he will not refuse thee that he give me Abishag the Shunammite as wife.
KJV Translation: And he said, Speak, I pray thee, unto Solomon the king, (for he will not say thee nay,) that he give me Abishag the Shunammite to wife.
Keywords: Sheba
Description: 1 Kings 2:18
NET Translation: Bathsheba replied, “That’s fine; I’ll speak to the king on your behalf.”
DARBY Translation: And Bathsheba said, Well, I will speak for thee to the king.
KJV Translation: And Bathsheba said, Well; I will speak for thee unto the king.
Keywords: King, Meet, Rose, Sheba
Description: 1 Kings 2:19
NET Translation: So Bathsheba visited King Solomon to speak to him on Adonijah’s behalf. The king got up to greet her, bowed to her, and then sat on his throne. He ordered a throne to be brought for the king’s mother, and she sat at his right hand.
DARBY Translation: And Bathsheba went to king Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself to her, and sat down on his throne; and he caused a throne to be set for the king's mother, and she sat on his right hand.
KJV Translation: Bathsheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand.
Keywords: King, Pray
Description: 1 Kings 2:20
NET Translation: She said, “I would like to ask you for just one small favor. Please don’t refuse me.” He said, “Go ahead and ask, my mother, for I would not refuse you.”
DARBY Translation: Then she said, I desire one small petition of thee; refuse me not. And the king said to her, Ask, my mother, for I will not refuse thee.
KJV Translation: Then she said, I desire one small petition of thee; [I pray thee], say me not nay. And the king said unto her, Ask on, my mother: for I will not say thee nay.
Keywords: Mite
Description: 1 Kings 2:21
NET Translation: She said, “Allow Abishag the Shunammite to be given to your brother Adonijah as a wife.”
DARBY Translation: And she said, Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah thy brother as wife.
KJV Translation: And she said, Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah thy brother to wife.
Keywords: Joab, King, Kingdom, Mite, Solomon, Son
Description: 1 Kings 2:22
NET Translation: King Solomon answered his mother, “Why just request Abishag the Shunammite for him? Since he is my older brother, you should also request the kingdom for him, for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab son of Zeruiah!”
DARBY Translation: And king Solomon answered and said to his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he is mine elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah.
KJV Translation: And king Solomon answered and said unto his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he [is] mine elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah.
Keywords: God, King, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 2:23
NET Translation: King Solomon then swore an oath by the Lord, “May God judge me severely, if Adonijah does not pay for this request with his life!
DARBY Translation: And king Solomon swore by Jehovah saying, God do so to me, and more also, Adonijah has spoken this word against his own life!
KJV Translation: Then king Solomon sware by the LORD, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah have not spoken this word against his own life.
Keywords: David, Death, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 2:24
NET Translation: Now, as certainly as the Lord lives (he who made me secure, allowed me to sit on my father David’s throne, and established a dynasty for me as he promised), Adonijah will be executed today!”
DARBY Translation: And now [as] Jehovah liveth, who has established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who has made me a house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death this day.
KJV Translation: Now therefore, [as] the LORD liveth, which hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath made me an house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death this day.
Keywords: Hand, King, Solomon, Son
Description: 1 Kings 2:25
NET Translation: King Solomon then sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he killed Adonijah.
DARBY Translation: And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; who fell on him, that he died.
KJV Translation: And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died.
Keywords: Ark, David, God, Priest, Rest, Time
Description: 1 Kings 2:26
NET Translation: The king then told Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your property in Anathoth. You deserve to die, but today I will not kill you because you did carry the ark of the Sovereign Lord before my father David and you suffered with my father through all his difficult times.”
DARBY Translation: And the king said to Abiathar the priest, Go to Anathoth, to thine own fields; for thou art worthy of death; but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou didst bear the ark of Adonai Jehovah before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted.
KJV Translation: And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou [art] worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted.
Keywords: Might, Priest, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 2:27
NET Translation: Solomon removed Abiathar from being a priest for the Lord, fulfilling the Lord’s message that he had pronounced against the family of Eli in Shiloh.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon thrust out Abiathar from being priest to Jehovah, to fulfil the word of Jehovah, which he had spoken concerning the house of Eli in Shiloh.
KJV Translation: So Solomon thrust out Abiathar from being priest unto the LORD; that he might fulfil the word of the LORD, which he spake concerning the house of Eli in Shiloh.
Keywords: Hough, Joab, Tabernacle
Description: 1 Kings 2:28
NET Translation: When the news reached Joab (for Joab had supported Adonijah, although he had not supported Absalom), he ran to the tent of the Lord and grabbed hold of the horns of the altar.
DARBY Translation: And the report came to Joab (for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he had not turned after Absalom); and Joab fled to the tent of Jehovah, and caught hold of the horns of the altar.
KJV Translation: Then tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled unto the tabernacle of the LORD, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.
Keywords: Joab, King, Solomon, Son, Tabernacle
Description: 1 Kings 2:29
NET Translation: When King Solomon heard that Joab had run to the tent of the Lord and was right there beside the altar, he ordered Benaiah son of Jehoiada, “Go, strike him down.”
DARBY Translation: And it was told king Solomon that Joab had fled to the tent of Jehovah; and behold, he is by the altar. And Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, Go, fall on him.
KJV Translation: And it was told king Solomon that Joab was fled unto the tabernacle of the LORD; and, behold, [he is] by the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, Go, fall upon him.
Keywords: King, Tabernacle
Description: 1 Kings 2:30
NET Translation: When Benaiah arrived at the tent of the Lord, he said to him, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But he replied, “No, I will die here!” So Benaiah sent word to the king and reported Joab’s reply.
DARBY Translation: And Benaiah came to the tent of Jehovah and said to him, Thus saith the king: Come forth. And he said, No; for I will die here. And Benaiah brought the king word again, saying, Thus said Joab, and thus he answered me.
KJV Translation: And Benaiah came to the tabernacle of the LORD, and said unto him, Thus saith the king, Come forth. And he said, Nay; but I will die here. And Benaiah brought the king word again, saying, Thus said Joab, and thus he answered me.
Keywords: Joab, King
Description: 1 Kings 2:31
NET Translation: The king told him, “Do as he said! Strike him down and bury him. Take away from me and from my father’s family the guilt of Joab’s murderous, bloody deeds.
DARBY Translation: And the king said to him, Do as he has said, and fall upon him, and bury him; and take away the innocent blood, which Joab shed, from me and from the house of my father.
KJV Translation: And the king said unto him, Do as he hath said, and fall upon him, and bury him; that thou mayest take away the innocent blood, which Joab shed, from me, and from the house of my father.
Keywords: Asa, Better, Blood, David, Righteous, Son
Description: 1 Kings 2:32
NET Translation: May the Lord punish him for the blood he shed; behind my father David’s back he struck down and murdered with the sword two men who were more innocent and morally upright than he—Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah shall requite the blood which he shed upon his own head, because he fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, without my father David's knowledge: Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah.
KJV Translation: And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, who fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowing [thereof, to wit], Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah.
Keywords: Blood, Head, Peace, Seed
Description: 1 Kings 2:33
NET Translation: May Joab and his descendants be perpetually guilty of their shed blood, but may the Lord give perpetual peace to David, his descendants, his family, and his dynasty.”
DARBY Translation: And their blood shall be requited upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever; but upon David, and upon his seed, and upon his house, and upon his throne, shall there be peace for ever from Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but upon David, and upon his seed, and upon his house, and upon his throne, shall there be peace for ever from the LORD.
Keywords: Buried, Son
Description: 1 Kings 2:34
NET Translation: So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up and executed Joab; he was buried at his home in the wilderness.
DARBY Translation: And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up and fell upon him, and put him to death; and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.
KJV Translation: So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up, and fell upon him, and slew him: and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.
Keywords: King, Priest, Son
Description: 1 Kings 2:35
NET Translation: The king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada to take his place at the head of the army, and the king appointed Zadok the priest to take Abiathar’s place.
DARBY Translation: And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his stead over the host; and Zadok the priest the king put in the stead of Abiathar.
KJV Translation: And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his room over the host: and Zadok the priest did the king put in the room of Abiathar.
Keywords: Build, Called, King
Description: 1 Kings 2:36
NET Translation: Next the king summoned Shimei and told him, “Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and live there, but you may not leave there to go anywhere.
DARBY Translation: And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said to him, Build thee a house in Jerusalem, and abide there, and go not forth thence anywhere.
KJV Translation: And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence any whither.
Keywords: Blood, Brook, Halt
Description: 1 Kings 2:37
NET Translation: If you ever do leave and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will certainly die. You will be responsible for your own death.”
DARBY Translation: And it shall be that on the day thou goest forth, and passest over the torrent of Kidron, know for certain that thou shalt surely die: thy blood shall be upon thine own head.
KJV Translation: For it shall be, [that] on the day thou goest out, and passest over the brook Kidron, thou shalt know for certain that thou shalt surely die: thy blood shall be upon thine own head.
Keywords: Jerusalem, King, Servant
Description: 1 Kings 2:38
NET Translation: Shimei said to the king, “My master the king’s proposal is acceptable. Your servant will do as you say.” So Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time.
DARBY Translation: And Shimei said to the king, The saying is good: as my lord the king has said, so will thy servant do. And Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.
KJV Translation: And Shimei said unto the king, The saying [is] good: as my lord the king hath said, so will thy servant do. And Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.
Keywords: Ass, King, Son
Description: 1 Kings 2:39
NET Translation: Three years later two of Shimei’s servants ran away to King Achish son of Maacah of Gath. Shimei was told, “Look, your servants are in Gath.”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two servants of Shimei's ran away to Achish son of Maachah, king of Gath. And they told Shimei saying, Behold, thy servants are in Gath.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish son of Maachah king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, thy servants [be] in Gath.
Keywords: Seek
Description: 1 Kings 2:40
NET Translation: So Shimei got up, saddled his donkey, and went to Achish at Gath to find his servants; Shimei went and brought back his servants from Gath.
DARBY Translation: Then Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath, to Achish, to seek his servants; and Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath.
KJV Translation: And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish to seek his servants: and Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath.
Keywords: Jerusalem, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 2:41
NET Translation: When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had then returned,
DARBY Translation: And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and had come again.
KJV Translation: And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again.
Keywords: Abroad, Called, Ear, Halt, King, Swear
Description: 1 Kings 2:42
NET Translation: the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “You will recall that I made you take an oath by the Lord, and I solemnly warned you, ‘If you ever leave and go anywhere, know for sure that you will certainly die.’ You said to me, ‘The proposal is acceptable; I agree to it.’
DARBY Translation: And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said to him, Did I not make thee swear by Jehovah, and protest to thee, saying, Know for certain, that on the day thou goest forth, and walkest abroad anywhere, thou shalt surely die? and thou saidst to me, The word that I have heard is good.
KJV Translation: And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Did I not make thee to swear by the LORD, and protested unto thee, saying, Know for a certain, on the day thou goest out, and walkest abroad any whither, that thou shalt surely die? and thou saidst unto me, The word [that] I have heard [is] good.
Keywords: Oath
Description: 1 Kings 2:43
NET Translation: Why then have you broken the oath you made before the Lord and disobeyed the order I gave you?”
DARBY Translation: Why then hast thou not kept the oath of Jehovah, and the commandment that I charged thee with?
KJV Translation: Why then hast thou not kept the oath of the LORD, and the commandment that I have charged thee with?
Keywords: Art, David, Heart, King
Description: 1 Kings 2:44
NET Translation: Then the king said to Shimei, “You are well aware of the way you mistreated my father David. The Lord will punish you for what you did.
DARBY Translation: And the king said to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness of which thy heart is conscious, which thou didst to David my father; and Jehovah returns thy wickedness upon thine own head;
KJV Translation: The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head;
Keywords: David, King, Solomon, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 2:45
NET Translation: But King Solomon will be empowered, and David’s dynasty will endure permanently before the Lord.”
DARBY Translation: and king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before Jehovah for ever.
KJV Translation: And king Solomon [shall be] blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.
Keywords: Hand, King, Kingdom, Son
Description: 1 Kings 2:46
NET Translation: The king then gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada who went and executed Shimei. So Solomon took firm control of the kingdom.
DARBY Translation: And the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; who went out and fell upon him, and he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.
KJV Translation: So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; which went out, and fell upon him, that he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.
Keywords: Affinity, Jerusalem, King, Pharaoh, Solomon, Wall
Description: 1 Kings 3:1
NET Translation: Solomon made an alliance by marriage with Pharaoh, king of Egypt; he married Pharaoh’s daughter. He brought her to the City of David until he could finish building his residence and the temple of the Lord and the wall around Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon allied himself by marriage with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh's daughter, and brought her into the city of David, until he had ended building his own house, and the house of Jehovah, and the wall of Jerusalem round about.
KJV Translation: And Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh's daughter, and brought her into the city of David, until he had made an end of building his own house, and the house of the LORD, and the wall of Jerusalem round about.
Keywords: Name
Description: 1 Kings 3:2
NET Translation: Now the people were offering sacrifices at the high places, because in those days a temple had not yet been built to honor the Lord.
DARBY Translation: Only, the people sacrificed on the high places; for there was no house built to the name of Jehovah, until those days.
KJV Translation: Only the people sacrificed in high places, because there was no house built unto the name of the LORD, until those days.
Keywords: David, Incense, King, Solomon, Statutes
Description: 1 Kings 3:3
NET Translation: Solomon demonstrated his loyalty to the Lord by following the practices of his father David, except that he offered sacrifices and burned incense on the high places.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon loved Jehovah, walking in the statutes of David his father; only, he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.
KJV Translation: And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places.
Keywords: King, Offerings, Rings, Sacrifice, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 3:4
NET Translation: The king went to Gibeon to offer sacrifices, for it had the most prominent of the high places. Solomon would offer up 1,000 burnt sacrifices on the altar there.
DARBY Translation: And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt-offerings did Solomon offer up upon that altar.
KJV Translation: And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that [was] the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar.
Keywords: Dream, God, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 3:5
NET Translation: One night in Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream. God said, “Tell me what I should give you.”
DARBY Translation: In Gibeon Jehovah appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.
KJV Translation: In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.
Keywords: Art, David, Heart, Servant, Solomon, Son
Description: 1 Kings 3:6
NET Translation: Solomon replied, “You demonstrated great loyalty to your servant, my father David, as he served you faithfully, properly, and sincerely. You have maintained this great loyalty to this day by allowing his son to sit on his throne.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon said, Thou hast shewn unto thy servant David my father great loving-kindness, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great loving-kindness, that thou hast given him a son who sits upon his throne, as it is this day.
KJV Translation: And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as [it is] this day.
Keywords: David, King, Servant
Description: 1 Kings 3:7
NET Translation: Now, O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in my father David’s place, even though I am only a young man and am inexperienced.
DARBY Translation: And now, Jehovah my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father; and I am but a little child: I know not to go out and to come in.
KJV Translation: And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I [am but] a little child: I know not [how] to go out or come in.
Keywords: Servant
Description: 1 Kings 3:8
NET Translation: Your servant stands among your chosen people; they are a great nation that is too numerous to count or number.
DARBY Translation: And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude.
KJV Translation: And thy servant [is] in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude.
Keywords: Art, Heart, Judge, Servant
Description: 1 Kings 3:9
NET Translation: So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.”
DARBY Translation: Give therefore to thy servant an understanding heart, to judge thy people, to discern between good and bad; for who is able to judge this thy numerous people?
KJV Translation: Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
Keywords: Solomon, Speech
Description: 1 Kings 3:10
NET Translation: The Lord was pleased that Solomon made this request.
DARBY Translation: And the word pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
KJV Translation: And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Keywords: God, Life, Riches
Description: 1 Kings 3:11
NET Translation: God said to him, “Because you asked for the ability to make wise judicial decisions, and not for long life, or riches, or vengeance on your enemies,
DARBY Translation: And God said to him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life, neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies, but hast asked for thyself discernment to understand judgment;
KJV Translation: And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;
Keywords: Wise
Description: 1 Kings 3:12
NET Translation: I grant your request and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.
DARBY Translation: behold, I have done according to thy word: behold, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there hath been none like unto thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
KJV Translation: Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
Description: 1 Kings 3:13
NET Translation: Furthermore, I am giving you what you did not request—riches and honor so that you will be the greatest king of your generation.
DARBY Translation: And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches and glory; so that there shall not be any among the Kings like unto thee all thy days.
KJV Translation: And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the Kings like unto thee all thy days.
Keywords: David, Statutes
Description: 1 Kings 3:14
NET Translation: If you follow my instructions by obeying my rules and regulations, just as your father David did, then I will grant you long life.”
DARBY Translation: And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will prolong thy days.
KJV Translation: And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.
Keywords: Ark, Covenant, Feast, Peace, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 3:15
NET Translation: Solomon then woke up and realized it was a dream. He went to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the Lord’s covenant, offered up burnt sacrifices, presented peace offerings, and held a feast for all his servants.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon awoke, and behold, it was a dream. And he came to Jerusalem, and stood before the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, and offered up burnt-offerings, and offered peace-offerings, and made a feast to all his servants.
KJV Translation: And Solomon awoke; and, behold, [it was] a dream. And he came to Jerusalem, and stood before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and offered up burnt offerings, and offered peace offerings, and made a feast to all his servants.
Description: 1 Kings 3:16
NET Translation: Then two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him.
DARBY Translation: Then came two women, harlots, to the king, and stood before him.
KJV Translation: Then came there two women, [that were] harlots, unto the king, and stood before him.
Keywords: Man
Description: 1 Kings 3:17
NET Translation: One of the women said, “My master, this woman and I live in the same house. I had a baby while she was with me in the house.
DARBY Translation: And the first woman said, Ah, my lord! I and this woman abode in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the house.
KJV Translation: And the one woman said, O my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the house.
Keywords: Anger, Ass, Man, Save, Stranger
Description: 1 Kings 3:18
NET Translation: Then three days after I had my baby, this woman also had a baby. We were alone; there was no one else in the house except the two of us.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass the third day after I was delivered, that this woman was delivered also; and we were together; no stranger was with us in the house, only we two were in the house.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass the third day after that I was delivered, that this woman was delivered also: and we [were] together; [there was] no stranger with us in the house, save we two in the house.
Description: 1 Kings 3:19
NET Translation: This woman’s child suffocated during the night when she rolled on top of him.
DARBY Translation: And this woman's child died in the night; because she had lain upon it.
KJV Translation: And this woman's child died in the night; because she overlaid it.
Keywords: Dead, Handmaid, Rose, Son
Description: 1 Kings 3:20
NET Translation: She got up in the middle of the night and took my son from my side, while your servant was sleeping. She put him in her arms, and put her dead son in my arms.
DARBY Translation: And she arose at midnight, and took my son from beside me, while thy handmaid slept, and laid it in her bosom, and laid her dead son in my bosom.
KJV Translation: And she arose at midnight, and took my son from beside me, while thine handmaid slept, and laid it in her bosom, and laid her dead child in my bosom.
Keywords: Morning, Rose
Description: 1 Kings 3:21
NET Translation: I got up in the morning to nurse my son, and there he was, dead! But when I examined him carefully in the morning, I realized it was not my baby.”
DARBY Translation: And when I rose in the morning to give my child suck, behold, it was dead; and I considered it in the morning, and behold, it was not my son, whom I bore.
KJV Translation: And when I rose in the morning to give my child suck, behold, it was dead: but when I had considered it in the morning, behold, it was not my son, which I did bear.
Keywords: Dead, Man
Description: 1 Kings 3:22
NET Translation: The other woman said, “No! My son is alive; your son is dead!” But the first woman replied, “No, your son is dead; my son is alive.” Each presented her case before the king.
DARBY Translation: And the other woman said, No, for the living is my son, and the dead is thy son. And this one said, No, but the dead is thy son, and the living is my son. Thus they spoke before the king.
KJV Translation: And the other woman said, Nay; but the living [is] my son, and the dead [is] thy son. And this said, No; but the dead [is] thy son, and the living [is] my son. Thus they spake before the king.
Keywords: Son
Description: 1 Kings 3:23
NET Translation: The king said, “One says, ‘My son is alive; your son is dead,’ while the other says, ‘No, your son is dead; my son is alive.’”
DARBY Translation: Then said the king, The one says, This that is living is my son, and thy son is the dead; and the other says, No, for thy son is the dead, and my son is the living.
KJV Translation: Then said the king, The one saith, This [is] my son that liveth, and thy son [is] the dead: and the other saith, Nay; but thy son [is] the dead, and my son [is] the living.
Keywords: King, Sword
Description: 1 Kings 3:24
NET Translation: The king ordered, “Get me a sword.” So they placed a sword before the king.
DARBY Translation: And the king said, Bring me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king.
KJV Translation: And the king said, Bring me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king.
Keywords: King
Description: 1 Kings 3:25
NET Translation: The king then said, “Cut the living child in two, and give half to one and half to the other!”
DARBY Translation: And the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other.
KJV Translation: And the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other.
Keywords: Man, Wise
Description: 1 Kings 3:26
NET Translation: The real mother spoke up to the king, for her motherly instincts were awakened. She said, “My master, give her the living child! Whatever you do, don’t kill him!” But the other woman said, “Neither one of us will have him. Let them cut him in two!”
DARBY Translation: Then spoke the woman whose was the living child to the king, for her bowels yearned over her son, and she said, Ah, my lord! give her the living child, and in no wise put it to death. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine; divide it.
KJV Translation: Then spake the woman whose the living child [was] unto the king, for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine, [but] divide [it].
Keywords: King, Mother, Wise
Description: 1 Kings 3:27
NET Translation: The king responded, “Give the first woman the living child; don’t kill him. She is the mother.”
DARBY Translation: And the king answered and said, Give this one the living child, and in no wise put it to death: she is its mother.
KJV Translation: Then the king answered and said, Give her the living child, and in no wise slay it: she [is] the mother thereof.
Keywords: God, Israel, Judgment, King, Wisdom
Description: 1 Kings 3:28
NET Translation: When all Israel heard about the judicial decision which the king had rendered, they respected the king, for they realized that he possessed divine wisdom to make judicial decisions.
DARBY Translation: And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.
KJV Translation: And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God [was] in him, to do judgment.
Keywords: King, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 4:1
NET Translation: King Solomon ruled over all Israel.
DARBY Translation: And king Solomon was king over all Israel.
KJV Translation: So king Solomon was king over all Israel.
Keywords: Son
Description: 1 Kings 4:2
NET Translation: These were his officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest.
DARBY Translation: And these are the princes whom he had: Azariah the son of Zadok was priest;
KJV Translation: And these [were] the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,
Keywords: Jehoshaphat, Son
Description: 1 Kings 4:3
NET Translation: Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, wrote down what happened. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of the records.
DARBY Translation: Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, chronicler;
KJV Translation: Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder.
Keywords: Son
Description: 1 Kings 4:4
NET Translation: Benaiah son of Jehoiada was commander of the army. Zadok and Abiathar were priests.
DARBY Translation: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host; and Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
KJV Translation: And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada [was] over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar [were] the priests:
Keywords: Son
Description: 1 Kings 4:5
NET Translation: Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king.
DARBY Translation: and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the superintendents; and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, the king's friend;
KJV Translation: And Azariah the son of Nathan [was] over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan [was] principal officer, [and] the king's friend:
Keywords: Son
Description: 1 Kings 4:6
NET Translation: Ahishar was supervisor of the palace. Adoniram son of Abda was supervisor of the work crews.
DARBY Translation: and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the levy-service.
KJV Translation: And Ahishar [was] over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda [was] over the tribute.
Keywords: Ear, King, Man, Solomon, Twelve, Victuals
Description: 1 Kings 4:7
NET Translation: Solomon had twelve district governors appointed throughout Israel who acquired supplies for the king and his palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon had twelve superintendents over all Israel; and they provided food for the king and his household: each man his month in the year had to make provision.
KJV Translation: And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.
Keywords: Son
Description: 1 Kings 4:8
NET Translation: These were their names: Ben Hur was in charge of the hill country of Ephraim.
DARBY Translation: And these are their names: Ben-Hur, in mount Ephraim.
KJV Translation: And these [are] their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:
Keywords: Son
Description: 1 Kings 4:9
NET Translation: Ben Deker was in charge of Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh, and Elon Beth Hanan.
DARBY Translation: Ben-Deker in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh, and Elon-Beth-hanan.
KJV Translation: The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Bethshemesh, and Elonbethhanan:
Keywords: Son
Description: 1 Kings 4:10
NET Translation: Ben Hesed was in charge of Arubboth; he controlled Socoh and all the territory of Hepher.
DARBY Translation: Ben-Hesed, in Arubboth; he had Sochoh, and all the land of Hepher.
KJV Translation: The son of Hesed, in Aruboth; to him [pertained] Sochoh, and all the land of Hepher:
Keywords: Solomon, Son
Description: 1 Kings 4:11
NET Translation: Ben Abinadab was in charge of Naphath Dor. (He was married to Solomon’s daughter Taphath.)
DARBY Translation: Ben-Abinadab had all the upland of Dor; Taphath the daughter of Solomon was his wife.
KJV Translation: The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife:
Keywords: Son
Description: 1 Kings 4:12
NET Translation: Baana son of Ahilud was in charge of Taanach and Megiddo, as well as all of Beth Shean next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth Shean to Abel Meholah and on past Jokmeam.
DARBY Translation: Baana the son of Ahilud had Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-shean, which is by Zaretan beneath Jizreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-Meholah, as far as beyond Jokneam.
KJV Translation: Baana the son of Ahilud; [to him pertained] Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean, which [is] by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, [even] unto [the place that is] beyond Jokneam:
Keywords: Son
Description: 1 Kings 4:13
NET Translation: Ben Geber was in charge of Ramoth Gilead; he controlled the villages of Jair son of Manasseh in Gilead, as well as the region of Argob in Bashan, including sixty large walled cities with bronze bars locking their gates.
DARBY Translation: Ben-Geber, in Ramoth-Gilead; he had the villages of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; he had the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, sixty great cities with walls and bars of bronze.
KJV Translation: The son of Geber, in Ramothgilead; to him [pertained] the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which [are] in Gilead; to him [also pertained] the region of Argob, which [is] in Bashan, threescore great cities with walls and brasen bars:
Keywords: Son
Description: 1 Kings 4:14
NET Translation: Ahinadab son of Iddo was in charge of Mahanaim.
DARBY Translation: Ahinadab the son of Iddo, at Mahanaim.
KJV Translation: Ahinadab the son of Iddo [had] Mahanaim:
Keywords: Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 4:15
NET Translation: Ahimaaz was in charge of Naphtali. (He married Solomon’s daughter Basemath.)
DARBY Translation: Ahimaaz, in Nephtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon as wife.
KJV Translation: Ahimaaz [was] in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:
Keywords: Ai, Asher, Son
Description: 1 Kings 4:16
NET Translation: Baana son of Hushai was in charge of Asher and Aloth.
DARBY Translation: Baanah the son of Hushai, in Asher and in Aloth.
KJV Translation: Baanah the son of Hushai [was] in Asher and in Aloth:
Keywords: Jehoshaphat, Son
Description: 1 Kings 4:17
NET Translation: Jehoshaphat son of Paruah was in charge of Issachar.
DARBY Translation: Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar.
KJV Translation: Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:
Keywords: Son
Description: 1 Kings 4:18
NET Translation: Shimei son of Ela was in charge of Benjamin.
DARBY Translation: Shimei the son of Ela, in Benjamin.
KJV Translation: Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:
Keywords: King, Son
Description: 1 Kings 4:19
NET Translation: Geber son of Uri was in charge of the land of Gilead (the territory which had once belonged to King Sihon of the Amorites and to King Og of Bashan). He was sole governor of the area.
DARBY Translation: Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the land of Sihon the king of the Amorites, and of Og the king of Bashan; and [he was] the only superintendent that was in the land.
KJV Translation: Geber the son of Uri [was] in the country of Gilead, [in] the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and [he was] the only officer which [was] in the land.
Keywords: Israel, Judah, King, Sea
Description: 1 Kings 4:20
NET Translation: The people of Judah and Israel were as innumerable as the sand on the seashore; they had plenty to eat and drink and were happy.
DARBY Translation: Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking and making merry.
KJV Translation: Judah and Israel [were] many, as the sand which [is] by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry.
Keywords: River, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 4:21
NET Translation: (5:1) Solomon ruled all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms paid tribute as Solomon’s subjects throughout his lifetime.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon ruled over all kingdoms from the river to the land of the Philistines, and as far as the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.
KJV Translation: And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.
Keywords: Vision
Description: 1 Kings 4:22
NET Translation: Each day Solomon’s royal court consumed thirty cors of finely milled flour, sixty cors of cereal,
DARBY Translation: And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and sixty measures of meal,
KJV Translation: And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal,
Keywords: Fat
Description: 1 Kings 4:23
NET Translation: ten calves fattened in the stall, 20 calves from the pasture, and 100 sheep, not to mention rams, gazelles, deer, and well-fed birds.
DARBY Translation: ten fatted oxen, and twenty oxen out of the pastures, and a hundred sheep, besides harts, and gazelles, and fallow-deer, and fatted fowl.
KJV Translation: Ten fat oxen, and twenty oxen out of the pastures, and an hundred sheep, beside harts, and roebucks, and fallowdeer, and fatted fowl.
Keywords: Peace
Description: 1 Kings 4:24
NET Translation: His royal court was so large because he ruled over all the kingdoms west of the Euphrates River from Tiphsah to Gaza; he was at peace with all his neighbors.
DARBY Translation: For he had dominion over all on this side the river, from Tiphsah as far as Gazah, over all the Kings on this side the river; and he had peace on all sides round about.
KJV Translation: For he had dominion over all [the region] on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the Kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.
Keywords: Dan, Fig, Israel, Judah, Man, Vine
Description: 1 Kings 4:25
NET Translation: All the people of Judah and Israel had security; everyone from Dan to Beer Sheba enjoyed the produce of their vines and fig trees throughout Solomon’s lifetime.
DARBY Translation: And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig-tree, from Dan even to Beer-sheba, all the days of Solomon.
KJV Translation: And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon.
Keywords: Forty, Solomon, Twelve
Description: 1 Kings 4:26
NET Translation: Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen.
KJV Translation: And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen.
Keywords: King, Man
Description: 1 Kings 4:27
NET Translation: The district governors acquired supplies for King Solomon and all who ate in his royal palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year; they made sure nothing was lacking.
DARBY Translation: And those officers provided food for king Solomon, and for all who came to king Solomon's table, every man in his month: they let nothing be wanting.
KJV Translation: And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for all that came unto king Solomon's table, every man in his month: they lacked nothing.
Keywords: Man
Description: 1 Kings 4:28
NET Translation: Each one also brought to the assigned location his quota of barley and straw for the various horses.
DARBY Translation: And the barley, and the straw for the horses and coursers, they brought to the place where [the superintendents] were, every man according to his charge.
KJV Translation: Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries brought they unto the place where [the officers] were, every man according to his charge.
Keywords: God, Sea, Solomon, Wisdom
Description: 1 Kings 4:29
NET Translation: God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the seashore.
DARBY Translation: And God gave Solomon wisdom and very great understanding and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea-shore.
KJV Translation: And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that [is] on the sea shore.
Keywords: Children, Wisdom
Description: 1 Kings 4:30
NET Translation: Solomon was wiser than all the men of the east and all the sages of Egypt.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the sons of the east, and all the wisdom of Egypt.
KJV Translation: And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.
Keywords: Fame
Description: 1 Kings 4:31
NET Translation: He was wiser than any man, including Ethan the Ezrahite or Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. He was famous in all the neighboring nations.
DARBY Translation: For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol; and his fame was in all the nations round about.
KJV Translation: For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.
Description: 1 Kings 4:32
NET Translation: He composed 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs.
DARBY Translation: And he spoke three thousand proverbs; and his songs were a thousand and five.
KJV Translation: And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.
Keywords: Cedar, Lebanon, Sop, Tree
Description: 1 Kings 4:33
NET Translation: He produced manuals on botany, describing every kind of plant, from the cedars of Lebanon to the hyssop that grows on walls. He also produced manuals on biology, describing animals, birds, insects, and fish.
DARBY Translation: And he spoke of the trees, from the cedar-tree that is on Lebanon even to the hyssop that springs out of the wall; he spoke also of cattle, and of fowls, and of creeping things, and of fishes.
KJV Translation: And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that [is] in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes.
Keywords: Ear, Wisdom
Description: 1 Kings 4:34
NET Translation: People from all nations came to hear Solomon’s display of wisdom; they came from all the Kings of the earth who heard about his wisdom.
DARBY Translation: And there came of all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all the Kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom.
KJV Translation: And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all Kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.
Keywords: Hiram, King, Tyre
Description: 1 Kings 5:1
NET Translation: (5:15) King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to Solomon when he heard that he had been anointed king in his father’s place. (Hiram had always been an ally of David.)
DARBY Translation: And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the place of his father; for Hiram always loved David.
KJV Translation: And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.
Keywords: Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 5:2
NET Translation: Solomon then sent this message to Hiram:
DARBY Translation: And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,
KJV Translation: And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,
Keywords: Build, David, God, Name
Description: 1 Kings 5:3
NET Translation: “You know that my father David was unable to build a temple to honor the Lord his God, for he was busy fighting battles on all fronts while the Lord subdued his enemies.
DARBY Translation: Thou knowest that David my father could not build a house unto the name of Jehovah his God, because of the wars which were about him on every side, until Jehovah put them under the soles of his feet.
KJV Translation: Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.
Keywords: Adversary, Evil, God, Rest
Description: 1 Kings 5:4
NET Translation: But now the Lord my God has made me secure on all fronts; there is no adversary or dangerous threat.
DARBY Translation: But now Jehovah my God has given me rest on every side: there is neither adversary nor evil event.
KJV Translation: But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, [so that there is] neither adversary nor evil occurrent.
Keywords: Build, David, Name, Purpose, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 5:5
NET Translation: So I have decided to build a temple to honor the Lord my God, as the Lord instructed my father David, ‘Your son, whom I will put on your throne in your place, is the one who will build a temple to honor me.’
DARBY Translation: And behold, I purpose to build a house unto the name of Jehovah my God, as Jehovah spoke to David my father saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy stead, he shall build a house unto my name.
KJV Translation: And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name.
Keywords: Cedar, Halt
Description: 1 Kings 5:6
NET Translation: So now order some cedars of Lebanon to be cut for me. My servants will work with your servants. I will pay your servants whatever you say is appropriate, for you know that we have no one among us who knows how to cut down trees like the Sidonians.”
DARBY Translation: And now command that they hew me cedar-trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants; and I will give thee hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt say; for thou knowest that there is not among us any that are experienced in cutting timber like to the Zidonians.
KJV Translation: Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that [there is] not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians.
Keywords: David, Hiram, Son, Wise
Description: 1 Kings 5:7
NET Translation: When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was very happy. He said, “The Lord is worthy of praise today because he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation.”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be Jehovah this day, who has given to David a wise son over this great people.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed [be] the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.
Keywords: Hiram, Test
Description: 1 Kings 5:8
NET Translation: Hiram then sent this message to Solomon: “I received the message you sent to me. I will give you all the cedars and evergreens you need.
DARBY Translation: And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have heard the things which thou sentest to me for: I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of cypress.
KJV Translation: And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for: [and] I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir.
Keywords: Food, Giving, Halt, Lebanon, Sea
Description: 1 Kings 5:9
NET Translation: My servants will bring the timber down from Lebanon to the sea. I will send it by sea in raft-like bundles to the place you designate. There I will separate the logs and you can carry them away. In exchange you will supply the food I need for my royal court.”
DARBY Translation: My servants shall bring [them] down from Lebanon to the sea; and I will convey them by sea [in] rafts to the place that thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be broken up there, and thou shalt receive them. And thou shalt accomplish my desire in giving food for my household.
KJV Translation: My servants shall bring [them] down from Lebanon unto the sea: and I will convey them by sea in floats unto the place that thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be discharged there, and thou shalt receive [them]: and thou shalt accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household.
Keywords: Cedar, Hiram, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 5:10
NET Translation: So Hiram supplied the cedars and evergreens Solomon needed,
DARBY Translation: So Hiram gave Solomon cedar-trees and cypress-trees [according to] all his desire.
KJV Translation: So Hiram gave Solomon cedar trees and fir trees [according to] all his desire.
Keywords: Ear, Food, Hiram, Pure, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 5:11
NET Translation: and Solomon supplied Hiram annually with 20,000 cors of wheat as provision for his royal court, as well as 120,000 gallons of pure olive oil.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat as food for his household, and twenty measures of beaten oil: thus gave Solomon to Hiram year by year.
KJV Translation: And Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat [for] food to his household, and twenty measures of pure oil: thus gave Solomon to Hiram year by year.
Keywords: Hiram, Peace, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 5:12
NET Translation: So the Lord gave Solomon wisdom, as he had promised him. And Hiram and Solomon were at peace and made a treaty.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah gave Solomon wisdom as he promised him. And there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league.
KJV Translation: And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.
Keywords: King, Raised, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 5:13
NET Translation: King Solomon conscripted work crews from throughout Israel, 30,000 men in all.
DARBY Translation: And king Solomon raised a levy out of all Israel; and the levy was thirty thousand men.
KJV Translation: And king Solomon raised a levy out of all Israel; and the levy was thirty thousand men.
Keywords: Months
Description: 1 Kings 5:14
NET Translation: He sent them to Lebanon in shifts of 10,000 men per month. They worked in Lebanon for one month, and then spent two months at home. Adoniram was supervisor of the work crews.
DARBY Translation: And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses; a month they were in Lebanon, two months at home; and Adoniram was over the levy.
KJV Translation: And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses: a month they were in Lebanon, [and] two months at home: and Adoniram [was] over the levy.
Keywords: Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 5:15
NET Translation: Solomon also had 70,000 common laborers and 80,000 stonecutters in the hills,
DARBY Translation: And Solomon had seventy thousand that bore burdens, and eighty thousand stone-masons in the mountains;
KJV Translation: And Solomon had threescore and ten thousand that bare burdens, and fourscore thousand hewers in the mountains;
Description: 1 Kings 5:16
NET Translation: besides 3,300 officials who supervised the workers.
DARBY Translation: besides the overseers whom Solomon had set over the work, three thousand three hundred, who ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
KJV Translation: Beside the chief of Solomon's officers which [were] over the work, three thousand and three hundred, which ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
Keywords: Foundation, King
Description: 1 Kings 5:17
NET Translation: By royal order they supplied large valuable stones in order to build the temple’s foundation with chiseled stone.
DARBY Translation: And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, hewn stones, to lay the foundation of the house.
KJV Translation: And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, [and] hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.
Keywords: Build
Description: 1 Kings 5:18
NET Translation: Solomon’s and Hiram’s construction workers, along with men from Byblos, did the chiseling and prepared the wood and stones for the building of the temple.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon's builders and Hiram's builders and the Giblites hewed them, and prepared timber and stones to build the house.
KJV Translation: And Solomon's builders and Hiram's builders did hew [them], and the stonesquarers: so they prepared timber and stones to build the house.
Keywords: Ass, Build, Children, Ear, Israel
Description: 1 Kings 6:1
NET Translation: In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites left Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, during the month Ziv (the second month), he began building the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month Zif, which is the second month, that he began to build the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month Zif, which [is] the second month, that he began to build the house of the LORD.
Keywords: King, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 6:2
NET Translation: The temple King Solomon built for the Lord was 90 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 45 feet high.
DARBY Translation: And the house that king Solomon built for Jehovah was sixty cubits in length, and twenty in breadth, and thirty cubits in height.
KJV Translation: And the house which king Solomon built for the LORD, the length thereof [was] threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof twenty [cubits], and the height thereof thirty cubits.
Keywords: Temple
Description: 1 Kings 6:3
NET Translation: The porch in front of the main hall of the temple was 30 feet long, corresponding to the width of the temple. It was 15 feet wide, extending out from the front of the temple.
DARBY Translation: And the porch, in front of the temple of the house, was twenty cubits in length, in front of the house broadways, [and] ten cubits was its breadth, in front of the house.
KJV Translation: And the porch before the temple of the house, twenty cubits [was] the length thereof, according to the breadth of the house; [and] ten cubits [was] the breadth thereof before the house.
Keywords: Arrow
Description: 1 Kings 6:4
NET Translation: He made framed windows for the temple.
DARBY Translation: And for the house he made closed windows with fixed lattices.
KJV Translation: And for the house he made windows of narrow lights.
Keywords: Temple, Wall
Description: 1 Kings 6:5
NET Translation: He built an extension all around the walls of the temple’s main hall and Holy Place and constructed side rooms in it.
DARBY Translation: And against the wall of the house he built floors round about, [against] the walls of the house, round about the temple and the oracle; and he made side-chambers round about.
KJV Translation: And against the wall of the house he built chambers round about, [against] the walls of the house round about, [both] of the temple and of the oracle: and he made chambers round about:
Description: 1 Kings 6:6
NET Translation: The bottom floor of the extension was 7½ feet wide, the middle floor 9 feet wide, and the third floor 10½ feet wide. He made ledges on the temple’s outer walls so the beams would not have to be inserted into the walls.
DARBY Translation: The lowest floor was five cubits broad, and the middle one was six cubits broad, and the third was seven cubits broad; for in the [thickness of the wall of] the house he made resets round about outside, that nothing should be fastened in the walls of the house.
KJV Translation: The nethermost chamber [was] five cubits broad, and the middle [was] six cubits broad, and the third [was] seven cubits broad: for without [in the wall] of the house he made narrowed rests round about, that [the beams] should not be fastened in the walls of the house.
Keywords: Iron
Description: 1 Kings 6:7
NET Translation: As the temple was being built, only stones shaped at the quarry were used; the sound of hammers, pickaxes, or any other iron tool was not heard at the temple while it was being built.
DARBY Translation: And the house, when it was being built, was built of stone entirely made ready before it was brought thither; so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house while it was being built.
KJV Translation: And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe [nor] any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.
Description: 1 Kings 6:8
NET Translation: The entrance to the bottom level of side rooms was on the south side of the temple; stairs went up to the middle floor and then on up to the third floor.
DARBY Translation: The entrance to the side-chambers of the middle [floor] was in the right side of the house; and they went up by winding stairs into the middle [floor], and out of the middle into the third.
KJV Translation: The door for the middle chamber [was] in the right side of the house: and they went up with winding stairs into the middle [chamber], and out of the middle into the third.
Description: 1 Kings 6:9
NET Translation: He finished building the temple and covered it with rafters and boards made of cedar.
DARBY Translation: And he built the house, and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar.
KJV Translation: So he built the house, and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar.
Description: 1 Kings 6:10
NET Translation: He built an extension all around the temple; it was 7½ feet high and it was attached to the temple by cedar beams.
DARBY Translation: And he built the floors against all the house, five cubits high; and they held to the house by the timbers of cedar.
KJV Translation: And [then] he built chambers against all the house, five cubits high: and they rested on the house [with] timber of cedar.
Description: 1 Kings 6:11
NET Translation: The Lord’s message came to Solomon:
DARBY Translation: And the word of Jehovah came to Solomon saying,
KJV Translation: And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying,
Keywords: Art, Commandments, David
Description: 1 Kings 6:12
NET Translation: “As for this temple you are building, if you follow my rules, observe my regulations, and obey all my commandments, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David.
DARBY Translation: As to this house which thou art building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and practise mine ordinances, and keep all my commandments to walk in them, then will I perform my word as to thee which I spoke unto David thy father;
KJV Translation: [Concerning] this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I perform my word with thee, which I spake unto David thy father:
Keywords: Children
Description: 1 Kings 6:13
NET Translation: I will live among the Israelites and will not abandon my people Israel.”
DARBY Translation: and I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.
KJV Translation: And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.
Keywords: Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 6:14
NET Translation: So Solomon finished building the temple.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon built the house and finished it.
KJV Translation: So Solomon built the house, and finished it.
Keywords: Hin
Description: 1 Kings 6:15
NET Translation: He constructed the walls inside the temple with cedar planks; he paneled the inside with wood from the floor of the temple to the rafters of the ceiling. He covered the temple floor with boards made from the wood of evergreens.
DARBY Translation: And he built the walls of the house within with boards of cedar, from the floor of the house to the walls of the roof; he overlaid [them] on the inside with wood, and overlaid the floor of the house with boards of cypress.
KJV Translation: And he built the walls of the house within with boards of cedar, both the floor of the house, and the walls of the cieling: [and] he covered [them] on the inside with wood, and covered the floor of the house with planks of fir.
Description: 1 Kings 6:16
NET Translation: He built a wall 30 feet in from the rear of the temple as a partition for an inner sanctuary that would be the Most Holy Place. He paneled the wall with cedar planks from the floor to the rafters.
DARBY Translation: And he built twenty cubits of the innermost part of the house, both floor and walls, with boards of cedar; and he built [them] for it within, to [be] the oracle, the most holy place.
KJV Translation: And he built twenty cubits on the sides of the house, both the floor and the walls with boards of cedar: he even built [them] for it within, [even] for the oracle, [even] for the most holy [place].
Keywords: Forty, Temple
Description: 1 Kings 6:17
NET Translation: The main hall in front of the inner sanctuary was 60 feet long.
DARBY Translation: And the house, that is, the temple before it, was forty cubits [long].
KJV Translation: And the house, that [is], the temple before it, was forty cubits [long].
Keywords: Cedar, Hin
Description: 1 Kings 6:18
NET Translation: The inside of the temple was all cedar and was adorned with carvings of round ornaments and of flowers in bloom. Everything was cedar; no stones were visible.
DARBY Translation: And the cedar of the house within was carved with colocynths and half-open flowers: all was cedar; there was no stone seen.
KJV Translation: And the cedar of the house within [was] carved with knops and open flowers: all [was] cedar; there was no stone seen.
Keywords: Ark, Covenant, Oracle
Description: 1 Kings 6:19
NET Translation: He prepared the inner sanctuary inside the temple so that the ark of the covenant of the Lord could be placed there.
DARBY Translation: And he prepared the oracle in the midst of the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And the oracle he prepared in the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
Keywords: Altar, Art, Oracle, Pure
Description: 1 Kings 6:20
NET Translation: The inner sanctuary was 30 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 30 feet high. He plated it with gold, as well as the cedar altar.
DARBY Translation: And the oracle within was twenty cubits in length, and twenty cubits in breadth, and twenty cubits in the height thereof; and he overlaid it with pure gold; and he overlaid the cedar-wood altar
KJV Translation: And the oracle in the forepart [was] twenty cubits in length, and twenty cubits in breadth, and twenty cubits in the height thereof: and he overlaid it with pure gold; and [so] covered the altar [which was of] cedar.
Keywords: Chains, Gold, Hin, Pure, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 6:21
NET Translation: Solomon plated the inside of the temple with gold. He hung golden chains in front of the inner sanctuary and plated the inner sanctuary with gold.
DARBY Translation: and Solomon overlaid the house within with pure gold, and shut off the oracle in front with chains of gold, and overlaid it with gold.
KJV Translation: So Solomon overlaid the house within with pure gold: and he made a partition by the chains of gold before the oracle; and he overlaid it with gold.
Keywords: Altar, Oracle
Description: 1 Kings 6:22
NET Translation: He plated the entire inside of the temple with gold, as well as the altar inside the inner sanctuary.
DARBY Translation: And the whole house he overlaid with gold, the whole house entirely; also the whole altar that was by the oracle he overlaid with gold.
KJV Translation: And the whole house he overlaid with gold, until he had finished all the house: also the whole altar that [was] by the oracle he overlaid with gold.
Keywords: Hin, Live, Olive, Oracle
Description: 1 Kings 6:23
NET Translation: In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim of olive wood; each stood 15 feet high.
DARBY Translation: And he made in the oracle two cherubim of olive-wood, ten cubits high;
KJV Translation: And within the oracle he made two cherubims [of] olive tree, [each] ten cubits high.
Keywords: Art, Uttermost
Description: 1 Kings 6:24
NET Translation: Each of the first cherub’s wings was 7½ feet long; its entire wingspan was 15 feet.
DARBY Translation: and one wing of the cherub was five cubits, and five cubits the other wing of the cherub, ten cubits from the end of one wing to the end of the other wing;
KJV Translation: And five cubits [was] the one wing of the cherub, and five cubits the other wing of the cherub: from the uttermost part of the one wing unto the uttermost part of the other [were] ten cubits.
Keywords: Cherub, Measure
Description: 1 Kings 6:25
NET Translation: The second cherub also had a wingspan of 15 feet; it was identical to the first in measurements and shape.
DARBY Translation: and the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubim were of one measure and one form.
KJV Translation: And the other cherub [was] ten cubits: both the cherubims [were] of one measure and one size.
Keywords: Cherub
Description: 1 Kings 6:26
NET Translation: Each cherub stood 15 feet high.
DARBY Translation: The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so of the other cherub.
KJV Translation: The height of the one cherub [was] ten cubits, and so [was it] of the other cherub.
Keywords: Cherub, Hin
Description: 1 Kings 6:27
NET Translation: He put the cherubim in the inner sanctuary of the temple. Their wings were spread out. One of the first cherub’s wings touched one wall and one of the other cherub’s wings touched the opposite wall. The first cherub’s other wing touched the second cherub’s other wing in the middle of the room.
DARBY Translation: And he set the cherubim in the midst of the inner house; and the wings of the cherubim were stretched forth, so that the wing of the one touched the wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched, wing to wing, in the midst of the house.
KJV Translation: And he set the cherubims within the inner house: and they stretched forth the wings of the cherubims, so that the wing of the one touched the [one] wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one another in the midst of the house.
Description: 1 Kings 6:28
NET Translation: He plated the cherubim with gold.
DARBY Translation: And he overlaid the cherubim with gold.
KJV Translation: And he overlaid the cherubims with gold.
Keywords: Hin
Description: 1 Kings 6:29
NET Translation: On all the walls around the temple, inside and out, he carved cherubim, palm trees, and flowers in bloom.
DARBY Translation: And he carved all the walls of the house round about with carved sculptures of cherubim, and palm-trees, and half-open flowers, within and without.
KJV Translation: And he carved all the walls of the house round about with carved figures of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, within and without.
Keywords: Hin
Description: 1 Kings 6:30
NET Translation: He plated the floor of the temple with gold, inside and out.
DARBY Translation: And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.
KJV Translation: And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.
Keywords: Art, Live, Olive, Oracle
Description: 1 Kings 6:31
NET Translation: He made doors of olive wood at the entrance to the inner sanctuary; the pillar on each doorpost was five-sided.
DARBY Translation: And for the entrance of the oracle he made doors of olive-wood: the lintel [and] side posts were the fifth part [of the breadth of the house].
KJV Translation: And for the entering of the oracle he made doors [of] olive tree: the lintel [and] side posts [were] a fifth part [of the wall].
Keywords: Gold, Live, Olive
Description: 1 Kings 6:32
NET Translation: On the two doors made of olive wood he carved cherubim, palm trees, and flowers in bloom, and he plated them with gold. He plated the cherubim and the palm trees with hammered gold.
DARBY Translation: The two doors were of olive-wood; and he carved on them carvings of cherubim, and palm-trees and half-open flowers, and overlaid them with gold, and spread gold on the cherubim and on the palm-trees.
KJV Translation: The two doors also [were of] olive tree; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid [them] with gold, and spread gold upon the cherubims, and upon the palm trees.
Keywords: Art, Live, Olive, Temple
Description: 1 Kings 6:33
NET Translation: In the same way he made doorposts of olive wood for the entrance to the main hall, only with four-sided pillars.
DARBY Translation: And he also made for the doorway of the temple posts of olive-wood, of the fourth part [of the breadth of the house].
KJV Translation: So also made he for the door of the temple posts [of] olive tree, a fourth part [of the wall].
Description: 1 Kings 6:34
NET Translation: He also made two doors out of wood from evergreens; each door had two folding leaves.
DARBY Translation: And the two folding-doors were of cypress-wood: the two leaves of the one door were folding, and the two leaves of the other door were folding.
KJV Translation: And the two doors [were of] fir tree: the two leaves of the one door [were] folding, and the two leaves of the other door [were] folding.
Keywords: Gold
Description: 1 Kings 6:35
NET Translation: He carved cherubim, palm trees, and flowers in bloom and plated them with gold, leveled out over the carvings.
DARBY Translation: And he carved on them cherubim, and palm-trees, and half-open flowers; and overlaid them with gold fitted on the carved work.
KJV Translation: And he carved [thereon] cherubims and palm trees and open flowers: and covered [them] with gold fitted upon the carved work.
Keywords: Cedar, Court
Description: 1 Kings 6:36
NET Translation: He built the inner courtyard with three rows of chiseled stones and a row of cedar beams.
DARBY Translation: And he built the inner court of three rows of hewn stone, and a row of cedar-beams.
KJV Translation: And he built the inner court with three rows of hewed stone, and a row of cedar beams.
Keywords: Ear, Foundation
Description: 1 Kings 6:37
NET Translation: In the month of Ziv in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign the foundation was laid for the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of Jehovah laid, in the month Zif;
KJV Translation: In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the LORD laid, in the month Zif:
Keywords: Years
Description: 1 Kings 6:38
NET Translation: In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul (the eighth month) the temple was completed in accordance with all its specifications and blueprints. It took seven years to build.
DARBY Translation: and in the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which is the eighth month, was the house finished in all its parts, and according to all the fashion of it. So he was seven years in building it.
KJV Translation: And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which [is] the eighth month, was the house finished throughout all the parts thereof, and according to all the fashion of it. So was he seven years in building it.
Keywords: Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 7:1
NET Translation: Solomon took thirteen years to build his palace.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon was thirteen years building his own house; and he finished all his house.
KJV Translation: But Solomon was building his own house thirteen years, and he finished all his house.
Keywords: Cedar, Forest, Rest
Description: 1 Kings 7:2
NET Translation: He named it “The Palace of the Lebanon Forest”; it was 150 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high. It had four rows of cedar pillars and cedar beams above the pillars.
DARBY Translation: And he built the house of the forest of Lebanon; its length was a hundred cubits, and its breadth fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits, upon four rows of cedar-pillars, with cedar-beams upon the pillars;
KJV Translation: He built also the house of the forest of Lebanon; the length thereof [was] an hundred cubits, and the breadth thereof fifty cubits, and the height thereof thirty cubits, upon four rows of cedar pillars, with cedar beams upon the pillars.
Keywords: Cedar, Forty
Description: 1 Kings 7:3
NET Translation: The roof above the beams supported by the pillars was also made of cedar; there were forty-five beams, fifteen per row.
DARBY Translation: and it was covered with cedar above upon the side-chambers, which were on forty-five pillars, fifteen in a row.
KJV Translation: And [it was] covered with cedar above upon the beams, that [lay] on forty five pillars, fifteen [in] a row.
Keywords: Light
Description: 1 Kings 7:4
NET Translation: There were three rows of windows arranged in sets of three.
DARBY Translation: And there were cross-beams in three rows, and window was against window in three ranks.
KJV Translation: And [there were] windows [in] three rows, and light [was] against light [in] three ranks.
Keywords: Light
Description: 1 Kings 7:5
NET Translation: All the entrances were rectangular in shape and they were arranged in sets of three.
DARBY Translation: And all the doors and posts were square, with an architrave; and window was against window in three ranks.
KJV Translation: And all the doors and posts [were] square, with the windows: and light [was] against light [in] three ranks.
Description: 1 Kings 7:6
NET Translation: He made a colonnade 75 feet long and 45 feet wide. There was a porch in front of this and pillars and a roof in front of the porch.
DARBY Translation: And he made the porch of pillars; its length was fifty cubits, and its breadth thirty cubits; and there was a porch in front of them; and there were pillars, and steps in front of them.
KJV Translation: And he made a porch of pillars; the length thereof [was] fifty cubits, and the breadth thereof thirty cubits: and the porch [was] before them: and the [other] pillars and the thick beam [were] before them.
Keywords: Cedar, Might, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 7:7
NET Translation: He also made a throne room, called “The Hall of Judgment,” where he made judicial decisions. It was paneled with cedar from the floor to the rafters.
DARBY Translation: And he made the porch for the throne where he judged, the porch of judgment; and it was covered with cedar from floor to floor.
KJV Translation: Then he made a porch for the throne where he might judge, [even] the porch of judgment: and [it was] covered with cedar from one side of the floor to the other.
Keywords: Court, Hin, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 7:8
NET Translation: The palace where he lived was constructed in a similar way. He also constructed a palace like this hall for Pharaoh’s daughter, whom he had married.
DARBY Translation: And his house where he dwelt had another court within the porch, which was of the like work. And he made, like to this porch, a house for Pharaoh's daughter, whom Solomon had taken.
KJV Translation: And his house where he dwelt [had] another court within the porch, [which] was of the like work. Solomon made also an house for Pharaoh's daughter, whom he had taken [to wife], like unto this porch.
Keywords: Foundation, Hin
Description: 1 Kings 7:9
NET Translation: All these were built with the best stones, chiseled to the right size and cut with a saw on all sides, from the foundation to the edge of the roof and from the outside to the great courtyard.
DARBY Translation: All these [buildings] were of costly stones, hewn stones, according to the measures, sawed with saws, within and without, even from the foundation to the coping, and on the outside as far as the great court.
KJV Translation: All these [were of] costly stones, according to the measures of hewed stones, sawed with saws, within and without, even from the foundation unto the coping, and [so] on the outside toward the great court.
Keywords: Foundation
Description: 1 Kings 7:10
NET Translation: The foundation was made of large valuable stones, measuring either 15 feet or 12 feet.
DARBY Translation: And the foundations were of costly stones, great stones, stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits.
KJV Translation: And the foundation [was of] costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits.
Description: 1 Kings 7:11
NET Translation: Above the foundation the best stones, chiseled to the right size, were used along with cedar.
DARBY Translation: And above were costly stones, hewn stones, according to the measures, and cedar.
KJV Translation: And above [were] costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars.
Keywords: Cedar, Court
Description: 1 Kings 7:12
NET Translation: Around the great courtyard were three rows of chiseled stones and one row of cedar beams, like the inner courtyard of the Lord’s temple and the hall of the palace.
DARBY Translation: And the great court round about had three rows of hewn stones, and a row of cedar-beams; and so it was for the inner court of the house of Jehovah, and the porch of the house.
KJV Translation: And the great court round about [was] with three rows of hewed stones, and a row of cedar beams, both for the inner court of the house of the LORD, and for the porch of the house.
Keywords: Hiram, King, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 7:13
NET Translation: King Solomon sent for Hiram of Tyre.
DARBY Translation: And king Solomon sent and fetched Hiram out of Tyre.
KJV Translation: And king Solomon sent and fetched Hiram out of Tyre.
Keywords: Cunning, King, Man, Son, Work
Description: 1 Kings 7:14
NET Translation: He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a craftsman in bronze from Tyre. He had the skill and knowledge to make all kinds of works of bronze. He reported to King Solomon and did all the work he was assigned.
DARBY Translation: He was a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass; and he was full of wisdom and understanding and knowledge, to do all kinds of works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and made all his work.
KJV Translation: He [was] a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father [was] a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work.
Keywords: Ass, Compass, Twelve
Description: 1 Kings 7:15
NET Translation: He fashioned two bronze pillars; each pillar was 27 feet high and 18 feet in circumference.
DARBY Translation: And he formed the two pillars of brass; the height of one pillar was eighteen cubits, and a line of twelve cubits encompassed the second pillar.
KJV Translation: For he cast two pillars of brass, of eighteen cubits high apiece: and a line of twelve cubits did compass either of them about.
Keywords: Chapiter
Description: 1 Kings 7:16
NET Translation: He made two bronze tops for the pillars; each was 7½ feet high.
DARBY Translation: And he made two capitals of molten brass, to set upon the tops of the pillars; the height of the one capital was five cubits, and the height of the other capital was five cubits;
KJV Translation: And he made two chapiters [of] molten brass, to set upon the tops of the pillars: the height of the one chapiter [was] five cubits, and the height of the other chapiter [was] five cubits:
Description: 1 Kings 7:17
NET Translation: The latticework on the tops of the pillars was adorned with ornamental wreaths and chains; the top of each pillar had seven groupings of ornaments.
DARBY Translation: [and] nets of checker-work, wreaths of chain-work, for the capitals which were upon the top of the pillars; seven for the one capital and seven for the other capital.
KJV Translation: [And] nets of checker work, and wreaths of chain work, for the chapiters which [were] upon the top of the pillars; seven for the one chapiter, and seven for the other chapiter.
Description: 1 Kings 7:18
NET Translation: When he made the pillars, there were two rows of pomegranate-shaped ornaments around the latticework covering the top of each pillar.
DARBY Translation: And he made pomegranates, namely two rows round about upon the one network, to cover the capitals that were upon the top of the pillars; and so he did for the other capital.
KJV Translation: And he made the pillars, and two rows round about upon the one network, to cover the chapiters that [were] upon the top, with pomegranates: and so did he for the other chapiter.
Keywords: Lily, Work
Description: 1 Kings 7:19
NET Translation: The tops of the two pillars in the porch were shaped like lilies and were six feet high.
DARBY Translation: And the capitals that were upon the top of the pillars were of lily-work [as] in the porch, four cubits.
KJV Translation: And the chapiters that [were] upon the top of the pillars [were] of lily work in the porch, four cubits.
Description: 1 Kings 7:20
NET Translation: On the top of each pillar, right above the bulge beside the latticework, there were 200 pomegranate-shaped ornaments arranged in rows all the way around.
DARBY Translation: And the capitals upon the two pillars, above also, close to the enlargement which was behind the network, had two hundred pomegranates in rows round about, [also] on the other capital.
KJV Translation: And the chapiters upon the two pillars [had pomegranates] also above, over against the belly which [was] by the network: and the pomegranates [were] two hundred in rows round about upon the other chapiter.
Keywords: Called, Name
Description: 1 Kings 7:21
NET Translation: He set up the pillars on the porch in front of the main hall. He erected one pillar on the right side and called it Yakin; he erected the other pillar on the left side and called it Boaz.
DARBY Translation: And he set up the pillars for the porch of the temple; and he set up the right pillar, and called its name Jachin; and he set up the left pillar, and called its name Boaz.
KJV Translation: And he set up the pillars in the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called the name thereof Jachin: and he set up the left pillar, and called the name thereof Boaz.
Keywords: Lily, Work
Description: 1 Kings 7:22
NET Translation: The tops of the pillars were shaped like lilies. So the construction of the pillars was completed.
DARBY Translation: And upon the top of the pillars was lily-work; and the work of the pillars was finished.
KJV Translation: And upon the top of the pillars [was] lily work: so was the work of the pillars finished.
Keywords: Ass, Compass
Description: 1 Kings 7:23
NET Translation: He also made the large bronze basin called “The Sea.” It measured 15 feet from rim to rim, was circular in shape, and stood 7½ feet high. Its circumference was 45 feet.
DARBY Translation: And he made the sea, molten, ten cubits from brim to brim, round all about; and its height was five cubits; and a line of thirty cubits encompassed it round about.
KJV Translation: And he made a molten sea, ten cubits from the one brim to the other: [it was] round all about, and his height [was] five cubits: and a line of thirty cubits did compass it round about.
Keywords: Sea, Sing
Description: 1 Kings 7:24
NET Translation: Under the rim all the way around it were round ornaments arranged in settings 15 feet long. The ornaments were in two rows and had been cast with “The Sea.”
DARBY Translation: And under the brim of it round about there were colocynths, encompassing it, ten in a cubit enclosing the sea round about; two rows of colocynths, cast when it was cast.
KJV Translation: And under the brim of it round about [there were] knops compassing it, ten in a cubit, compassing the sea round about: the knops [were] cast in two rows, when it was cast.
Keywords: King, Sea, Twelve
Description: 1 Kings 7:25
NET Translation: “The Sea” stood on top of twelve bulls. Three faced northward, three westward, three southward, and three eastward. “The Sea” was placed on top of them, and they all faced outward.
DARBY Translation: It stood upon twelve oxen, three looking toward the north, and three looking toward the west, and three looking toward the south, and three looking toward the east; and the sea was above upon them, and all their hinder parts were inward.
KJV Translation: It stood upon twelve oxen, three looking toward the north, and three looking toward the west, and three looking toward the south, and three looking toward the east: and the sea [was set] above upon them, and all their hinder parts [were] inward.
Keywords: Flowers, Hand
Description: 1 Kings 7:26
NET Translation: It was four fingers thick and its rim was like that of a cup shaped like a lily blossom. It could hold about 12,000 gallons.
DARBY Translation: And its thickness was a hand-breadth, and its brim was like the work of the brim of a cup, with lily-blossoms; it held two thousand baths.
KJV Translation: And it [was] an hand breadth thick, and the brim thereof was wrought like the brim of a cup, with flowers of lilies: it contained two thousand baths.
Description: 1 Kings 7:27
NET Translation: He also made ten bronze movable stands. Each stand was 6 feet long, 6 feet wide, and 4½ feet high.
DARBY Translation: And he made ten bases of brass: four cubits was the length of one base, and the breadth four cubits, and the height three cubits.
KJV Translation: And he made ten bases of brass; four cubits [was] the length of one base, and four cubits the breadth thereof, and three cubits the height of it.
Keywords: Work
Description: 1 Kings 7:28
NET Translation: The stands were constructed with frames between the joints.
DARBY Translation: And the work of the bases was this: they had panels, and the panels were between the fillets.
KJV Translation: And the work of the bases [was] on this [manner]: they had borders, and the borders [were] between the ledges:
Keywords: Base, Hin
Description: 1 Kings 7:29
NET Translation: On these frames and joints were ornamental lions, bulls, and cherubim. Under the lions and bulls were decorative wreaths.
DARBY Translation: And on the panels that were between the fillets were lions, oxen and cherubim; and over the fillets there was a base above; and beneath the lions and oxen were garlands of festoon-work.
KJV Translation: And on the borders that [were] between the ledges [were] lions, oxen, and cherubims: and upon the ledges [there was] a base above: and beneath the lions and oxen [were] certain additions made of thin work.
Keywords: Base, Laver
Description: 1 Kings 7:30
NET Translation: Each stand had four bronze wheels with bronze axles and four supports. Under the basin the supports were fashioned on each side with wreaths.
DARBY Translation: And every base had four wheels of brass, and axles of brass; and on its four corners were shoulder-pieces: under the laver were shoulder-pieces molten, behind every garland.
KJV Translation: And every base had four brasen wheels, and plates of brass: and the four corners thereof had undersetters: under the laver [were] undersetters molten, at the side of every addition.
Keywords: Chapiter, Cubit, Hin, Work
Description: 1 Kings 7:31
NET Translation: Inside the stand was a round opening that was 18 inches deep; it had a support that was 27 inches long. On the edge of the opening were carvings in square frames.
DARBY Translation: And the mouth of it within the crown and above was a cubit; and its mouth was rounded, [as] the work of the base, a cubit and a half; and also upon its mouth was sculpture; but their panels were square, not round.
KJV Translation: And the mouth of it within the chapiter and above [was] a cubit: but the mouth thereof [was] round [after] the work of the base, a cubit and an half: and also upon the mouth of it [were] gravings with their borders, foursquare, not round.
Keywords: Axletrees, Cubit
Description: 1 Kings 7:32
NET Translation: The four wheels were under the frames, and the crossbars of the axles were connected to the stand. Each wheel was 27 inches high.
DARBY Translation: And the four wheels were under the panels; and the supports of the wheels were in the base; and the height of a wheel was a cubit and half a cubit.
KJV Translation: And under the borders [were] four wheels; and the axletrees of the wheels [were joined] to the base: and the height of a wheel [was] a cubit and half a cubit.
Keywords: Chariot, Riot, Work
Description: 1 Kings 7:33
NET Translation: The wheels were constructed like chariot wheels; their crossbars, rims, spokes, and hubs were made of cast metal.
DARBY Translation: And the work of the wheels was like the work of a chariot wheel: their supports, and their rims, and their spokes and their naves were all molten.
KJV Translation: And the work of the wheels [was] like the work of a chariot wheel: their axletrees, and their naves, and their felloes, and their spokes, [were] all molten.
Keywords: Base
Description: 1 Kings 7:34
NET Translation: Each stand had four supports, one per side projecting out from the stand.
DARBY Translation: And there were four shoulder-pieces to the four corners of one base; of the base itself were its shoulder-pieces.
KJV Translation: And [there were] four undersetters to the four corners of one base: [and] the undersetters [were] of the very base itself.
Keywords: Ass, Base, Compass, Cubit
Description: 1 Kings 7:35
NET Translation: On top of each stand was a round opening three-quarters of a foot deep; there were also supports and frames on top of the stands.
DARBY Translation: And in the top of the base there was a circular elevation of half a cubit round about; and on the top of the base its stays and its panels were of the same.
KJV Translation: And in the top of the base [was there] a round compass of half a cubit high: and on the top of the base the ledges thereof and the borders thereof [were] of the same.
Description: 1 Kings 7:36
NET Translation: He engraved ornamental cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the plates of the supports and frames wherever there was room, with wreaths all around.
DARBY Translation: And he engraved on the plates of its stays and on its panels cherubim, lions and palm-trees, according to the space upon each; and garlands were round about.
KJV Translation: For on the plates of the ledges thereof, and on the borders thereof, he graved cherubims, lions, and palm trees, according to the proportion of every one, and additions round about.
Description: 1 Kings 7:37
NET Translation: He made the ten stands in this way. All of them were cast in one mold and were identical in measurements and shape.
DARBY Translation: After this [manner] he made the ten bases: all of them had one casting, one measure, one form.
KJV Translation: After this [manner] he made the ten bases: all of them had one casting, one measure, [and] one size.
Keywords: Forty, Laver
Description: 1 Kings 7:38
NET Translation: He also made ten bronze basins, each of which could hold about 240 gallons. Each basin was 6 feet in diameter; there was one basin for each stand.
DARBY Translation: And he made ten lavers of brass: one laver contained forty baths; every laver was four cubits; upon every one of the ten bases one laver.
KJV Translation: Then made he ten lavers of brass: one laver contained forty baths: [and] every laver was four cubits: [and] upon every one of the ten bases one laver.
Keywords: Sea
Description: 1 Kings 7:39
NET Translation: He put five basins on the south side of the temple and five on the north side. He put “The Sea” on the south side, in the southeast corner.
DARBY Translation: And he put the bases, five on the right side of the house, and five on the left side of the house; and he set the sea on the right side of the house eastward, over against the south.
KJV Translation: And he put five bases on the right side of the house, and five on the left side of the house: and he set the sea on the right side of the house eastward over against the south.
Keywords: Hiram, King, Solomon, Work
Description: 1 Kings 7:40
NET Translation: Hiram also made basins, shovels, and bowls. He finished all the work on the Lord’s temple he had been assigned by King Solomon.
DARBY Translation: And Hiram made the lavers, and the shovels, and the bowls. So Hiram ended doing all the work that he made for king Solomon [for] the house of Jehovah:
KJV Translation: And Hiram made the lavers, and the shovels, and the basons. So Hiram made an end of doing all the work that he made king Solomon for the house of the LORD:
Description: 1 Kings 7:41
NET Translation: He made the two pillars, the two bowl-shaped tops of the pillars, the latticework for the bowl-shaped tops of the two pillars,
DARBY Translation: two pillars, and the globes of the capitals that were on the top of the pillars, two; and the two networks, to cover the two globes of the capitals which were on the top of the pillars;
KJV Translation: The two pillars, and the [two] bowls of the chapiters that [were] on the top of the two pillars; and the two networks, to cover the two bowls of the chapiters which [were] upon the top of the pillars;
Description: 1 Kings 7:42
NET Translation: the 400 pomegranate-shaped ornaments for the latticework of the two pillars (each latticework had two rows of these ornaments at the bowl-shaped top of the pillar),
DARBY Translation: and the four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, two rows of pomegranates for one network, to cover the two globes of the capitals which were upon the pillars;
KJV Translation: And four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, [even] two rows of pomegranates for one network, to cover the two bowls of the chapiters that [were] upon the pillars;
Description: 1 Kings 7:43
NET Translation: the ten movable stands with their ten basins,
DARBY Translation: and the ten bases, and the ten lavers on the bases;
KJV Translation: And the ten bases, and ten lavers on the bases;
Keywords: Twelve
Description: 1 Kings 7:44
NET Translation: the big bronze basin called “The Sea” with its twelve bulls underneath,
DARBY Translation: and one sea, and the twelve oxen under the sea;
KJV Translation: And one sea, and twelve oxen under the sea;
Keywords: Hiram, King, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 7:45
NET Translation: and the pots, shovels, and bowls. All these items King Solomon assigned Hiram to make for the Lord’s temple were made from polished bronze.
DARBY Translation: and the pots, and the shovels, and the bowls. And all these things, which Hiram made king Solomon for the house of Jehovah, were of bright brass.
KJV Translation: And the pots, and the shovels, and the basons: and all these vessels, which Hiram made to king Solomon for the house of the LORD, [were of] bright brass.
Keywords: Clay, Dan, Jordan, King
Description: 1 Kings 7:46
NET Translation: The king had them cast in earth foundries in the region of the Jordan between Sukkoth and Zarethan.
DARBY Translation: In the plain of the Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay-ground between Succoth and Zaretan.
KJV Translation: In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarthan.
Keywords: Ass, Brass, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 7:47
NET Translation: Solomon left all these items unweighed; there were so many of them they did not weigh the bronze.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon left all the vessels [unweighed] from their exceeding number; the weight of the brass was not ascertained.
KJV Translation: And Solomon left all the vessels [unweighed], because they were exceeding many: neither was the weight of the brass found out.
Keywords: Altar, Bread, Solomon, Table
Description: 1 Kings 7:48
NET Translation: Solomon also made all these items for the Lord’s temple: the gold altar, the gold table on which was kept the Bread of the Presence,
DARBY Translation: And Solomon made all the vessels that were [in] the house of Jehovah: the golden altar; and the table of gold, whereon was the shewbread;
KJV Translation: And Solomon made all the vessels that [pertained] unto the house of the LORD: the altar of gold, and the table of gold, whereupon the shewbread [was],
Keywords: Pure
Description: 1 Kings 7:49
NET Translation: the pure gold lampstands at the entrance to the inner sanctuary (five on the right and five on the left), the gold flower-shaped ornaments, lamps, and tongs,
DARBY Translation: and the candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right, and five on the left, before the oracle; and the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs of gold,
KJV Translation: And the candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right [side], and five on the left, before the oracle, with the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs [of] gold,
Keywords: Pure
Description: 1 Kings 7:50
NET Translation: the pure gold bowls, trimming shears, basins, pans, and censers, and the gold door sockets for the inner sanctuary (the Most Holy Place) and for the doors of the main hall of the temple.
DARBY Translation: and the basons, and the knives, and the bowls, and the cups, and the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, for the folding-doors of the inner house, the most holy place, [and] for the doors of the house, of the temple.
KJV Translation: And the bowls, and the snuffers, and the basons, and the spoons, and the censers [of] pure gold; and the hinges [of] gold, [both] for the doors of the inner house, the most holy [place, and] for the doors of the house, [to wit], of the temple.
Keywords: David, King, Solomon, Work
Description: 1 Kings 7:51
NET Translation: When King Solomon finished constructing the Lord’s temple, he put the holy items that belonged to his father David (the silver, gold, and other articles) in the treasuries of the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: And all the work was finished that king Solomon made for the house of Jehovah. And Solomon brought in the things that David his father had dedicated; the silver and the gold and the vessels he put among the treasures of the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; [even] the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, did he put among the treasures of the house of the LORD.
Keywords: Ark, Children, Covenant, King, Might, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 8:1
NET Translation: Then Solomon convened in Jerusalem Israel’s elders, all the leaders of the Israelite tribes and families, so they could witness the transferal of the ark of the Lord’s covenant from the City of David (that is, Zion).
DARBY Translation: Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the princes of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of Jehovah out of the city of David, which is Zion.
KJV Translation: Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which [is] Zion.
Keywords: Feast, Israel, King, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 8:2
NET Translation: All the men of Israel assembled before King Solomon during the festival in the month of Ethanim (the seventh month).
DARBY Translation: And all the men of Israel assembled themselves to king Solomon at the feast in the month Ethanim, that is, the seventh month.
KJV Translation: And all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto king Solomon at the feast in the month Ethanim, which [is] the seventh month.
Keywords: Israel
Description: 1 Kings 8:3
NET Translation: When all Israel’s elders had arrived, the priests lifted the ark.
DARBY Translation: And all the elders of Israel came; and the priests took up the ark.
KJV Translation: And all the elders of Israel came, and the priests took up the ark.
Keywords: Ark, Tabernacle
Description: 1 Kings 8:4
NET Translation: The priests and Levites carried the ark of the Lord, the tent of meeting, and all the holy items in the tent.
DARBY Translation: And they brought up the ark of Jehovah, and the tent of meeting, and all the holy vessels that were in the tent: the priests and the Levites brought them up.
KJV Translation: And they brought up the ark of the LORD, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and all the holy vessels that [were] in the tabernacle, even those did the priests and the Levites bring up.
Keywords: Congregation, King, Sheep
Description: 1 Kings 8:5
NET Translation: Now King Solomon and all the Israelites who had assembled with him went on ahead of the ark and sacrificed more sheep and cattle than could be counted or numbered.
DARBY Translation: And king Solomon, and all the assembly of Israel that were assembled to him, [who were] with him before the ark, sacrificed sheep and oxen, which could not be counted nor numbered for multitude.
KJV Translation: And king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel, that were assembled unto him, [were] with him before the ark, sacrificing sheep and oxen, that could not be told nor numbered for multitude.
Keywords: Ark, Covenant, Oracle
Description: 1 Kings 8:6
NET Translation: The priests brought the ark of the Lord’s covenant to its assigned place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, in the Most Holy Place, under the wings of the cherubim.
DARBY Translation: And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of Jehovah to its place, into the oracle of the house, into the most holy place, under the wings of the cherubim;
KJV Translation: And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto his place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy [place, even] under the wings of the cherubims.
Keywords: Ark
Description: 1 Kings 8:7
NET Translation: The cherubim’s wings extended over the place where the ark sat; the cherubim overshadowed the ark and its poles.
DARBY Translation: for the cherubim stretched forth [their] wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and its staves above.
KJV Translation: For the cherubims spread forth [their] two wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above.
Description: 1 Kings 8:8
NET Translation: The poles were so long their ends were visible from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but they could not be seen from beyond that point. They have remained there to this very day.
DARBY Translation: And the staves were long, so that the ends of the staves were seen from the holy place before the oracle, but they were not seen without. And there they are to this day.
KJV Translation: And they drew out the staves, that the ends of the staves were seen out in the holy [place] before the oracle, and they were not seen without: and there they are unto this day.
Keywords: Ark, Children, Moses, Save
Description: 1 Kings 8:9
NET Translation: There was nothing in the ark except the two stone tablets Moses had placed there in Horeb. It was there that the Lord made a covenant with the Israelites after he brought them out of the land of Egypt.
DARBY Translation: There was nothing in the ark save the two tables of stone which Moses placed there at Horeb, when Jehovah made [a covenant] with the children of Israel, when they came out of the land of Egypt.
KJV Translation: [There was] nothing in the ark save the two tables of stone, which Moses put there at Horeb, when the LORD made [a covenant] with the children of Israel, when they came out of the land of Egypt.
Keywords: Cloud
Description: 1 Kings 8:10
NET Translation: Once the priests left the Holy Place, a cloud filled the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of Jehovah,
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy [place], that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,
Keywords: Glory, Minister
Description: 1 Kings 8:11
NET Translation: The priests could not carry out their duties because of the cloud; the Lord’s glory filled his temple.
DARBY Translation: and the priests could not stand to do their service because of the cloud; for the glory of Jehovah had filled the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the LORD.
Description: 1 Kings 8:12
NET Translation: Then Solomon said, “The Lord has said that he lives in thick darkness.
DARBY Translation: Then said Solomon: Jehovah said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
KJV Translation: Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Description: 1 Kings 8:13
NET Translation: O Lord, truly I have built a lofty temple for you, a place where you can live permanently.”
DARBY Translation: I have indeed built a house of habitation for thee, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.
KJV Translation: I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.
Keywords: Congregation, Israel, King
Description: 1 Kings 8:14
NET Translation: Then the king turned around and pronounced a blessing over the whole Israelite assembly as they stood there.
DARBY Translation: And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel; and the whole congregation of Israel stood.
KJV Translation: And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)
Keywords: David, God, Hand
Description: 1 Kings 8:15
NET Translation: He said, “The Lord God of Israel is worthy of praise because he has fulfilled what he promised my father David.
DARBY Translation: And he said: Blessed be Jehovah the God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying,
KJV Translation: And he said, Blessed [be] the LORD God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled [it], saying,
Keywords: Build, David, Israel, Might, Name
Description: 1 Kings 8:16
NET Translation: He told David, ‘Since the day I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from all the tribes of Israel to build a temple in which to live. But I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.’
DARBY Translation: Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build a house in, that my name might be there; but I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
KJV Translation: Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.
Keywords: Art, Build, David, God, Heart, Name
Description: 1 Kings 8:17
NET Translation: Now my father David had a strong desire to build a temple to honor the Lord God of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house unto the name of Jehovah the God of Israel.
KJV Translation: And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
Keywords: Art, Build, David, Heart
Description: 1 Kings 8:18
NET Translation: The Lord told my father David, ‘It is right for you to have a strong desire to build a temple to honor me.
DARBY Translation: But Jehovah said to David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart;
KJV Translation: And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.
Keywords: Build, Halt, Son
Description: 1 Kings 8:19
NET Translation: But you will not build the temple; your very own son will build the temple for my honor.’
DARBY Translation: nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name.
KJV Translation: Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name.
Keywords: David, God, Name, Risen, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 8:20
NET Translation: The Lord has kept the promise he made. I have taken my father David’s place and have occupied the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised. I have built this temple for the honor of the Lord God of Israel
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah has performed his word which he spoke; and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as Jehovah promised, and I have built the house unto the name of Jehovah the God of Israel.
KJV Translation: And the LORD hath performed his word that he spake, and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
Keywords: Covenant
Description: 1 Kings 8:21
NET Translation: and set up in it a place for the ark containing the covenant the Lord made with our ancestors when he brought them out of the land of Egypt.”
DARBY Translation: And I have set there a place for the ark, wherein is the covenant of Jehovah, which he made with our fathers when he brought them out of the land of Egypt.
KJV Translation: And I have set there a place for the ark, wherein [is] the covenant of the LORD, which he made with our fathers, when he brought them out of the land of Egypt.
Keywords: Altar, Congregation, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 8:22
NET Translation: Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the entire assembly of Israel and spread out his hands toward the sky.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon stood before the altar of Jehovah in the presence of the whole congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward the heavens.
KJV Translation: And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:
Keywords: Covenant, Earth, God, Heaven, Mercy
Description: 1 Kings 8:23
NET Translation: He prayed: “O Lord, God of Israel, there is no god like you in heaven above or on earth below! You maintain covenantal loyalty to your servants who obey you with sincerity.
DARBY Translation: And he said, Jehovah, God of Israel! there is no God like thee, in the heavens above, or on the earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their heart;
KJV Translation: And he said, LORD God of Israel, [there is] no God like thee, in heaven above, or on earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their heart:
Keywords: David, Servant
Description: 1 Kings 8:24
NET Translation: You have kept your word to your servant, my father David; this very day you have fulfilled what you promised.
DARBY Translation: who hast kept with thy servant David my father that which thou didst promise him; thou spokest with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled [it] with thy hand, as at this day.
KJV Translation: Who hast kept with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him: thou spakest also with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled [it] with thine hand, as [it is] this day.
Keywords: Children, David, God, Man, Servant, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 8:25
NET Translation: Now, O Lord, God of Israel, keep the promise you made to your servant, my father David, when you said, ‘You will never fail to have a successor ruling before me on the throne of Israel, provided that your descendants watch their step and serve me as you have done.’
DARBY Translation: And now, Jehovah, God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel, if only thy sons take heed to their way, to walk before me as thou hast walked before me.
KJV Translation: Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me.
Keywords: David, God, Pray, Servant
Description: 1 Kings 8:26
NET Translation: Now, O God of Israel, may the promise you made to your servant, my father David, be realized.
DARBY Translation: And now, O God of Israel, let thy words, I pray thee, be verified, which thou hast spoken unto thy servant David my father.
KJV Translation: And now, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David my father.
Keywords: God, Heaven
Description: 1 Kings 8:27
NET Translation: “God does not really live on the earth! Look, if the sky and the highest heaven cannot contain you, how much less this temple I have built!
DARBY Translation: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, the heavens, and the heaven of heavens, cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!
KJV Translation: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?
Keywords: Servant
Description: 1 Kings 8:28
NET Translation: But respond favorably to your servant’s prayer and his request for help, O Lord my God. Answer the desperate prayer your servant is presenting to you today.
DARBY Translation: Yet have respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, Jehovah, my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee this day;
KJV Translation: Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer, which thy servant prayeth before thee to day:
Keywords: Name, Night, Servant
Description: 1 Kings 8:29
NET Translation: Night and day may you watch over this temple, the place where you promised you would live. May you answer your servant’s prayer for this place.
DARBY Translation: that thine eyes may be open upon this house night and day, upon the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth toward this place.
KJV Translation: That thine eyes may be open toward this house night and day, [even] toward the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer which thy servant shall make toward this place.
Keywords: Ear, Heaven, Pray
Description: 1 Kings 8:30
NET Translation: Respond to the request of your servant and your people Israel for this place. Hear from inside your heavenly dwelling place and respond favorably.
DARBY Translation: And hearken unto the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place, and hear thou in thy dwelling-place, in the heavens, and when thou hearest, forgive.
KJV Translation: And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: and hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place: and when thou hearest, forgive.
Keywords: Altar, Ass, Man, Oath, Trespass
Description: 1 Kings 8:31
NET Translation: “When someone is accused of sinning against his neighbor and the latter pronounces a curse on the alleged offender before your altar in this temple, be willing to forgive the accused if the accusation is false.
DARBY Translation: If a man have sinned against his neighbour, and an oath be laid upon him to adjure him, and the oath come before thine altar in this house;
KJV Translation: If any man trespass against his neighbour, and an oath be laid upon him to cause him to swear, and the oath come before thine altar in this house:
Keywords: Ear, Judge
Description: 1 Kings 8:32
NET Translation: Listen from heaven and make a just decision about your servants’ claims. Condemn the guilty party, declare the other innocent, and give both of them what they deserve.
DARBY Translation: then hear thou in the heavens, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his own head; and justifying the righteous, giving him according to his righteousness.
KJV Translation: Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness.
Keywords: Confess, Israel
Description: 1 Kings 8:33
NET Translation: “The time will come when your people Israel are defeated by an enemy because they sinned against you. If they come back to you, renew their allegiance to you, and pray for your help in this temple,
DARBY Translation: When thy people Israel are put to the worse before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee, and shall turn again to thee, and confess thy name, and pray, and make supplication unto thee in this house;
KJV Translation: When thy people Israel be smitten down before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee, and shall turn again to thee, and confess thy name, and pray, and make supplication unto thee in this house:
Keywords: Ear, Forgive, Sin
Description: 1 Kings 8:34
NET Translation: then listen from heaven, forgive the sin of your people Israel, and bring them back to the land you gave to their ancestors.
DARBY Translation: then hear thou in the heavens, and forgive the sin of thy people Israel, and bring them again unto the land that thou gavest unto their fathers.
KJV Translation: Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy people Israel, and bring them again unto the land which thou gavest unto their fathers.
Keywords: Confess, Heaven, Pray, Test
Description: 1 Kings 8:35
NET Translation: “The time will come when the skies are shut up tightly and no rain falls because your people sinned against you. When they direct their prayers toward this place, renew their allegiance to you, and turn away from their sin because you punish them,
DARBY Translation: When the heavens are shut up, and there is no rain, because they have sinned against thee; if they pray toward this place, and confess thy name, and turn from their sin, because thou hast afflicted them;
KJV Translation: When heaven is shut up, and there is no rain, because they have sinned against thee; if they pray toward this place, and confess thy name, and turn from their sin, when thou afflictest them:
Keywords: Ear, Forgive, Rain, Sin
Description: 1 Kings 8:36
NET Translation: then listen from heaven and forgive the sin of your servants, your people Israel. Certainly you will then teach them the right way to live and send rain on your land that you have given your people to possess.
DARBY Translation: then hear thou in the heavens, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, when thou teachest them the good way wherein they should walk; and give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance.
KJV Translation: Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, that thou teach them the good way wherein they should walk, and give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance.
Keywords: Siege
Description: 1 Kings 8:37
NET Translation: “The time will come when the land suffers from a famine, a plague, blight and disease, or a locust invasion, or when their enemy lays siege to the cities of the land, or when some other type of plague or epidemic occurs.
DARBY Translation: If there be famine in the land, if there be pestilence, if there be blight, mildew, locust, caterpillar; if their enemy besiege them in the land of their gates; whatever plague, whatever sickness there be:
KJV Translation: If there be in the land famine, if there be pestilence, blasting, mildew, locust, [or] if there be caterpiller; if their enemy besiege them in the land of their cities; whatsoever plague, whatsoever sickness [there be];
Keywords: Man, Plague
Description: 1 Kings 8:38
NET Translation: When all your people Israel pray and ask for help, as they acknowledge their pain and spread out their hands toward this temple,
DARBY Translation: what prayer, what supplication soever be made by any man, of all thy people Israel, when they shall know every man the plague of his own heart, and shall spread forth his hands toward this house;
KJV Translation: What prayer and supplication soever be [made] by any man, [or] by all thy people Israel, which shall know every man the plague of his own heart, and spread forth his hands toward this house:
Keywords: Art, Children, Ear, Heart, Heaven, Man
Description: 1 Kings 8:39
NET Translation: then listen from your heavenly dwelling place, forgive their sin, and act favorably toward each one based on your evaluation of his motives. (Indeed you are the only one who can correctly evaluate the motives of all people.)
DARBY Translation: then hear thou in the heavens, the settled place of thy dwelling, and forgive, and do, and render unto every man according to all his ways, whose heart thou knowest (for thou, thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men),
KJV Translation: Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, [even] thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)
Keywords: Ear, Fear, Live
Description: 1 Kings 8:40
NET Translation: Then they will obey you throughout their lifetimes as they live on the land you gave to our ancestors.
DARBY Translation: that they may fear thee all the days that they live upon the land which thou gavest unto our fathers.
KJV Translation: That they may fear thee all the days that they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers.
Description: 1 Kings 8:41
NET Translation: “Foreigners, who do not belong to your people Israel, will come from a distant land because of your reputation.
DARBY Translation: And as to the stranger also, who is not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name's sake
KJV Translation: Moreover concerning a stranger, that [is] not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name's sake;
Keywords: Ear, Pray
Description: 1 Kings 8:42
NET Translation: When they hear about your great reputation and your ability to accomplish mighty deeds, they will come and direct their prayers toward this temple.
DARBY Translation: (for they shall hear of thy great name, and of thy mighty hand, and of thy stretched-out arm); when he shall come and pray toward this house,
KJV Translation: (For they shall hear of thy great name, and of thy strong hand, and of thy stretched out arm;) when he shall come and pray toward this house;
Keywords: Anger, Called, Ear, Earth, Fear, Heaven, Stranger
Description: 1 Kings 8:43
NET Translation: Then listen from your heavenly dwelling place and answer all the prayers of the foreigners. Then all the nations of the earth will acknowledge your reputation, obey you as your people Israel do, and recognize that this temple I built belongs to you.
DARBY Translation: hear thou in the heavens thy dwelling-place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for; in order that all peoples of the earth may know thy name, [and] that they may fear thee as do thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house which I have built is called by thy name.
KJV Translation: Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for: that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as [do] thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house, which I have builded, is called by thy name.
Keywords: Halt, Pray
Description: 1 Kings 8:44
NET Translation: “When you direct your people to march out and fight their enemies, and they direct their prayers to the Lord toward his chosen city and this temple I built for your honor,
DARBY Translation: If thy people go out to battle against their enemy, by the way that thou shalt send them, and they pray to Jehovah toward the city that thou hast chosen, and the house that I have built unto thy name;
KJV Translation: If thy people go out to battle against their enemy, whithersoever thou shalt send them, and shall pray unto the LORD toward the city which thou hast chosen, and [toward] the house that I have built for thy name:
Keywords: Ear, Heaven
Description: 1 Kings 8:45
NET Translation: then listen from heaven to their prayers for help and vindicate them.
DARBY Translation: then hear thou in the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their right.
KJV Translation: Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
Keywords: Deliver, Man, Sin
Description: 1 Kings 8:46
NET Translation: “The time will come when your people will sin against you (for there is no one who is sinless!) and you will be angry with them and deliver them over to their enemies, who will take them as prisoners to their own land, whether far away or close by.
DARBY Translation: If they have sinned against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and give them up to the enemy, and they have carried them away captives unto the enemy's land, far or near;
KJV Translation: If they sin against thee, (for [there is] no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near;
Description: 1 Kings 8:47
NET Translation: When your people come to their senses in the land where they are held prisoner, they will repent and beg for your mercy in the land of their imprisonment, admitting, ‘We have sinned and gone astray; we have done evil.’
DARBY Translation: and if they shall take it to heart in the land whither they were carried captive, and repent, and make supplication unto thee in the land of them that carried them captive, saying, We have sinned, and have done iniquity, we have dealt perversely;
KJV Translation: [Yet] if they shall bethink themselves in the land whither they were carried captives, and repent, and make supplication unto thee in the land of them that carried them captives, saying, We have sinned, and have done perversely, we have committed wickedness;
Keywords: Pray
Description: 1 Kings 8:48
NET Translation: When they return to you with all their heart and being in the land where they are held prisoner, and direct their prayers to you toward the land you gave to their ancestors, your chosen city, and the temple I built for your honor,
DARBY Translation: and if they return unto thee with all their heart and with all their soul, in the land of their enemies who led them away captive, and pray unto thee toward their land which thou gavest unto their fathers, the city that thou hast chosen, and the house that I have built unto thy name;
KJV Translation: And [so] return unto thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their enemies, which led them away captive, and pray unto thee toward their land, which thou gavest unto their fathers, the city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built for thy name:
Keywords: Ear, Heaven
Description: 1 Kings 8:49
NET Translation: then listen from your heavenly dwelling place to their prayers for help and vindicate them.
DARBY Translation: then hear thou in the heavens, the settled place of thy dwelling, their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their right;
KJV Translation: Then hear thou their prayer and their supplication in heaven thy dwelling place, and maintain their cause,
Keywords: Forgive
Description: 1 Kings 8:50
NET Translation: Forgive all the rebellious acts of your sinful people and cause their captors to have mercy on them.
DARBY Translation: and forgive thy people their sin against thee, and all their transgressions whereby they have transgressed against thee, and give them to find compassion with those who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them
KJV Translation: And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them:
Keywords: Test
Description: 1 Kings 8:51
NET Translation: After all, they are your people and your special possession whom you brought out of Egypt, from the middle of the iron-smelting furnace.
DARBY Translation: (for they are thy people, and thine inheritance, which thou broughtest forth out of Egypt, from the midst of the furnace of iron)
KJV Translation: For they [be] thy people, and thine inheritance, which thou broughtest forth out of Egypt, from the midst of the furnace of iron:
Description: 1 Kings 8:52
NET Translation: “May you be attentive to your servant’s and your people Israel’s requests for help and may you respond to all their prayers to you.
DARBY Translation: thine eyes being open unto the supplication of thy servant, and unto the supplication of thy people Israel, to hearken unto them in all that they call for unto thee.
KJV Translation: That thine eyes may be open unto the supplication of thy servant, and unto the supplication of thy people Israel, to hearken unto them in all that they call for unto thee.
Keywords: Hand, Moses, Test
Description: 1 Kings 8:53
NET Translation: After all, you picked them out of all the nations of the earth to be your special possession, just as you, O Sovereign Lord, announced through your servant Moses when you brought our ancestors out of Egypt.”
DARBY Translation: For thou hast separated them from among all peoples of the earth, to be thine inheritance, as thou spokest through Moses thy servant, when thou broughtest our fathers out of Egypt, O Lord Jehovah.
KJV Translation: For thou didst separate them from among all the people of the earth, [to be] thine inheritance, as thou spakest by the hand of Moses thy servant, when thou broughtest our fathers out of Egypt, O Lord GOD.
Keywords: Altar, Rose, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 8:54
NET Translation: When Solomon finished presenting all these prayers and requests to the Lord, he got up from before the altar of the Lord where he had kneeled and spread out his hands toward the sky.
DARBY Translation: And it was so, that when Solomon had ended praying all this prayer and supplication to Jehovah, he arose from before the altar of Jehovah, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread forth to the heavens,
KJV Translation: And it was [so], that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven.
Keywords: Congregation, Israel
Description: 1 Kings 8:55
NET Translation: When he stood up, he pronounced a blessing over the entire assembly of Israel, saying in a loud voice:
DARBY Translation: and he stood and blessed the whole congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying,
KJV Translation: And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying,
Keywords: Hand, Moses, Rest
Description: 1 Kings 8:56
NET Translation: “The Lord is worthy of praise because he has made Israel his people secure just as he promised! Not one of all the faithful promises he made through his servant Moses is left unfulfilled!
DARBY Translation: Blessed be Jehovah, who has given rest to his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there has not failed one word of all his good promises which he spoke through Moses his servant!
KJV Translation: Blessed [be] the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.
Keywords: God
Description: 1 Kings 8:57
NET Translation: May the Lord our God be with us, as he was with our ancestors. May he not abandon us or leave us.
DARBY Translation: Jehovah our God be with us, as he was with our fathers; let him not forsake us nor cast us off:
KJV Translation: The LORD our God be with us, as he was with our fathers: let him not leave us, nor forsake us:
Description: 1 Kings 8:58
NET Translation: May he make us submissive, so we can follow all his instructions and obey the commandments, rules, and regulations he commanded our ancestors.
DARBY Translation: that he may incline our hearts to him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his ordinances, which he commanded our fathers.
KJV Translation: That he may incline our hearts unto him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and his statutes, and his judgments, which he commanded our fathers.
Keywords: God, Israel
Description: 1 Kings 8:59
NET Translation: May the Lord our God be constantly aware of these requests of mine I have presented to him, so that he might vindicate his servant and his people Israel as the need arises.
DARBY Translation: And let these my words, with which I have made supplication before Jehovah, be nigh to Jehovah our God day and night, that he maintain the right of his servant, and the right of his people Israel, as the matter of each day shall require;
KJV Translation: And let these my words, wherewith I have made supplication before the LORD, be nigh unto the LORD our God day and night, that he maintain the cause of his servant, and the cause of his people Israel at all times, as the matter shall require:
Keywords: Earth
Description: 1 Kings 8:60
NET Translation: Then all the nations of the earth will recognize that the Lord is the only genuine God.
DARBY Translation: that all peoples of the earth may know that Jehovah is God, that there is none else;
KJV Translation: That all the people of the earth may know that the LORD [is] God, [and that there is] none else.
Keywords: Art, Heart
Description: 1 Kings 8:61
NET Translation: May you demonstrate wholehearted devotion to the Lord our God by following his rules and obeying his commandments, as you are now doing.”
DARBY Translation: and that your heart may be perfect with Jehovah our God, to walk in his statutes and to keep his commandments, as at this day.
KJV Translation: Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day.
Keywords: Israel, Sacrifice
Description: 1 Kings 8:62
NET Translation: The king and all Israel with him were presenting sacrifices to the Lord.
DARBY Translation: And the king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifices before Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And the king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifice before the LORD.
Keywords: Children, Israel, King, Peace, Sacrifice, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 8:63
NET Translation: Solomon offered as peace offerings to the Lord 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep. Then the king and all the Israelites dedicated the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon sacrificed a sacrifice of peace-offerings, which he sacrificed to Jehovah, twenty-two thousand oxen and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the children of Israel dedicated the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And Solomon offered a sacrifice of peace offerings, which he offered unto the LORD, two and twenty thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the children of Israel dedicated the house of the LORD.
Keywords: Altar, Court, Fat, Hallow, King, Meat, Peace
Description: 1 Kings 8:64
NET Translation: That day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard that is in front of the Lord’s temple. He offered there burnt sacrifices, grain offerings, and the fat from the peace offerings, because the bronze altar that stood before the Lord was too small to hold all these offerings.
DARBY Translation: The same day the king hallowed the middle of the court that was before the house of Jehovah; for there he offered the burnt-offerings, and the oblations, and the fat of the peace-offerings, because the brazen altar that was before Jehovah was too small to receive the burnt-offerings, and the oblations, and the fat of the peace-offerings.
KJV Translation: The same day did the king hallow the middle of the court that [was] before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings: because the brasen altar that [was] before the LORD [was] too little to receive the burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings.
Keywords: Israel, River, Solomon, Time
Description: 1 Kings 8:65
NET Translation: At that time Solomon and all Israel with him celebrated a festival before the Lord our God for two entire weeks. This great assembly included people from all over the land, from Lebo Hamath in the north to the Stream of Egypt in the south.
DARBY Translation: And at that time Solomon held the feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entrance of Hamath unto the torrent of Egypt, before Jehovah our God, seven days and seven days, fourteen days.
KJV Translation: And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, [even] fourteen days.
Keywords: Art, David, Goodness, Heart, Israel
Description: 1 Kings 8:66
NET Translation: On the fifteenth day after the festival started, he dismissed the people. They asked God to empower the king and then went to their homes, happy and content because of all the good the Lord had done for his servant David and his people Israel.
DARBY Translation: On the eighth day he sent the people away; and they blessed the king, and went to their tents, joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that Jehovah had done to David his servant, and to Israel his people.
KJV Translation: On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people.
Keywords: Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 9:1
NET Translation: After Solomon finished building the Lord’s temple, the royal palace, and all the other construction projects he had planned,
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when Solomon had completed the building of the house of Jehovah, and the king's house, and all Solomon's desire which he was pleased to do,
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all Solomon's desire which he was pleased to do,
Keywords: Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 9:2
NET Translation: the Lord appeared to Solomon a second time, in the same way he had appeared to him at Gibeon.
DARBY Translation: that Jehovah appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared to him at Gibeon.
KJV Translation: That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon.
Keywords: Art, Heart, Name
Description: 1 Kings 9:3
NET Translation: The Lord said to him, “I have answered your prayer and your request for help that you made to me. I have consecrated this temple you built by making it my permanent home; I will be constantly present there.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah said to him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication which thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.
KJV Translation: And the LORD said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.
Keywords: David, Integrity, Statutes
Description: 1 Kings 9:4
NET Translation: You must serve me with integrity and sincerity, just as your father David did. Do everything I commanded and obey my rules and regulations.
DARBY Translation: And [as for] thee, if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, [and] wilt keep my statutes and mine ordinances;
KJV Translation: And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, [and] wilt keep my statutes and my judgments:
Keywords: David, Israel, Kingdom, Man, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 9:5
NET Translation: Then I will allow your dynasty to rule over Israel permanently, just as I promised your father David, ‘You will not fail to have a successor on the throne of Israel.’
DARBY Translation: then will I establish the throne of thy kingdom over Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel.
KJV Translation: Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel.
Keywords: Commandments, Ship, Statutes, Worship
Description: 1 Kings 9:6
NET Translation: “But if you or your sons ever turn away from me, fail to obey the regulations and rules I instructed you to keep, and decide to serve and worship other gods,
DARBY Translation: [But] if ye shall at all turn from following me, ye or your children, and will not keep my commandments, my statutes which I have set before you, but go and serve other gods, and worship them;
KJV Translation: [But] if ye shall at all turn from following me, ye or your children, and will not keep my commandments [and] my statutes which I have set before you, but go and serve other gods, and worship them:
Keywords: Israel
Description: 1 Kings 9:7
NET Translation: then I will remove Israel from the land I have given them, I will abandon this temple I have consecrated with my presence, and Israel will be mocked and ridiculed among all the nations.
DARBY Translation: then will I cut off Israel out of the land which I have given them; and the house, which I have hallowed to my name, will I cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a proverb and a by word among all peoples;
KJV Translation: Then will I cut off Israel out of the land which I have given them; and this house, which I have hallowed for my name, will I cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a proverb and a byword among all people:
Description: 1 Kings 9:8
NET Translation: This temple will become a heap of ruins; everyone who passes by it will be shocked and will hiss out their scorn, saying, ‘Why did the Lord do this to this land and this temple?’
DARBY Translation: and this house, [which] is high, every one that passes by it shall be astonished at, and shall hiss, and they shall say, Why has Jehovah done thus to this land and to this house?
KJV Translation: And at this house, [which] is high, every one that passeth by it shall be astonished, and shall hiss; and they shall say, Why hath the LORD done thus unto this land, and to this house?
Description: 1 Kings 9:9
NET Translation: Others will then answer, ‘Because they abandoned the Lord their God, who led their ancestors out of Egypt. They embraced other gods whom they worshiped and served. That is why the Lord has brought all this disaster down on them.’”
DARBY Translation: And they shall say, Because they forsook Jehovah their God, who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have attached themselves to other gods, and have worshipped them and served them; therefore has Jehovah brought upon them all this evil.
KJV Translation: And they shall answer, Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have taken hold upon other gods, and have worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath the LORD brought upon them all this evil.
Keywords: Ass, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 9:10
NET Translation: After twenty years, during which Solomon built the Lord’s temple and the royal palace,
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, when Solomon had built the two houses, the house of Jehovah and the king's house,
KJV Translation: And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, when Solomon had built the two houses, the house of the LORD, and the king's house,
Keywords: Cedar, Hiram, King, Solomon, Tyre
Description: 1 Kings 9:11
NET Translation: King Solomon gave King Hiram of Tyre twenty towns in the region of Galilee, because Hiram had supplied Solomon with cedars, evergreens, and all the gold he wanted.
DARBY Translation: Hiram the king of Tyre having furnished Solomon with cedar-trees and cypress-trees, and with gold, according to all his desire, that then king Solomon gave Hiram twenty cities in the land of Galilee.
KJV Translation: ([Now] Hiram the king of Tyre had furnished Solomon with cedar trees and fir trees, and with gold, according to all his desire,) that then king Solomon gave Hiram twenty cities in the land of Galilee.
Keywords: Hiram, Solomon, Tyre
Description: 1 Kings 9:12
NET Translation: When Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns Solomon had given him, he was not pleased with them.
DARBY Translation: And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities that Solomon had given him; and they did not please him.
KJV Translation: And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him; and they pleased him not.
Keywords: Called
Description: 1 Kings 9:13
NET Translation: Hiram asked, “Why did you give me these towns, my friend?” He called that area the region of Cabul, a name which it has retained to this day.
DARBY Translation: And he said, What cities are these which thou hast given me, my brother? And he called them the land of Cabul to this day.
KJV Translation: And he said, What cities [are] these which thou hast given me, my brother? And he called them the land of Cabul unto this day.
Keywords: Hiram, King
Description: 1 Kings 9:14
NET Translation: Hiram had sent to the king 120 talents of gold.
DARBY Translation: And Hiram had sent to the king one hundred and twenty talents of gold.
KJV Translation: And Hiram sent to the king sixscore talents of gold.
Keywords: Build, King, Solomon, Son, Wall
Description: 1 Kings 9:15
NET Translation: Here are the details concerning the work crews King Solomon conscripted to build the Lord’s temple, his palace, the terrace, the wall of Jerusalem, and the cities of Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.
DARBY Translation: And this is the account of the levy which king Solomon raised, to build the house of Jehovah, and his own house, and Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.
KJV Translation: And this [is] the reason of the levy which king Solomon raised; for to build the house of the LORD, and his own house, and Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.
Keywords: Canaanites, Egypt, King, Pharaoh
Description: 1 Kings 9:16
NET Translation: (Pharaoh, king of Egypt, had attacked and captured Gezer. He burned it and killed the Canaanites who lived in the city. He gave it as a wedding present to his daughter, who had married Solomon.)
DARBY Translation: Pharaoh king of Egypt had gone up and taken Gezer, and burned it with fire, and slain the Canaanites that dwelt in the city, and given it as a dowry to his daughter, Solomon's wife.
KJV Translation: [For] Pharaoh king of Egypt had gone up, and taken Gezer, and burnt it with fire, and slain the Canaanites that dwelt in the city, and given it [for] a present unto his daughter, Solomon's wife.
Keywords: Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 9:17
NET Translation: Solomon built up Gezer, lower Beth Horon,
DARBY Translation: And Solomon built Gezer, and lower Beth-horon,
KJV Translation: And Solomon built Gezer, and Bethhoron the nether,
Description: 1 Kings 9:18
NET Translation: Baalath, Tadmor in the wilderness,
DARBY Translation: and Baalath, and Tadmor in the wilderness, in the land,
KJV Translation: And Baalath, and Tadmor in the wilderness, in the land,
Keywords: Build, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 9:19
NET Translation: all the storage cities that belonged to him, and the cities where chariots and horses were kept. He built whatever he wanted in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout his entire kingdom.
DARBY Translation: and all the store-cities that Solomon had, and cities for chariots, and cities for the horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and on Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.
KJV Translation: And all the cities of store that Solomon had, and cities for his chariots, and cities for his horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.
Keywords: Children
Description: 1 Kings 9:20
NET Translation: Now several non-Israelite peoples were left in the land after the conquest of Joshua, including the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
DARBY Translation: All the people that were left of the Amorites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites, who were not of the children of Israel,
KJV Translation: [And] all the people [that were] left of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, which [were] not of the children of Israel,
Keywords: Children, Israel, Solomon, Tribute
Description: 1 Kings 9:21
NET Translation: Their descendants remained in the land (the Israelites were unable to wipe them out completely). Solomon conscripted them for his work crews, and they continue in that role to this very day.
DARBY Translation: their children that were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel were not able utterly to destroy, upon them did Solomon impose a tribute of bondservice until this day.
KJV Translation: Their children that were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel also were not able utterly to destroy, upon those did Solomon levy a tribute of bondservice unto this day.
Keywords: Children, Israel, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 9:22
NET Translation: Solomon did not assign Israelites to these work crews; the Israelites served as his soldiers, attendants, officers, charioteers, and commanders of his chariot forces.
DARBY Translation: But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no bondmen; but they were men of war, and his servants, and his chiefs, and his captains, and captains of his chariots, and his horsemen.
KJV Translation: But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no bondmen: but they [were] men of war, and his servants, and his princes, and his captains, and rulers of his chariots, and his horsemen.
Keywords: Rule
Description: 1 Kings 9:23
NET Translation: These men were also in charge of Solomon’s work projects; there were a total of 550 men who supervised the workers.
DARBY Translation: These were the chief superintendents that were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, that ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
KJV Translation: These [were] the chief of the officers that [were] over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, which bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.
Keywords: Build, David
Description: 1 Kings 9:24
NET Translation: Solomon built the terrace as soon as Pharaoh’s daughter moved up from the City of David to the palace Solomon built for her.
DARBY Translation: But Pharaoh's daughter came up out of the city of David to her house which he had built for her: then he built Millo.
KJV Translation: But Pharaoh's daughter came up out of the city of David unto her house which [Solomon] had built for her: then did he build Millo.
Keywords: Altar, Ear, Incense, Offerings, Peace, Rings, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 9:25
NET Translation: Three times a year Solomon offered burnt offerings and peace offerings on the altar he had built for the Lord, burning incense along with them before the Lord. He made the temple his official worship place.
DARBY Translation: And three times in the year did Solomon offer up burnt-offerings and peace-offerings upon the altar that he had built to Jehovah, and he burned incense upon that which was before Jehovah. So he finished the house.
KJV Translation: And three times in a year did Solomon offer burnt offerings and peace offerings upon the altar which he built unto the LORD, and he burnt incense upon the altar that [was] before the LORD. So he finished the house.
Keywords: King, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 9:26
NET Translation: King Solomon also built ships in Ezion Geber, which is located near Elat in the land of Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea.
DARBY Translation: And king Solomon made a fleet of ships in Ezion-Geber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of Edom.
KJV Translation: And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber, which [is] beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red sea, in the land of Edom.
Keywords: Hiram, Knowledge
Description: 1 Kings 9:27
NET Translation: Hiram sent his fleet and some of his sailors, who were well acquainted with the sea, to serve with Solomon’s men.
DARBY Translation: And Hiram sent in the fleet his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon;
KJV Translation: And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.
Keywords: King
Description: 1 Kings 9:28
NET Translation: They sailed to Ophir, took from there 420 talents of gold, and then brought them to King Solomon.
DARBY Translation: and they went to Ophir, and fetched thence gold, four hundred and twenty talents, and brought it to king Solomon.
KJV Translation: And they came to Ophir, and fetched from thence gold, four hundred and twenty talents, and brought [it] to king Solomon.
Keywords: Fame, Name, Prove, Sheba, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 10:1
NET Translation: When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions.
DARBY Translation: And the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon in connection with the name of Jehovah, and came to prove him with enigmas.
KJV Translation: And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions.
Keywords: Jerusalem, Precious
Description: 1 Kings 10:2
NET Translation: She arrived in Jerusalem with a great display of pomp, bringing with her camels carrying spices, a very large quantity of gold, and precious gems. She visited Solomon and discussed with him everything that was on her mind.
DARBY Translation: And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bore spices and gold in very great abundance, and precious stones; and she came to Solomon, and spoke to him of all that was in her heart.
KJV Translation: And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bare spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.
Keywords: Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 10:3
NET Translation: Solomon answered all her questions; there was no question too complex for the king.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon explained to her all she spoke of: there was not a thing hidden from the king that he did not explain to her.
KJV Translation: And Solomon told her all her questions: there was not [any] thing hid from the king, which he told her not.
Keywords: Sheba
Description: 1 Kings 10:4
NET Translation: When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon’s extensive wisdom, the palace he had built,
DARBY Translation: And when the queen of Sheba saw all Solomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built,
KJV Translation: And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built,
Keywords: Meat, Spirit
Description: 1 Kings 10:5
NET Translation: the food in his banquet hall, his servants and attendants, their robes, his cupbearers, and his burnt offerings which he presented in the Lord’s temple, she was amazed.
DARBY Translation: and the food of his table, and the deportment of his servants, and the order of service of his attendants, and their apparel, and his cupbearers, and his ascent by which he went up to the house of Jehovah, there was no more spirit in her.
KJV Translation: And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel, and his cupbearers, and his ascent by which he went up unto the house of the LORD; there was no more spirit in her.
Keywords: Port, Report
Description: 1 Kings 10:6
NET Translation: She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight was true!
DARBY Translation: And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thine affairs, and of thy wisdom;
KJV Translation: And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom.
Keywords: Fame, Wisdom
Description: 1 Kings 10:7
NET Translation: I did not believe these things until I came and saw them with my own eyes. Indeed, I didn’t hear even half the story! Your wisdom and wealth surpass what was reported to me.
DARBY Translation: but I gave no credit to the words, until I came and mine eyes had seen; and behold, the half was not told me: in wisdom and prosperity thou exceedest the report that I heard.
KJV Translation: Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen [it]: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard.
Keywords: Ear, Happy
Description: 1 Kings 10:8
NET Translation: Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy!
DARBY Translation: Happy are thy men! happy are these thy servants, who stand continually before thee, who hear thy wisdom!
KJV Translation: Happy [are] thy men, happy [are] these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, [and] that hear thy wisdom.
Keywords: Israel, Judgment, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 10:9
NET Translation: May the Lord your God be praised because he favored you by placing you on the throne of Israel! Because of the Lord’s eternal love for Israel, he made you king so you could make just and right decisions.”
DARBY Translation: Blessed be Jehovah thy God, who delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel! Because Jehovah loves Israel for ever, therefore did he make thee king, to do judgment and justice.
KJV Translation: Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.
Keywords: King, Precious, Sheba
Description: 1 Kings 10:10
NET Translation: She gave the king 120 talents of gold, a very large quantity of spices, and precious gems. The quantity of spices the queen of Sheba gave King Solomon has never been matched.
DARBY Translation: And she gave the king a hundred and twenty talents of gold, and spices in very great abundance, and precious stones: there came no more such abundance of spices as those which the queen of Sheba gave to king Solomon.
KJV Translation: And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices very great store, and precious stones: there came no more such abundance of spices as these which the queen of Sheba gave to king Solomon.
Keywords: Gold, Precious
Description: 1 Kings 10:11
NET Translation: (Hiram’s fleet, which carried gold from Ophir, also brought from Ophir a very large quantity of fine timber and precious gems.
DARBY Translation: (And the fleet also of Hiram, which carried gold from Ophir, brought from Ophir sandal-wood in very great abundance, and precious stones.
KJV Translation: And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, and precious stones.
Keywords: King
Description: 1 Kings 10:12
NET Translation: With the timber the king made supports for the Lord’s temple and for the royal palace and stringed instruments for the musicians. No one has seen so much of this fine timber to this very day.)
DARBY Translation: And the king made of the sandal-wood a balustrade for the house of Jehovah, and for the king's house, and harps and lutes for the singers. There came no such sandal-wood, nor was there seen to this day.)
KJV Translation: And the king made of the almug trees pillars for the house of the LORD, and for the king's house, harps also and psalteries for singers: there came no such almug trees, nor were seen unto this day.
Keywords: King, Sheba, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 10:13
NET Translation: King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba everything she requested, besides what he had freely offered her. Then she left and returned to her homeland with her attendants.
DARBY Translation: And king Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatever she asked, besides what he gave her of the bounty of king Solomon. And she turned and went to her own land, she and her servants.
KJV Translation: And king Solomon gave unto the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, beside [that] which Solomon gave her of his royal bounty. So she turned and went to her own country, she and her servants.
Keywords: Ear, Gold, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 10:14
NET Translation: Solomon received 666 talents of gold per year,
DARBY Translation: And the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and sixty-six talents of gold,
KJV Translation: Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred threescore and six talents of gold,
Keywords: Traffick
Description: 1 Kings 10:15
NET Translation: besides what he collected from the merchants, traders, Arabian Kings, and governors of the land.
DARBY Translation: besides what [came] by the dealers, and by the traffic of the merchants, and by all the Kings of Arabia, and by the governors of the country.
KJV Translation: Beside [that he had] of the merchantmen, and of the traffick of the spice merchants, and of all the Kings of Arabia, and of the governors of the country.
Keywords: Gold, King, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 10:16
NET Translation: King Solomon made 200 large shields of hammered gold; 600 measures of gold were used for each shield.
DARBY Translation: And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold, he applied six hundred [shekels] of gold to one target;
KJV Translation: And king Solomon made two hundred targets [of] beaten gold: six hundred [shekels] of gold went to one target.
Keywords: Forest, Gold, King, Pound, Rest
Description: 1 Kings 10:17
NET Translation: He also made 300 small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold were used for each of these shields. The king placed them in the Palace of the Lebanon Forest.
DARBY Translation: and three hundred shields of beaten gold, he applied three minas of gold to one shield; and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.
KJV Translation: And [he made] three hundred shields [of] beaten gold; three pound of gold went to one shield: and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.
Keywords: King, Throne
Description: 1 Kings 10:18
NET Translation: The king made a large throne decorated with ivory and overlaid it with pure gold.
DARBY Translation: And the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with refined gold:
KJV Translation: Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with the best gold.
Keywords: Throne
Description: 1 Kings 10:19
NET Translation: There were six steps leading up to the throne, and the back of it was rounded on top. The throne had two armrests with a statue of a lion standing on each side.
DARBY Translation: the throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was rounded behind; and there were arms on each side at the place of the seat, and two lions stood beside the arms;
KJV Translation: The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne [was] round behind: and [there were] stays on either side on the place of the seat, and two lions stood beside the stays.
Keywords: Twelve
Description: 1 Kings 10:20
NET Translation: There were twelve statues of lions on the six steps, one lion at each end of each step. There was nothing like it in any other kingdom.
DARBY Translation: and twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps: there was not the like made in any kingdom.
KJV Translation: And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps: there was not the like made in any kingdom.
Keywords: Forest, King, Lebanon, Pure, Rest
Description: 1 Kings 10:21
NET Translation: All of King Solomon’s cups were made of gold, and all the household items in the Palace of the Lebanon Forest were made of pure gold. There were no silver items, for silver was not considered very valuable in Solomon’s time.
DARBY Translation: And all king Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of precious gold: none were of silver, [which] was not of the least account in the days of Solomon.
KJV Translation: And all king Solomon's drinking vessels [were of] gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon [were of] pure gold; none [were of] silver: it was nothing accounted of in the days of Solomon.
Keywords: King, Sea, Years
Description: 1 Kings 10:22
NET Translation: Along with Hiram’s fleet, the king had a fleet of large merchant ships that sailed the sea. Once every three years the fleet came into port with cargoes of gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.
DARBY Translation: For the king had on the sea a Tarshish-fleet, with the fleet of Hiram: once in three years came the Tarshish-fleet, bringing gold and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.
KJV Translation: For the king had at sea a navy of Tharshish with the navy of Hiram: once in three years came the navy of Tharshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.
Keywords: Earth, King, Riches, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 10:23
NET Translation: King Solomon was wealthier and wiser than any of the Kings of the earth.
DARBY Translation: And king Solomon was greater than all the Kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.
KJV Translation: So king Solomon exceeded all the Kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.
Keywords: Ear, Earth, God
Description: 1 Kings 10:24
NET Translation: Everyone in the world wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.
DARBY Translation: And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
KJV Translation: And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Keywords: Ear, Man
Description: 1 Kings 10:25
NET Translation: Year after year visitors brought their gifts, which included items of silver, items of gold, clothes, perfume, spices, horses, and mules.
DARBY Translation: And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and clothing, and armour, and spices, horses and mules, a rate year by year.
KJV Translation: And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments, and armour, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.
Keywords: King, Solomon, Twelve
Description: 1 Kings 10:26
NET Translation: Solomon accumulated chariots and horses. He had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses. He kept them in assigned cities and in Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen; and he had a thousand four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen; and he placed them in the chariot-cities, and with the king at Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: And Solomon gathered together chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, whom he bestowed in the cities for chariots, and with the king at Jerusalem.
Keywords: Jerusalem, King, Silver
Description: 1 Kings 10:27
NET Translation: The king made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones; cedar was as plentiful as sycamore fig trees are in the foothills.
DARBY Translation: And the king made silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he as the sycamores that are in the lowland for abundance.
KJV Translation: And the king made silver [to be] in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he [to be] as the sycomore trees that [are] in the vale, for abundance.
Keywords: Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 10:28
NET Translation: Solomon acquired his horses from Egypt and from Que; the king’s traders purchased them from Que.
DARBY Translation: And the exportation of horses that Solomon had was from Egypt: a caravan of the king's merchants fetched a drove [of horses], at a price.
KJV Translation: And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price.
Keywords: Chariot, Egypt, Horse, Riot
Description: 1 Kings 10:29
NET Translation: They paid 600 silver pieces for each chariot from Egypt and 150 silver pieces for each horse. They also sold chariots and horses to all the Kings of the Hittites and to the Kings of Syria.
DARBY Translation: And a chariot came up and went out of Egypt for six hundred [shekels] of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty; and so they brought [them] by their means, for all the Kings of the Hittites and for the Kings of Syria.
KJV Translation: And a chariot came up and went out of Egypt for six hundred [shekels] of silver, and an horse for an hundred and fifty: and so for all the Kings of the Hittites, and for the Kings of Syria, did they bring [them] out by their means.
Keywords: King, Solomon, Women
Description: 1 Kings 11:1
NET Translation: King Solomon fell in love with many foreign women (besides Pharaoh’s daughter), including Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites.
DARBY Translation: But king Solomon loved many foreign women, besides the daughter of Pharaoh: women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, Hittites;
KJV Translation: But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, [and] Hittites;
Keywords: Art, Children, Heart, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 11:2
NET Translation: They came from nations about which the Lord had warned the Israelites, “You must not establish friendly relations with them! If you do, they will surely shift your allegiance to their gods.” But Solomon was irresistibly attracted to them.
DARBY Translation: of the nations of which Jehovah had said to the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in to you; they would certainly turn away your heart after their gods: to these Solomon was attached in love.
KJV Translation: Of the nations [concerning] which the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: [for] surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love.
Keywords: Wives
Description: 1 Kings 11:3
NET Translation: He had 700 royal wives and 300 concubines; his wives had a powerful influence over him.
DARBY Translation: And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines; and his wives turned away his heart.
KJV Translation: And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart.
Keywords: Art, David, Heart, Solomon, Wives
Description: 1 Kings 11:4
NET Translation: When Solomon became old, his wives shifted his allegiance to other gods; he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord his God, as his father David had been.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when Solomon was old, [that] his wives turned away his heart after other gods; and his heart was not perfect with Jehovah his God, as the heart of David his father.
KJV Translation: For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, [that] his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as [was] the heart of David his father.
Keywords: Nation, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 11:5
NET Translation: Solomon worshiped the Sidonian goddess Astarte and the detestable Ammonite god Milcom.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites.
KJV Translation: For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites.
Keywords: David, Evil, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 11:6
NET Translation: Solomon did evil in the Lord’s sight; he did not remain loyal to the Lord, as his father David had.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon did evil in the sight of Jehovah, and followed not fully Jehovah, as David his father.
KJV Translation: And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as [did] David his father.
Keywords: Build, Children, Nation, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 11:7
NET Translation: Furthermore, on the hill east of Jerusalem Solomon built a high place for the detestable Moabite god Chemosh and for the detestable Ammonite god Milcom.
DARBY Translation: Then did Solomon build a high place for Chemosh the abomination of the Moabites, on the hill that is before Jerusalem, and for Molech the abomination of the children of Ammon.
KJV Translation: Then did Solomon build an high place for Chemosh, the abomination of Moab, in the hill that [is] before Jerusalem, and for Molech, the abomination of the children of Ammon.
Keywords: Incense, Wise
Description: 1 Kings 11:8
NET Translation: He built high places for all his foreign wives so they could burn incense and make sacrifices to their gods.
DARBY Translation: And so he did for all his foreign wives, who burned incense and sacrificed to their gods.
KJV Translation: And likewise did he for all his strange wives, which burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods.
Keywords: Art, God, Heart
Description: 1 Kings 11:9
NET Translation: The Lord was angry with Solomon because he had shifted his allegiance away from the Lord, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him on two occasions
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned away from Jehovah the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice,
KJV Translation: And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice,
Description: 1 Kings 11:10
NET Translation: and had warned him about this very thing, so that he would not follow other gods. But he did not obey the Lord’s command.
DARBY Translation: and had commanded him concerning this thing, not to go after other gods; but he kept not what Jehovah had commanded.
KJV Translation: And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.
Keywords: Covenant, Kingdom, Rend
Description: 1 Kings 11:11
NET Translation: So the Lord said to Solomon, “Because you insist on doing these things and have not kept the covenantal rules I gave you, I will surely tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah said to Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done by thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes which I commanded thee, I will certainly rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant:
KJV Translation: Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant.
Keywords: David, Hand, Rend
Description: 1 Kings 11:12
NET Translation: However, for your father David’s sake I will not do this while you are alive. I will tear it away from your son’s hand instead.
DARBY Translation: notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it, for David thy father's sake; I will rend it out of the hand of thy son;
KJV Translation: Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy father's sake: [but] I will rend it out of the hand of thy son.
Keywords: David, Rend, Son
Description: 1 Kings 11:13
NET Translation: But I will not tear away the entire kingdom; I will leave your son one tribe for my servant David’s sake and for the sake of my chosen city Jerusalem.”
DARBY Translation: only, I will not rend away all the kingdom: I will give one tribe to thy son, for David my servant's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake which I have chosen.
KJV Translation: Howbeit I will not rend away all the kingdom; [but] will give one tribe to thy son for David my servant's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake which I have chosen.
Keywords: Adversary, Seed
Description: 1 Kings 11:14
NET Translation: The Lord brought against Solomon an enemy, Hadad the Edomite, a descendant of the Edomite king.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah stirred up an adversary to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite; he was of the king's seed in Edom.
KJV Translation: And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he [was] of the king's seed in Edom.
Keywords: David, Joab
Description: 1 Kings 11:15
NET Translation: During David’s campaign against Edom, Joab, the commander of the army, while on a mission to bury the dead, killed every male in Edom.
DARBY Translation: Now it came to pass when David was in Edom, when Joab the captain of the host had gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom
KJV Translation: For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom;
Keywords: Joab, Months
Description: 1 Kings 11:16
NET Translation: For Joab and the entire Israelite army stayed there six months until they had exterminated every male in Edom.
DARBY Translation: (for Joab abode there six months with all Israel, until he had cut off every male in Edom),
KJV Translation: (For six months did Joab remain there with all Israel, until he had cut off every male in Edom:)
Keywords: Edomites
Description: 1 Kings 11:17
NET Translation: Hadad, who was only a small boy at the time, escaped with some of his father’s Edomite servants and headed for Egypt.
DARBY Translation: that Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father's servants with him, to go into Egypt, Hadad being yet a little child.
KJV Translation: That Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father's servants with him, to go into Egypt; Hadad [being] yet a little child.
Keywords: King, Pharaoh, Rose
Description: 1 Kings 11:18
NET Translation: They went from Midian to Paran; they took some men from Paran and went to Egypt. Pharaoh, king of Egypt, gave him a house and some land and supplied him with food.
DARBY Translation: And they arose out of Midian, and came to Paran, and took men with them out of Paran, and they came to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt; who gave him a house, and appointed him victuals, and gave him land.
KJV Translation: And they arose out of Midian, and came to Paran: and they took men with them out of Paran, and they came to Egypt, unto Pharaoh king of Egypt; which gave him an house, and appointed him victuals, and gave him land.
Keywords: Sister, Wife
Description: 1 Kings 11:19
NET Translation: Pharaoh liked Hadad so well he gave him his sister-in-law (Queen Tahpenes’ sister) as a wife.
DARBY Translation: And Hadad found great favour in the sight of Pharaoh, and he gave him as wife the sister of his own wife, the sister of Tahpenes the queen.
KJV Translation: And Hadad found great favour in the sight of Pharaoh, so that he gave him to wife the sister of his own wife, the sister of Tahpenes the queen.
Keywords: Bath, Sister
Description: 1 Kings 11:20
NET Translation: Tahpenes’ sister gave birth to his son, named Genubath. Tahpenes raised him in Pharaoh’s palace; Genubath grew up in Pharaoh’s palace among Pharaoh’s sons.
DARBY Translation: And the sister of Tahpenes bore him Genubath his son; and Tahpenes brought him up in Pharaoh's house; and Genubath was in Pharaoh's household, among the sons of Pharaoh.
KJV Translation: And the sister of Tahpenes bare him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh's house: and Genubath was in Pharaoh's household among the sons of Pharaoh.
Keywords: David, Egypt, Joab
Description: 1 Kings 11:21
NET Translation: While in Egypt Hadad heard that David had passed away and that Joab, the commander of the army, was dead. So Hadad asked Pharaoh, “Give me permission to leave so I can return to my homeland.”
DARBY Translation: And Hadad heard in Egypt that David slept with his fathers, and that Joab the captain of the host was dead; and Hadad said to Pharaoh, Let me depart, that I may go to mine own country.
KJV Translation: And when Hadad heard in Egypt that David slept with his fathers, and that Joab the captain of the host was dead, Hadad said to Pharaoh, Let me depart, that I may go to mine own country.
Keywords: Pharaoh
Description: 1 Kings 11:22
NET Translation: Pharaoh said to him, “What do you lack here that makes you want to go to your homeland?” Hadad replied, “Nothing, but please give me permission to leave.”
DARBY Translation: And Pharaoh said to him, What then dost thou lack with me, that behold, thou desirest to go to thine own country? And he said, Nothing; but in any case let me depart.
KJV Translation: Then Pharaoh said unto him, But what hast thou lacked with me, that, behold, thou seekest to go to thine own country? And he answered, Nothing: howbeit let me go in any wise.
Keywords: God, King, Son
Description: 1 Kings 11:23
NET Translation: God also brought against Solomon another enemy, Rezon son of Eliada who had run away from his master, King Hadadezer of Zobah.
DARBY Translation: God stirred him up yet an adversary, Rezon the son of Eliada, who had fled from Hadadezer king of Zobah, his lord.
KJV Translation: And God stirred him up [another] adversary, Rezon the son of Eliadah, which fled from his lord Hadadezer king of Zobah:
Keywords: David
Description: 1 Kings 11:24
NET Translation: He gathered some men and organized a raiding band. When David tried to kill them, they went to Damascus, where they settled down and gained control of the city.
DARBY Translation: And he collected men to him, and became captain of a band, when David slew them [of Zobah]; and they went to Damascus, and dwelt there, and reigned in Damascus.
KJV Translation: And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them [of Zobah]: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus.
Keywords: Adversary, Israel
Description: 1 Kings 11:25
NET Translation: He was Israel’s enemy throughout Solomon’s reign and, like Hadad, caused trouble. He loathed Israel and ruled over Syria.
DARBY Translation: And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, besides the mischief that Hadad [did]; and he abhorred Israel, and reigned over Syria.
KJV Translation: And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, beside the mischief that Hadad [did]: and he abhorred Israel, and reigned over Syria.
Keywords: Hand, Jeroboam, Name, Son, Widow
Description: 1 Kings 11:26
NET Translation: Jeroboam son of Nebat, one of Solomon’s servants, rebelled against the king. He was an Ephraimite from Zeredah whose mother was a widow named Zeruah.
DARBY Translation: And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zeredah, Solomon's servant (whose mother's name was Zeruah, a widow woman), even he lifted up his hand against the king.
KJV Translation: And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zereda, Solomon's servant, whose mother's name [was] Zeruah, a widow woman, even he lifted up [his] hand against the king.
Keywords: David, Hand, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 11:27
NET Translation: This is what prompted him to rebel against the king: Solomon built a terrace, and he closed up a gap in the wall of the city of his father David.
DARBY Translation: And this was the cause that he lifted up his hand against the king: Solomon was building Millo, and closing the breach of the city of David his father;
KJV Translation: And this [was] the cause that he lifted up [his] hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, [and] repaired the breaches of the city of David his father.
Keywords: Jeroboam, Man, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 11:28
NET Translation: Jeroboam was a talented man; when Solomon saw that the young man was an accomplished worker, he made him the leader of the work crew from the tribe of Joseph.
DARBY Translation: and the man Jeroboam was strong and valiant; and Solomon saw the young man that he was industrious, and he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
KJV Translation: And the man Jeroboam [was] a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Keywords: Ass, Jeroboam, Prophet, Time
Description: 1 Kings 11:29
NET Translation: At that time, when Jeroboam had left Jerusalem, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met him on the road; the two of them were alone in the open country. Ahijah was wearing a brand new robe,
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass at that time that Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, and the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two [were] alone in the field:
Keywords: Garment, Twelve
Description: 1 Kings 11:30
NET Translation: and he grabbed the robe and tore it into twelve pieces.
DARBY Translation: Then Ahijah seized the new garment that was on him, and rent it in twelve pieces;
KJV Translation: And Ahijah caught the new garment that [was] on him, and rent it [in] twelve pieces:
Keywords: God, Hand, Kingdom, Rend
Description: 1 Kings 11:31
NET Translation: Then he told Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces, for this is what the Lord God of Israel has said: ‘Look, I am about to tear the kingdom from Solomon’s hand and I will give ten tribes to you.
DARBY Translation: and said to Jeroboam, Take thee ten pieces; for thus saith Jehovah the God of Israel: Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee;
KJV Translation: And he said to Jeroboam, Take thee ten pieces: for thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee:
Keywords: Chosen, Servant
Description: 1 Kings 11:32
NET Translation: He will retain one tribe, for my servant David’s sake and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel.
DARBY Translation: but one tribe shall he have for my servant David's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel:
KJV Translation: (But he shall have one tribe for my servant David's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel:)
Keywords: Children, David, God, Statutes
Description: 1 Kings 11:33
NET Translation: I am taking the kingdom from him because they have abandoned me and worshiped the Sidonian goddess Astarte, the Moabite god Chemosh, and the Ammonite god Milcom. They have not followed my instructions by doing what I approve and obeying my rules and regulations, as Solomon’s father David did.
DARBY Translation: because they have forsaken me, and have worshipped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the children of Ammon, and have not walked in my ways, to do that which is right in my sight, and my statutes and mine ordinances, as David his father.
KJV Translation: Because that they have forsaken me, and have worshipped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the children of Ammon, and have not walked in my ways, to do [that which is] right in mine eyes, and [to keep] my statutes and my judgments, as [did] David his father.
Keywords: Commandments, David, Kingdom, Life
Description: 1 Kings 11:34
NET Translation: I will not take the whole kingdom from his hand. I will allow him to be ruler for the rest of his life for the sake of my chosen servant David who kept my commandments and rules.
DARBY Translation: But I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand; for I will make him prince all the days of his life for David my servant's sake, whom I chose, who kept my commandments and my statutes;
KJV Translation: Howbeit I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand: but I will make him prince all the days of his life for David my servant's sake, whom I chose, because he kept my commandments and my statutes:
Keywords: Kingdom
Description: 1 Kings 11:35
NET Translation: I will take the kingdom from the hand of his son and give ten tribes to you.
DARBY Translation: but I will take the kingdom out of his son's hand, and will give it unto thee, the ten tribes.
KJV Translation: But I will take the kingdom out of his son's hand, and will give it unto thee, [even] ten tribes.
Keywords: Chosen, David, Light, Name, Servant, Son
Description: 1 Kings 11:36
NET Translation: I will leave his son one tribe so my servant David’s dynasty may continue to serve me in Jerusalem, the city I have chosen as my home.
DARBY Translation: And unto his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a lamp always before me in Jerusalem, the city that I have chosen for myself to put my name there.
KJV Translation: And unto his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a light alway before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen me to put my name there.
Keywords: Halt, King, Soul
Description: 1 Kings 11:37
NET Translation: I will select you; you will rule over all you desire to have and you will be king over Israel.
DARBY Translation: And I will take thee, that thou mayest reign over all that thy soul desireth, and thou shalt be king over Israel.
KJV Translation: And I will take thee, and thou shalt reign according to all that thy soul desireth, and shalt be king over Israel.
Keywords: Build, David, Israel, Servant, Statutes
Description: 1 Kings 11:38
NET Translation: You must obey all I command you to do, follow my instructions, do what I approve, and keep my rules and commandments, as my servant David did. Then I will be with you and establish for you a lasting dynasty, as I did for David; I will give you Israel.
DARBY Translation: And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that which is right in my sight, in keeping my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did, that I will be with thee, and build thee a lasting house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee.
KJV Translation: And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do [that is] right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee.
Keywords: Afflict, Seed
Description: 1 Kings 11:39
NET Translation: I will humiliate David’s descendants because of this, but not forever.’”
DARBY Translation: And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever.
KJV Translation: And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever.
Keywords: Death, Egypt, Jeroboam, King, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 11:40
NET Translation: Solomon tried to kill Jeroboam, but Jeroboam escaped to Egypt and found refuge with King Shishak of Egypt. He stayed in Egypt until Solomon died.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon sought to kill Jeroboam; and Jeroboam arose and fled into Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt; and he was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.
KJV Translation: Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 1 Kings 11:41
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Solomon’s reign, including all his accomplishments and his wise decisions, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of Solomon.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon?
KJV Translation: And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, [are] they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon?
Keywords: Forty, Israel, Jerusalem, Solomon, Time
Description: 1 Kings 11:42
NET Translation: Solomon ruled over all Israel from Jerusalem for forty years.
DARBY Translation: And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.
KJV Translation: And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel [was] forty years.
Keywords: Buried, David, Rehoboam, Solomon, Son
Description: 1 Kings 11:43
NET Translation: Then Solomon passed away and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David his father; and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Israel, Rehoboam
Description: 1 Kings 12:1
NET Translation: Rehoboam traveled to Shechem, for all Israel had gathered in Shechem to make Rehoboam king.
DARBY Translation: And Rehoboam went to Shechem; for all Israel had come to Shechem to make him king.
KJV Translation: And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.
Keywords: Jeroboam, King, Son
Description: 1 Kings 12:2
NET Translation: When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard the news, he was still in Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon and had been living ever since.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it (now he was yet in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard [of it], (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;)
Keywords: Called, Congregation, Israel, Jeroboam
Description: 1 Kings 12:3
NET Translation: They sent for him, and Jeroboam and the whole Israelite assembly came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,
DARBY Translation: and they sent and called him), that Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,
KJV Translation: That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,
Keywords: Yoke
Description: 1 Kings 12:4
NET Translation: “Your father made us work too hard. Now if you lighten the demands he made and don’t make us work as hard, we will serve you.”
DARBY Translation: Thy father made our yoke grievous; and now lighten thou the grievous servitude of thy father and his heavy yoke that he put upon us, and we will serve thee.
KJV Translation: Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.
Keywords: Art
Description: 1 Kings 12:5
NET Translation: He said to them, “Go away for three days, then return to me.” So the people went away.
DARBY Translation: And he said to them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
KJV Translation: And he said unto them, Depart yet [for] three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
Keywords: King, Rehoboam, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 12:6
NET Translation: King Rehoboam consulted with the older advisers who had served his father Solomon when he had been alive. He asked them, “How do you advise me to answer these people?”
DARBY Translation: And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, who had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, How do ye advise to return answer to this people?
KJV Translation: And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?
Keywords: Servant
Description: 1 Kings 12:7
NET Translation: They said to him, “Today if you will be a servant to these people and grant their request, speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants from this time forward.”
DARBY Translation: And they spoke to him saying, If this day thou wilt be a servant to this people, and wilt serve them and answer them and speak good words to them, they will be thy servants for ever.
KJV Translation: And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.
Keywords: Counsel
Description: 1 Kings 12:8
NET Translation: But Rehoboam rejected their advice and consulted the young advisers who served him, with whom he had grown up.
DARBY Translation: But he forsook the advice of the old men which they had given him, and consulted with the young men, who had grown up with him, that stood before him.
KJV Translation: But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, [and] which stood before him:
Keywords: Counsel, Yoke
Description: 1 Kings 12:9
NET Translation: He asked them, “How do you advise me to respond to these people who said to me, ‘Lessen the demands your father placed on us’?”
DARBY Translation: And he said to them, What advice give ye that we may return answer to this people who have spoken to me saying, Lighten the yoke which thy father put upon us?
KJV Translation: And he said unto them, What counsel give ye that we may answer this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke which thy father did put upon us lighter?
Keywords: Halt, Yoke
Description: 1 Kings 12:10
NET Translation: The young advisers with whom Rehoboam had grown up said to him, “Say this to these people who have said to you, ‘Your father made us work hard, but now lighten our burden.’ Say this to them: ‘I am a lot harsher than my father!
DARBY Translation: And the young men that had grown up with him spoke to him saying, Thus shalt thou say to this people that have spoken to thee saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, and lighten thou it for us, thus shalt thou say to them: My little [finger] is thicker than my father's loins;
KJV Translation: And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou speak unto this people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou [it] lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little [finger] shall be thicker than my father's loins.
Description: 1 Kings 12:11
NET Translation: My father imposed heavy demands on you; I will make them even heavier. My father punished you with ordinary whips; I will punish you with whips that really sting your flesh.’”
DARBY Translation: and whereas my father laid a heavy yoke upon you, *I* will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but *I* will chastise you with scorpions.
KJV Translation: And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
Keywords: Jeroboam, King, Rehoboam
Description: 1 Kings 12:12
NET Translation: Jeroboam and all the people reported to Rehoboam on the third day, just as the king had ordered when he said, “Return to me on the third day.”
DARBY Translation: And Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king had appointed saying, Come again to me on the third day.
KJV Translation: So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king had appointed, saying, Come to me again the third day.
Keywords: Counsel, King
Description: 1 Kings 12:13
NET Translation: The king responded to the people harshly. He rejected the advice of the older me
DARBY Translation: And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the advice of the old men which they had given him;
KJV Translation: And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men's counsel that they gave him;
Keywords: Counsel, Yoke
Description: 1 Kings 12:14
NET Translation: and followed the advice of the younger ones. He said, “My father imposed heavy demands on you; I will make them even heavier. My father punished you with ordinary whips; I will punish you with whips that really sting your flesh.”
DARBY Translation: and he spoke to them according to the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but *I* will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but *I* will chastise you with scorpions.
KJV Translation: And spake to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add to your yoke: my father [also] chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
Keywords: Jeroboam, King, Might, Son
Description: 1 Kings 12:15
NET Translation: The king refused to listen to the people, because the Lord was instigating this turn of events so that he might bring to pass the prophetic announcement he had made through Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam son of Nebat.
DARBY Translation: So the king hearkened not to the people; for it was brought about by Jehovah, that he might give effect to his word, which Jehovah spoke through Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
KJV Translation: Wherefore the king hearkened not unto the people; for the cause was from the LORD, that he might perform his saying, which the LORD spake by Ahijah the Shilonite unto Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
Keywords: Inheritance, Israel, King, Son
Description: 1 Kings 12:16
NET Translation: When all Israel saw that the king refused to listen to them, the people answered the king, “We have no portion in David, no share in the son of Jesse! Return to your homes, O Israel! Now, look after your own dynasty, O David!” So Israel returned to their homes.
DARBY Translation: And all Israel saw that the king hearkened not to them; and the people answered the king saying, What portion have we in David? And [we have] no inheritance in the son of Jesse: To your tents, O Israel! Now see to thine own house, David! And Israel went to their tents.
KJV Translation: So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither [have we] inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.
Keywords: Children, Israel, Rehoboam
Description: 1 Kings 12:17
NET Translation: (Rehoboam continued to rule over the Israelites who lived in the cities of Judah.)
DARBY Translation: But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.
KJV Translation: But [as for] the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.
Keywords: Israel, King, Rehoboam
Description: 1 Kings 12:18
NET Translation: King Rehoboam sent Adoniram, the supervisor of the work crews, out after them, but all Israel stoned him to death. King Rehoboam managed to jump into his chariot and escape to Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: And king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the levy; but all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. And king Rehoboam hastened to mount his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who [was] over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.
Keywords: David, Israel
Description: 1 Kings 12:19
NET Translation: So Israel has been in rebellion against the Davidic dynasty to this very day.
DARBY Translation: And Israel rebelled against the house of David, unto this day.
KJV Translation: So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day.
Keywords: Called, Israel, Jeroboam, Judah, King
Description: 1 Kings 12:20
NET Translation: When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. No one except the tribe of Judah remained loyal to the Davidic dynasty.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when all Israel heard that Jeroboam had come back, that they sent and called him to the assembly, and made him king over all Israel: none followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.
Keywords: Chosen, Fight, Kingdom, Rehoboam, Son
Description: 1 Kings 12:21
NET Translation: When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he summoned 180,000 skilled warriors from all Judah and the tribe of Benjamin to attack Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon.
DARBY Translation: And Rehoboam came to Jerusalem; and he assembled all the house of Judah, with the tribe of Benjamin, a hundred and eighty thousand chosen men apt for war, to fight against the house of Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam the son of Solomon.
KJV Translation: And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he assembled all the house of Judah, with the tribe of Benjamin, an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which were warriors, to fight against the house of Israel, to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam the son of Solomon.
Keywords: God, Man
Description: 1 Kings 12:22
NET Translation: But God told Shemaiah the prophet,
DARBY Translation: But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,
KJV Translation: But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the man of God, saying,
Keywords: Judah, King, Remnant, Son
Description: 1 Kings 12:23
NET Translation: “Say this to King Rehoboam son of Solomon of Judah, and to all Judah and Benjamin, as well as the rest of the people,
DARBY Translation: Speak unto Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and unto all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the remainder of the people, saying,
KJV Translation: Speak unto Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and unto all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the remnant of the people, saying,
Keywords: Children, Fight, Man
Description: 1 Kings 12:24
NET Translation: ‘This is what the Lord has said: “Do not attack and make war with your brothers, the Israelites. Each of you go home. Indeed this thing has happened because of me.”’” So they obeyed the Lord’s message. They went home in keeping with the Lord’s message.
DARBY Translation: Thus saith Jehovah: Go not up, nor fight with your brethren, the children of Israel; return every man to his house, for this thing is from me. And they hearkened to the word of Jehovah, and returned to depart, according to the word of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. They hearkened therefore to the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the word of the LORD.
Keywords: Jeroboam
Description: 1 Kings 12:25
NET Translation: Jeroboam built up Shechem in the Ephraimite hill country and lived there. From there he went out and built up Penuel.
DARBY Translation: And Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel.
KJV Translation: Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel.
Keywords: Jeroboam, Kingdom
Description: 1 Kings 12:26
NET Translation: Jeroboam then thought to himself: “Now the Davidic dynasty could regain the kingdom.
DARBY Translation: And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David.
KJV Translation: And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David:
Keywords: Art, Heart, King, Rehoboam, Sacrifice
Description: 1 Kings 12:27
NET Translation: If these people go up to offer sacrifices in the Lord’s temple in Jerusalem, their loyalty could shift to their former master, King Rehoboam of Judah. They might kill me and return to King Rehoboam of Judah.”
DARBY Translation: If this people go up to do sacrifice in the house of Jehovah at Jerusalem, the heart of this people will turn again to their lord, to Rehoboam king of Judah, and they will kill me, and return to Rehoboam king of Judah.
KJV Translation: If this people go up to do sacrifice in the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, then shall the heart of this people turn again unto their lord, [even] unto Rehoboam king of Judah, and they shall kill me, and go again to Rehoboam king of Judah.
Keywords: King
Description: 1 Kings 12:28
NET Translation: After the king had consulted with his advisers, he made two golden calves. Then he said to the people, “It is too much trouble for you to go up to Jerusalem. Look, Israel, here are your gods who brought you up from the land of Egypt.”
DARBY Translation: And the king took counsel, and made two calves of gold. And he said to them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt!
KJV Translation: Whereupon the king took counsel, and made two calves [of] gold, and said unto them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.
Description: 1 Kings 12:29
NET Translation: He put one in Bethel and the other in Dan.
DARBY Translation: And he set the one in Bethel, and the other he put in Dan.
KJV Translation: And he set the one in Bethel, and the other put he in Dan.
Description: 1 Kings 12:30
NET Translation: This caused Israel to sin; the people went to Bethel and Dan to worship the calves.
DARBY Translation: And this thing became a sin; and the people went [to worship] before the one, as far as Dan.
KJV Translation: And this thing became a sin: for the people went [to worship] before the one, [even] unto Dan.
Description: 1 Kings 12:31
NET Translation: He built temples on the high places and appointed as priests common people who were not Levites.
DARBY Translation: And he made a house of high places, and made priests from all classes of the people, who were not of the sons of Levi.
KJV Translation: And he made an house of high places, and made priests of the lowest of the people, which were not of the sons of Levi.
Keywords: Feast, High Places, Jeroboam
Description: 1 Kings 12:32
NET Translation: Jeroboam inaugurated a festival on the fifteenth day of the eighth month, like the festival celebrated in Judah. On the altar in Bethel he offered sacrifices to the calves he had made. In Bethel he also appointed priests for the high places he had made.
DARBY Translation: And Jeroboam ordained a feast in the eighth month, on the fifteenth day of the month, like the feast that was in Judah, and he offered upon the altar. So did he in Bethel, sacrificing to the calves that he had made; and he placed in Bethel the priests of the high places that he had made.
KJV Translation: And Jeroboam ordained a feast in the eighth month, on the fifteenth day of the month, like unto the feast that [is] in Judah, and he offered upon the altar. So did he in Bethel, sacrificing unto the calves that he had made: and he placed in Bethel the priests of the high places which he had made.
Keywords: Altar, Children, Feast
Description: 1 Kings 12:33
NET Translation: On the fifteenth day of the eighth month (a date he had arbitrarily chosen) Jeroboam offered sacrifices on the altar he had made in Bethel. He inaugurated a festival for the Israelites and went up to the altar to offer sacrifices.
DARBY Translation: And he offered upon the altar that he had made in Bethel, on the fifteenth day of the eighth month, in the month which he had devised of his own heart; and he made a feast for the children of Israel, and he offered upon the altar, burning incense.
KJV Translation: So he offered upon the altar which he had made in Bethel the fifteenth day of the eighth month, [even] in the month which he had devised of his own heart; and ordained a feast unto the children of Israel: and he offered upon the altar, and burnt incense.
Keywords: Altar, God, Jeroboam, Judah, Man
Description: 1 Kings 13:1
NET Translation: Just then a prophet arrived from Judah with the Lord’s message for Bethel, as Jeroboam was standing near the altar ready to offer a sacrifice.
DARBY Translation: And behold, there came a man of God from Judah, by the word of Jehovah, to Bethel; and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense.
KJV Translation: And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the LORD unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense.
Keywords: Altar, High Places, Incense, Josiah
Description: 1 Kings 13:2
NET Translation: He cried out against the altar with the Lord’s message, “O altar, altar! This is what the Lord has said, ‘Look, a son named Josiah will be born to the Davidic dynasty. He will sacrifice on you the priests of the high places who offer sacrifices on you. Human bones will be burned on you.’”
DARBY Translation: And he cried against the altar by the word of Jehovah, and said, O altar, altar! thus saith Jehovah: Behold, a child shall be born unto the house of David, Josiah by name; and upon thee shall he sacrifice the priests of the high places that burn incense upon thee, and men's bones shall be burned upon thee.
KJV Translation: And he cried against the altar in the word of the LORD, and said, O altar, altar, thus saith the LORD; Behold, a child shall be born unto the house of David, Josiah by name; and upon thee shall he offer the priests of the high places that burn incense upon thee, and men's bones shall be burnt upon thee.
Keywords: Altar, Sign
Description: 1 Kings 13:3
NET Translation: That day he had also given a sign, saying, “This is the sign that the Lord has declared: The altar will split open and the ashes on it will pour out.”
DARBY Translation: And he gave a sign the same day, saying, This is the sign that Jehovah hath spoken: Behold, the altar shall be rent, and the ashes that are upon it shall be poured out.
KJV Translation: And he gave a sign the same day, saying, This [is] the sign which the LORD hath spoken; Behold, the altar shall be rent, and the ashes that [are] upon it shall be poured out.
Keywords: Altar, Hand, Jeroboam, King, Man
Description: 1 Kings 13:4
NET Translation: When the king heard the prophet’s message that he had cried out against the altar in Bethel, Jeroboam took his hand from the altar and pointed it saying, “Seize him!” Then the hand that he had pointed at him stiffened up, and he could not pull it back.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when the king heard the word of the man of God, which he cried against the altar in Bethel, that Jeroboam stretched forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on him. And his hand which he stretched out against him dried up, so that he could not bring it back again to him.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when king Jeroboam heard the saying of the man of God, which had cried against the altar in Bethel, that he put forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on him. And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not pull it in again to him.
Keywords: Altar, God, Man, Sign
Description: 1 Kings 13:5
NET Translation: Meanwhile the altar split open, and the ashes poured from the altar in fulfillment of the sign the prophet had given with the Lord’s message.
DARBY Translation: And the altar was rent, and the ashes poured out from the altar, according to the sign that the man of God had given by the word of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: The altar also was rent, and the ashes poured out from the altar, according to the sign which the man of God had given by the word of the LORD.
Keywords: God, Hand, King, Man, Pray
Description: 1 Kings 13:6
NET Translation: The king responded to the prophet, “Seek the favor of the Lord your God and pray for me, so that my hand may be restored.” So the prophet sought the Lord’s favor and the king’s hand was restored as it was at first.
DARBY Translation: And the king answered and said to the man of God, Intreat now Jehovah thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored to me again. And the man of God intreated Jehovah, and the king's hand was restored to him again, and became as before.
KJV Translation: And the king answered and said unto the man of God, Intreat now the face of the LORD thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored me again. And the man of God besought the LORD, and the king's hand was restored him again, and became as [it was] before.
Keywords: King, Man
Description: 1 Kings 13:7
NET Translation: The king then said to the prophet, “Come home with me and have something to eat, so that I may give you a gift.”
DARBY Translation: And the king said to the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a present.
KJV Translation: And the king said unto the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward.
Keywords: Bread, God, Man, Water
Description: 1 Kings 13:8
NET Translation: But the prophet said to the king, “Even if you were to give me half your possessions, I would not go with you. I am not allowed to eat food or drink water in this place.
DARBY Translation: And the man of God said to the king, If thou wilt give me half thy house, I will not go in with thee, neither will I eat bread nor drink water in this place;
KJV Translation: And the man of God said unto the king, If thou wilt give me half thine house, I will not go in with thee, neither will I eat bread nor drink water in this place:
Description: 1 Kings 13:9
NET Translation: For this is how I was commanded in the Lord’s message, ‘Eat no food. Drink no water. And do not return by the way you came.’”
DARBY Translation: for so was it charged me by the word of Jehovah, saying, Thou shalt eat no bread, nor drink water, nor return by the way that thou shalt go.
KJV Translation: For so was it charged me by the word of the LORD, saying, Eat no bread, nor drink water, nor turn again by the same way that thou camest.
Description: 1 Kings 13:10
NET Translation: So he started back on another road; he did not travel back on the same road he had taken to Bethel.
DARBY Translation: So he went another way, and returned not by the way that he had come to Bethel.
KJV Translation: So he went another way, and returned not by the way that he came to Bethel.
Keywords: God, Man, Prophet
Description: 1 Kings 13:11
NET Translation: Now there was an old prophet living in Bethel. When his sons came home, they told him everything the prophet had done in Bethel that day. And they told their father all the words that he had spoken to the king.
DARBY Translation: Now there dwelt a certain old prophet in Bethel; and his sons came and told him all the works that the man of God had done that day in Bethel; the words that he had spoken to the king, them they told also to their father.
KJV Translation: Now there dwelt an old prophet in Bethel; and his sons came and told him all the works that the man of God had done that day in Bethel: the words which he had spoken unto the king, them they told also to their father.
Keywords: God, Man
Description: 1 Kings 13:12
NET Translation: Their father asked them, “Which road did he take?” His sons showed him the road the prophet from Judah had taken.
DARBY Translation: And their father said to them, Which way went he? for his sons had seen which way the man of God went, who came from Judah.
KJV Translation: And their father said unto them, What way went he? For his sons had seen what way the man of God went, which came from Judah.
Description: 1 Kings 13:13
NET Translation: He then told his sons, “Saddle the donkey for me.” When they had saddled the donkey for him, he mounted it
DARBY Translation: And he said to his sons, Saddle me the ass. So they saddled him the ass; and he rode thereon,
KJV Translation: And he said unto his sons, Saddle me the ass. So they saddled him the ass: and he rode thereon,
Keywords: God, Man
Description: 1 Kings 13:14
NET Translation: and took off after the prophet, whom he found sitting under an oak tree. He asked him, “Are you the prophet from Judah?” He answered, “Yes, I am.”
DARBY Translation: and went after the man of God, and found him sitting under a terebinth; and he said to him, Art thou the man of God that camest from Judah? And he said, I am.
KJV Translation: And went after the man of God, and found him sitting under an oak: and he said unto him, [Art] thou the man of God that camest from Judah? And he said, I [am].
Description: 1 Kings 13:15
NET Translation: He then said to him, “Come home with me and eat something.”
DARBY Translation: And he said to him, Come home with me, and eat bread.
KJV Translation: Then he said unto him, Come home with me, and eat bread.
Keywords: Bread, Water
Description: 1 Kings 13:16
NET Translation: But he replied, “I can’t go back with you. I am not allowed to eat food or to drink water with you in this place.
DARBY Translation: And he said, I cannot return with thee, nor go in with thee; neither will I eat bread nor drink water with thee in this place.
KJV Translation: And he said, I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee: neither will I eat bread nor drink water with thee in this place:
Keywords: Bread, Halt, Water
Description: 1 Kings 13:17
NET Translation: For an order came to me in the Lord’s message, ‘Eat no food. Drink no water there. And do not return by the way you came.’”
DARBY Translation: For it was said to me by the word of Jehovah, Thou shalt eat no bread nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou wentest.
KJV Translation: For it was said to me by the word of the LORD, Thou shalt eat no bread nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou camest.
Keywords: Angel, Bread, Prophet
Description: 1 Kings 13:18
NET Translation: Then the old prophet said, “I too am a prophet like you. And an angel has told me in a message from the Lord, ‘Bring him back with you to your house so he can eat food and drink water.’” But he had lied to him.
DARBY Translation: And he said to him, I am a prophet also as thou art; and an angel spoke to me by the word of Jehovah saying, Bring him back with thee into thy house, that he may eat bread and drink water. He lied unto him.
KJV Translation: He said unto him, I [am] a prophet also as thou [art]; and an angel spake unto me by the word of the LORD, saying, Bring him back with thee into thine house, that he may eat bread and drink water. [But] he lied unto him.
Keywords: Bread, Rank
Description: 1 Kings 13:19
NET Translation: So the prophet went back with him. He ate food in his house and he drank water.
DARBY Translation: Then he went back with him, and ate bread in his house, and drank water.
KJV Translation: So he went back with him, and did eat bread in his house, and drank water.
Keywords: Prophet
Description: 1 Kings 13:20
NET Translation: While they were sitting at the table, the Lord’s message came to the old prophet who had brought him back.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass as they sat at the table, that the word of Jehovah came to the prophet that brought him back;
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back:
Keywords: God, Man
Description: 1 Kings 13:21
NET Translation: So he cried out to the prophet who had come from Judah, “This is what the Lord has said, ‘You have rebelled against the Lord’s instruction and have not obeyed the command the Lord your God gave you.
DARBY Translation: and he cried to the man of God that came from Judah, saying, Thus saith Jehovah: Forasmuch as thou hast disobeyed the word of Jehovah, and hast not kept the commandment that Jehovah thy God commanded thee,
KJV Translation: And he cried unto the man of God that came from Judah, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast disobeyed the mouth of the LORD, and hast not kept the commandment which the LORD thy God commanded thee,
Keywords: Bread, Drunk, Sepulchre, Water
Description: 1 Kings 13:22
NET Translation: You went back. You ate food. And you drank water in the place of which he had said to you, “Eat no food. Drink no water.” Therefore your corpse will not be buried in your ancestral tomb.’”
DARBY Translation: but camest back, and hast eaten bread and drunk water in the place of which he said to thee, Eat no bread and drink no water; thy carcase shall not come to the sepulchre of thy fathers.
KJV Translation: But camest back, and hast eaten bread and drunk water in the place, of the which [the LORD] did say to thee, Eat no bread, and drink no water; thy carcase shall not come unto the sepulchre of thy fathers.
Keywords: Prophet
Description: 1 Kings 13:23
NET Translation: So this is what happened after he had eaten food and drunk water. The old prophet saddled the donkey for the prophet whom he had brought back.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk, that he saddled the ass for him, for the prophet that he had brought back;
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk, that he saddled for him the ass, [to wit], for the prophet whom he had brought back.
Keywords: Ass, Lion
Description: 1 Kings 13:24
NET Translation: So the prophet from Judah travelled on. Then a lion attacked him on the road and killed him. There was his body lying on the road, with the donkey standing next to it, and the lion just standing there by the body.
DARBY Translation: and he departed. And a lion met him by the way and slew him; and his corpse was cast in the way, and the ass stood by it; the lion also stood by the corpse.
KJV Translation: And when he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him: and his carcase was cast in the way, and the ass stood by it, the lion also stood by the carcase.
Keywords: Lion, Prophet
Description: 1 Kings 13:25
NET Translation: Then some men came passing by and saw the body lying in the road with the lion standing next to the body. They went and reported what they had seen in the city where the old prophet lived.
DARBY Translation: And behold, men passed by, and saw the corpse cast in the way and the lion standing by the corpse; and they came and told it in the city where the old prophet dwelt.
KJV Translation: And, behold, men passed by, and saw the carcase cast in the way, and the lion standing by the carcase: and they came and told [it] in the city where the old prophet dwelt.
Keywords: Disobedient, Man, Prophet
Description: 1 Kings 13:26
NET Translation: When the old prophet who had invited him to his house heard the news, he said, “It is the prophet who rebelled against the Lord. The Lord delivered him over to the lion and it tore him up and killed him, in keeping with the Lord’s message that he had spoken to him.”
DARBY Translation: And the prophet that brought him back from the way heard [of it] and said, It is the man of God who was disobedient to the word of Jehovah; therefore Jehovah has delivered him to the lion, which has torn him and slain him, according to the word of Jehovah which he spoke to him.
KJV Translation: And when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard [thereof], he said, It [is] the man of God, who was disobedient unto the word of the LORD: therefore the LORD hath delivered him unto the lion, which hath torn him, and slain him, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake unto him.
Description: 1 Kings 13:27
NET Translation: He told his sons, “Saddle my donkey.” So they saddled it.
DARBY Translation: And he spoke to his sons saying, Saddle me the ass; and they saddled it.
KJV Translation: And he spake to his sons, saying, Saddle me the ass. And they saddled [him].
Keywords: Ass, Lion
Description: 1 Kings 13:28
NET Translation: He went and found the body lying in the road with the donkey and the lion standing beside it; the lion had neither eaten the body nor attacked the donkey.
DARBY Translation: And he went and found his corpse cast in the way, and the ass and the lion standing by the corpse: the lion had not eaten the corpse, nor torn the ass.
KJV Translation: And he went and found his carcase cast in the way, and the ass and the lion standing by the carcase: the lion had not eaten the carcase, nor torn the ass.
Keywords: Man, Prophet
Description: 1 Kings 13:29
NET Translation: The old prophet picked up the prophet’s body, put it on the donkey, and brought it back. The old prophet then entered the city to mourn him and to bury him.
DARBY Translation: And the prophet took up the corpse of the man of God, and laid it upon the ass, and brought it back; and the old prophet came into the city, to mourn and to bury him.
KJV Translation: And the prophet took up the carcase of the man of God, and laid it upon the ass, and brought it back: and the old prophet came to the city, to mourn and to bury him.
Description: 1 Kings 13:30
NET Translation: He put the body into his own tomb, and they mourned over him, saying, “Ah, my brother!”
DARBY Translation: And he laid his corpse in his own sepulchre; and they mourned over him [saying], Alas, my brother!
KJV Translation: And he laid his carcase in his own grave; and they mourned over him, [saying], Alas, my brother!
Keywords: Buried, God, Man, Sepulchre
Description: 1 Kings 13:31
NET Translation: After he buried him, he said to his sons, “When I die, bury me in the tomb where the prophet is buried; put my bones right beside his bones,
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass after he had buried him, that he spoke to his sons saying, When I am dead, bury me in the sepulchre in which the man of God is buried; lay my bones beside his bones.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, after he had buried him, that he spake to his sons, saying, When I am dead, then bury me in the sepulchre wherein the man of God [is] buried; lay my bones beside his bones:
Keywords: Altar, High Places, Houses
Description: 1 Kings 13:32
NET Translation: because the message that he announced as the Lord’s message against the altar in Bethel and against all the temples on the high places in the cities of the north will certainly be fulfilled.”
DARBY Translation: For the word that he cried by the word of Jehovah against the altar in Bethel, and against all the houses of the high places that are in the cities of Samaria, shall certainly come to pass.
KJV Translation: For the saying which he cried by the word of the LORD against the altar in Bethel, and against all the houses of the high places which [are] in the cities of Samaria, shall surely come to pass.
Keywords: Evil, Jeroboam
Description: 1 Kings 13:33
NET Translation: After this happened, Jeroboam still did not change his evil ways; he continued to appoint common people as priests at the high places. Anyone who wanted the job he consecrated as a priest.
DARBY Translation: After this thing Jeroboam turned not from his evil way, but made again from all classes of the people priests of the high places: whosoever would, he consecrated him, and he became [one] of the priests of the high places.
KJV Translation: After this thing Jeroboam returned not from his evil way, but made again of the lowest of the people priests of the high places: whosoever would, he consecrated him, and he became [one] of the priests of the high places.
Keywords: Sin
Description: 1 Kings 13:34
NET Translation: This sin caused Jeroboam’s dynasty to come to an end and to be destroyed from the face of the earth.
DARBY Translation: And by this thing there was sin on the house of Jeroboam, even to cut it off and to destroy it from off the face of the earth.
KJV Translation: And this thing became sin unto the house of Jeroboam, even to cut [it] off, and to destroy [it] from off the face of the earth.
Keywords: Jeroboam, Son, Time
Description: 1 Kings 14:1
NET Translation: At that time Jeroboam’s son Abijah became sick.
DARBY Translation: At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam was sick.
KJV Translation: At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.
Keywords: Jeroboam, King, Pray, Wife
Description: 1 Kings 14:2
NET Translation: Jeroboam told his wife, “Disguise yourself so that people cannot recognize you are Jeroboam’s wife. Then go to Shiloh; Ahijah the prophet, who told me I would rule over this nation, lives there.
DARBY Translation: And Jeroboam said to his wife, Arise, I pray thee, and disguise thyself, that thou be not known to be the wife of Jeroboam; and go to Shiloh: behold, there is Ahijah the prophet, who told me that [I should be] king over this people.
KJV Translation: And Jeroboam said to his wife, Arise, I pray thee, and disguise thyself, that thou be not known to be the wife of Jeroboam; and get thee to Shiloh: behold, there [is] Ahijah the prophet, which told me that [I should be] king over this people.
Keywords: Cruse
Description: 1 Kings 14:3
NET Translation: Take ten loaves of bread, some small cakes, and a container of honey and visit him. He will tell you what will happen to the boy.”
DARBY Translation: And take with thee ten loaves, and cakes, and a cruse of honey, and go to him: he will tell thee what shall become of the lad.
KJV Translation: And take with thee ten loaves, and cracknels, and a cruse of honey, and go to him: he shall tell thee what shall become of the child.
Keywords: Son, Wife
Description: 1 Kings 14:4
NET Translation: Jeroboam’s wife did as she was told. She went to Shiloh and visited Ahijah. Now Ahijah could not see; he had lost his eyesight in his old age.
DARBY Translation: And Jeroboam's wife did so, and arose and went to Shiloh, and came to the house of Ahijah. And Ahijah could not see; for his eyes were set by reason of his age.
KJV Translation: And Jeroboam's wife did so, and arose, and went to Shiloh, and came to the house of Ahijah. But Ahijah could not see; for his eyes were set by reason of his age.
Keywords: Feign, Halt, Jeroboam, Wife
Description: 1 Kings 14:5
NET Translation: But the Lord had told Ahijah, “Look, Jeroboam’s wife is coming to find out from you what will happen to her son, for he is sick. Tell her such and such. When she comes, she will be in a disguise.”
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah said to Ahijah, Behold, the wife of Jeroboam cometh to ask a thing of thee about her son; for he is sick: thus and thus shalt thou say unto her; for it shall be, when she cometh in, that she shall feign to be another.
KJV Translation: And the LORD said unto Ahijah, Behold, the wife of Jeroboam cometh to ask a thing of thee for her son; for he [is] sick: thus and thus shalt thou say unto her: for it shall be, when she cometh in, that she shall feign herself [to be] another [woman].
Keywords: Sound, Wife
Description: 1 Kings 14:6
NET Translation: When Ahijah heard the sound of her footsteps as she came through the door, he said, “Come on in, wife of Jeroboam! Why are you pretending to be someone else? I have been commissioned to give you bad news.
DARBY Translation: And it was so, when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, that he said, Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; why feignest thou to be another? But I am sent to thee with a hard [message].
KJV Translation: And it was [so], when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, that he said, Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; why feignest thou thyself [to be] another? for I [am] sent to thee [with] heavy [tidings].
Keywords: God
Description: 1 Kings 14:7
NET Translation: Go, tell Jeroboam, ‘This is what the Lord God of Israel has said: “I raised you up from among the people and made you ruler over my people Israel.
DARBY Translation: Go, tell Jeroboam, Thus saith Jehovah the God of Israel: Forasmuch as I exalted thee from among the people, and made thee prince over my people Israel,
KJV Translation: Go, tell Jeroboam, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Forasmuch as I exalted thee from among the people, and made thee prince over my people Israel,
Keywords: Kingdom, Servant
Description: 1 Kings 14:8
NET Translation: I tore the kingdom away from the Davidic dynasty and gave it to you. But you are not like my servant David, who kept my commandments and followed me wholeheartedly by doing only what I approve.
DARBY Translation: and rent the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it thee; and thou hast not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart, to do only that which is right in my sight;
KJV Translation: And rent the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it thee: and [yet] thou hast not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart, to do [that] only [which was] right in mine eyes;
Keywords: Evil, Hind
Description: 1 Kings 14:9
NET Translation: You have sinned more than all who came before you. You went and angered me by making other gods, formed out of metal; you have completely disregarded me.
DARBY Translation: but thou hast done evil above all that were before thee, and hast gone and made thee other gods, and molten images, to provoke me to anger, and hast cast me behind thy back:
KJV Translation: But hast done evil above all that were before thee: for thou hast gone and made thee other gods, and molten images, to provoke me to anger, and hast cast me behind thy back:
Keywords: Evil, Jeroboam, Man, Remnant
Description: 1 Kings 14:10
NET Translation: So I am ready to bring disaster on the dynasty of Jeroboam. I will cut off every last male belonging to Jeroboam in Israel, including even the weak and incapacitated. I will burn up the dynasty of Jeroboam, just as one burns manure until it is completely consumed.
DARBY Translation: therefore behold, I will bring evil upon the house of Jeroboam, and will cut off from Jeroboam every male, him that is shut up and left in Israel, and will take away the house of Jeroboam, as a man taketh away dung, till it be all gone.
KJV Translation: Therefore, behold, I will bring evil upon the house of Jeroboam, and will cut off from Jeroboam him that pisseth against the wall, [and] him that is shut up and left in Israel, and will take away the remnant of the house of Jeroboam, as a man taketh away dung, till it be all gone.
Keywords: Jeroboam
Description: 1 Kings 14:11
NET Translation: Dogs will eat the members of your family who die in the city, and the birds of the sky will eat the ones who die in the country.”’ Indeed, the Lord has announced it!
DARBY Translation: Him that dieth of Jeroboam in the city shall the dogs eat, and him that dieth in the field shall the fowl of the heavens eat; for Jehovah hath spoken.
KJV Translation: Him that dieth of Jeroboam in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat: for the LORD hath spoken [it].
Keywords: Feet
Description: 1 Kings 14:12
NET Translation: “As for you, get up and go home. When you set foot in the city, the boy will die.
DARBY Translation: And thou, arise, go to thine own house; when thy feet enter into the city, the child shall die.
KJV Translation: Arise thou therefore, get thee to thine own house: [and] when thy feet enter into the city, the child shall die.
Keywords: God, Israel, Jeroboam
Description: 1 Kings 14:13
NET Translation: All Israel will mourn him and bury him. He is the only one in Jeroboam’s family who will receive a decent burial, for he is the only one in whom the Lord God of Israel found anything good.
DARBY Translation: And all Israel shall mourn for him, and they shall bury him; for he only of Jeroboam shall come to the grave, because in him there is found something good toward Jehovah the God of Israel, in the house of Jeroboam.
KJV Translation: And all Israel shall mourn for him, and bury him: for he only of Jeroboam shall come to the grave, because in him there is found [some] good thing toward the LORD God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam.
Keywords: Jeroboam, King
Description: 1 Kings 14:14
NET Translation: The Lord will raise up a king over Israel who will cut off Jeroboam’s dynasty. It is ready to happen!
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah shall raise up for himself a king over Israel, who shall cut off the house of Jeroboam that day; and what? even now.
KJV Translation: Moreover the LORD shall raise him up a king over Israel, who shall cut off the house of Jeroboam that day: but what? even now.
Keywords: Israel, King, Mite, Scatter
Description: 1 Kings 14:15
NET Translation: The Lord will attack Israel, making it like a reed that sways in the water. He will remove Israel from this good land he gave to their ancestors and scatter them beyond the Euphrates River, because they angered the Lord by making Asherah poles.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah will smite Israel, as a reed is shaken in the water, and he will root up Israel out of this good land which he gave to their fathers, and will scatter them beyond the river, because they have made their Asherahs, provoking Jehovah to anger.
KJV Translation: For the LORD shall smite Israel, as a reed is shaken in the water, and he shall root up Israel out of this good land, which he gave to their fathers, and shall scatter them beyond the river, because they have made their groves, provoking the LORD to anger.
Keywords: Israel
Description: 1 Kings 14:16
NET Translation: He will hand Israel over to their enemies because of the sins which Jeroboam committed and which he made Israel commit.”
DARBY Translation: And he will give Israel up because of the sins of Jeroboam, wherewith he has sinned, and made Israel to sin.
KJV Translation: And he shall give Israel up because of the sins of Jeroboam, who did sin, and who made Israel to sin.
Keywords: Wife
Description: 1 Kings 14:17
NET Translation: So Jeroboam’s wife got up and went back to Tirzah. As she crossed the threshold of the house, the boy died.
DARBY Translation: And Jeroboam's wife arose and departed, and came to Tirzah; when she came to the threshold of the door, the child died.
KJV Translation: And Jeroboam's wife arose, and departed, and came to Tirzah: [and] when she came to the threshold of the door, the child died;
Keywords: Buried, Hand, Israel, Servant
Description: 1 Kings 14:18
NET Translation: All Israel buried him and mourned for him, in keeping with the Lord’s message that he had spoken through his servant, the prophet Ahijah.
DARBY Translation: And they buried him; and all Israel mourned for him, according to the word of Jehovah, which he spoke through his servant Ahijah the prophet.
KJV Translation: And they buried him; and all Israel mourned for him, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by the hand of his servant Ahijah the prophet.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 1 Kings 14:19
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Jeroboam’s reign, including the details of his battles and rule, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he warred, and how he reigned, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
KJV Translation: And the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he warred, and how he reigned, behold, they [are] written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
Keywords: Jeroboam, Son
Description: 1 Kings 14:20
NET Translation: Jeroboam ruled for twenty-two years; then he passed away. His son Nadab replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And the days that Jeroboam reigned were twenty-two years; and he slept with his fathers. And Nadab his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And the days which Jeroboam reigned [were] two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Forty, Name, Rehoboam, Solomon, Son, Years
Description: 1 Kings 14:21
NET Translation: Now Rehoboam son of Solomon ruled in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king and he ruled for seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the Lord chose from all the tribes of Israel to be his home. His mother was an Ammonite woman named Naamah.
DARBY Translation: And Rehoboam the son of Solomon reigned in Judah. Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city that Jehovah had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel to put his name there; and his mother's name was Naamah, an Ammonitess.
KJV Translation: And Rehoboam the son of Solomon reigned in Judah. Rehoboam [was] forty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD did choose out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. And his mother's name [was] Naamah an Ammonitess.
Keywords: Evil, Judah
Description: 1 Kings 14:22
NET Translation: Judah did evil in the sight of the Lord. They made him more jealous by their sins than their ancestors had done.
DARBY Translation: And Judah did evil in the sight of Jehovah, and they provoked him to jealousy with their sins which they committed more than all that their fathers had done.
KJV Translation: And Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD, and they provoked him to jealousy with their sins which they had committed, above all that their fathers had done.
Description: 1 Kings 14:23
NET Translation: They even built for themselves high places, sacred pillars, and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree.
DARBY Translation: And they also built for themselves high places, and columns, and Asherahs on every high hill and under every green tree;
KJV Translation: For they also built them high places, and images, and groves, on every high hill, and under every green tree.
Keywords: Children
Description: 1 Kings 14:24
NET Translation: There were also male cultic prostitutes in the land. They committed the same horrible sins as the nations that the Lord had driven out from before the Israelites.
DARBY Translation: and there were also sodomites in the land. They did according to all the abominations of the nations that Jehovah had dispossessed before the children of Israel.
KJV Translation: And there were also sodomites in the land: [and] they did according to all the abominations of the nations which the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.
Keywords: Ass, Ear, Egypt, King
Description: 1 Kings 14:25
NET Translation: In King Rehoboam’s fifth year, King Shishak of Egypt attacked Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass in the fifth year of king Rehoboam, [that] Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass in the fifth year of king Rehoboam, [that] Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem:
Keywords: Gold, Solomon
Description: 1 Kings 14:26
NET Translation: He took away the treasures of the Lord’s temple and of the royal palace; he took everything, including all the golden shields that Solomon had made.
DARBY Translation: And he took away the treasures of the house of Jehovah, and the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all; and he took away all the shields of gold that Solomon had made.
KJV Translation: And he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all: and he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.
Keywords: King, Rehoboam
Description: 1 Kings 14:27
NET Translation: King Rehoboam made bronze shields to replace them and assigned them to the officers of the royal guard who protected the entrance to the royal palace.
DARBY Translation: And king Rehoboam made in their stead brazen shields, and committed them to the hands of the chief of the couriers who kept the entrance of the king's house.
KJV Translation: And king Rehoboam made in their stead brasen shields, and committed [them] unto the hands of the chief of the guard, which kept the door of the king's house.
Keywords: Guard, King
Description: 1 Kings 14:28
NET Translation: Whenever the king visited the Lord’s temple, the royal guard carried them and then brought them back to the guardroom.
DARBY Translation: And it was so, that as often as the king entered into the house of Jehovah, the couriers bore them, and brought them again into the chamber of the couriers.
KJV Translation: And it was [so], when the king went into the house of the LORD, that the guard bare them, and brought them back into the guard chamber.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 1 Kings 14:29
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Rehoboam’s reign, including his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Rehoboam, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Rehoboam, and all that he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
Keywords: Jeroboam, Rehoboam, War
Description: 1 Kings 14:30
NET Translation: Rehoboam and Jeroboam were continually at war with each other.
DARBY Translation: And there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all [their] days.
KJV Translation: And there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all [their] days.
Keywords: Buried, Name, Rehoboam, Son
Description: 1 Kings 14:31
NET Translation: Rehoboam passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. His mother was an Ammonite named Naamah. His son Abijah replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And his mother's name was Naamah, an Ammonitess. And Abijam his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And his mother's name [was] Naamah an Ammonitess. And Abijam his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Ear, Jeroboam, King, Son
Description: 1 Kings 15:1
NET Translation: In the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijah became king over Judah.
DARBY Translation: And in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat began Abijam to reign over Judah.
KJV Translation: Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat reigned Abijam over Judah.
Keywords: Name, Years
Description: 1 Kings 15:2
NET Translation: He ruled for three years in Jerusalem. His mother was Maacah, the daughter of Abishalom.
DARBY Translation: He reigned three years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Maachah, a daughter of Abishalom.
KJV Translation: Three years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.
Keywords: Art, David, Heart
Description: 1 Kings 15:3
NET Translation: He followed all the sinful practices of his father before him. He was not wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord his God, as his ancestor David had been.
DARBY Translation: And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he had done before him; and his heart was not perfect with Jehovah his God, as the heart of David his father.
KJV Translation: And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he had done before him: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father.
Keywords: God, Lamp, Son
Description: 1 Kings 15:4
NET Translation: Nevertheless for David’s sake the Lord his God maintained his dynasty in Jerusalem by giving him a son to succeed him and by protecting Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: But for David's sake Jehovah his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem, setting up his son after him, and establishing Jerusalem;
KJV Translation: Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem:
Keywords: David, Save
Description: 1 Kings 15:5
NET Translation: He did this because David had done what he approved and had not disregarded any of his commandments his entire lifetime, except for the incident involving Uriah the Hittite.
DARBY Translation: because David did that which was right in the sight of Jehovah, and turned not aside from anything that he commanded him all the days of his life, except in the matter of Urijah the Hittite.
KJV Translation: Because David did [that which was] right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any [thing] that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.
Keywords: Jeroboam, Rehoboam, War
Description: 1 Kings 15:6
NET Translation: Rehoboam and Jeroboam were continually at war with each other throughout Abijah’s lifetime.
DARBY Translation: And there had been war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life.
KJV Translation: And there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life.
Keywords: Book, Rest, War
Description: 1 Kings 15:7
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Abijah’s reign, including all his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah. Abijah and Jeroboam had been at war with each other.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Abijam, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah? And there was war between Abijam and Jeroboam.
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Abijam, and all that he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah? And there was war between Abijam and Jeroboam.
Keywords: Asa, Buried, Son
Description: 1 Kings 15:8
NET Translation: Abijah passed away and was buried in the City of David. His son Asa replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David. And Asa his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Asa, Ear, Israel, Jeroboam, King
Description: 1 Kings 15:9
NET Translation: In the twentieth year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Asa became the king of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel, Asa began to reign over Judah;
KJV Translation: And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel reigned Asa over Judah.
Keywords: Forty, Name, Years
Description: 1 Kings 15:10
NET Translation: He ruled for forty-one years in Jerusalem. His grandmother was Maacah daughter of Abishalom.
DARBY Translation: and he reigned forty-one years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Maachah, daughter of Abishalom.
KJV Translation: And forty and one years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.
Keywords: Asa, David
Description: 1 Kings 15:11
NET Translation: Asa did what the Lord approved as his ancestor David had done.
DARBY Translation: And Asa did what was right in the sight of Jehovah, as David his father.
KJV Translation: And Asa did [that which was] right in the eyes of the LORD, as [did] David his father.
Keywords: Idols
Description: 1 Kings 15:12
NET Translation: He removed the male cultic prostitutes from the land and got rid of all the disgusting idols his ancestors had made.
DARBY Translation: And he put away the sodomites out of the land, and removed all the idols that his father had made.
KJV Translation: And he took away the sodomites out of the land, and removed all the idols that his fathers had made.
Keywords: Asa, Brook
Description: 1 Kings 15:13
NET Translation: He also removed Maacah his grandmother from her position as queen mother because she had made a loathsome Asherah pole. Asa cut down her loathsome pole and burned it in the Kidron Valley.
DARBY Translation: And also Maachah his mother he removed from being queen, because she had made an idol for the Asherah; and Asa cut down her idol, and burned it in the valley of Kidron.
KJV Translation: And also Maachah his mother, even her he removed from [being] queen, because she had made an idol in a grove; and Asa destroyed her idol, and burnt [it] by the brook Kidron.
Keywords: Art, Heart, High Places
Description: 1 Kings 15:14
NET Translation: The high places were not eliminated, yet Asa was wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord throughout his lifetime.
DARBY Translation: But the high places were not removed; only, Asa's heart was perfect with Jehovah all his days.
KJV Translation: But the high places were not removed: nevertheless Asa's heart was perfect with the LORD all his days.
Description: 1 Kings 15:15
NET Translation: He brought the holy items that he and his father had made into the Lord’s temple, including the silver, gold, and other articles.
DARBY Translation: And he brought into the house of Jehovah the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which he himself had dedicated, silver and gold and vessels.
KJV Translation: And he brought in the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which himself had dedicated, into the house of the LORD, silver, and gold, and vessels.
Keywords: Asa, Israel, King, War
Description: 1 Kings 15:16
NET Translation: Now Asa and King Baasha of Israel were continually at war with each other.
DARBY Translation: And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
KJV Translation: And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
Keywords: Asa, Israel, King, Might, Suffer
Description: 1 Kings 15:17
NET Translation: King Baasha of Israel attacked Judah and established Ramah as a military outpost to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the land of King Asa of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, in order to let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.
KJV Translation: And Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah, and built Ramah, that he might not suffer any to go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.
Keywords: Asa, Gold, Hand, King, Silver, Son
Description: 1 Kings 15:18
NET Translation: Asa took all the silver and gold that was left in the treasuries of the Lord’s temple and of the royal palace and handed it to his servants. He then told them to deliver it to Ben Hadad son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, ruler in Damascus, along with this message:
DARBY Translation: And Asa took all the silver and the gold that were left in the treasures of the house of Jehovah, and in the treasures of the king's house, and gave them into the hand of his servants; and king Asa sent them to Ben-Hadad, the son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, who dwelt at Damascus, saying,
KJV Translation: Then Asa took all the silver and the gold [that were] left in the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house, and delivered them into the hand of his servants: and king Asa sent them to Benhadad, the son of Tabrimon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying,
Keywords: Art, King, Silver
Description: 1 Kings 15:19
NET Translation: “I want to make a treaty with you, like the one our fathers made. See, I have sent you silver and gold as a present. Break your treaty with King Baasha of Israel, so he will retreat from my land.”
DARBY Translation: There is a league between me and thee, [as] between my father and thy father; behold, I send thee a present of silver and gold: go, break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me.
KJV Translation: [There is] a league between me and thee, [and] between my father and thy father: behold, I have sent unto thee a present of silver and gold; come and break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me.
Keywords: King, Mote
Description: 1 Kings 15:20
NET Translation: Ben Hadad accepted King Asa’s offer and ordered his army commanders to attack the cities of Israel. They conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel Beth Maacah, and all the territory of Naphtali, including the region of Kinnereth.
DARBY Translation: And Ben-Hadad hearkened to king Asa, and sent the captains of his forces against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abel-Beth-Maachah, and all Kinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali.
KJV Translation: So Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of the hosts which he had against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelbethmaachah, and all Cinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali.
Description: 1 Kings 15:21
NET Translation: When Baasha heard the news, he stopped fortifying Ramah and settled down in Tirzah.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when Baasha heard of it, that he left off building Ramah, and dwelt in Tirzah.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when Baasha heard [thereof], that he left off building of Ramah, and dwelt in Tirzah.
Keywords: Asa, King
Description: 1 Kings 15:22
NET Translation: King Asa ordered all the men of Judah (no exemptions were granted) to carry away the stones and wood that Baasha had used to build Ramah. King Asa used the materials to build up Geba (in Benjamin) and Mizpah.
DARBY Translation: And king Asa called together all Judah: none was exempted; and they carried away the stones and the timber from Ramah, with which Baasha had been building; and king Asa built with them Geba of Benjamin, and Mizpah.
KJV Translation: Then king Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah; none [was] exempted: and they took away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha had builded; and king Asa built with them Geba of Benjamin, and Mizpah.
Keywords: Book, Rest, Time
Description: 1 Kings 15:23
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Asa’s reign, including all his successes and accomplishments, as well as a record of the cities he built, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah. Yet when he was very old he developed a foot disease.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah? Only, in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet.
KJV Translation: The rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah? Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet.
Keywords: Asa, Buried, David, Jehoshaphat, Son
Description: 1 Kings 15:24
NET Translation: Asa passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the city of his ancestor David. His son Jehoshaphat replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father. And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Asa, Ear, Israel, Jeroboam, King, Son
Description: 1 Kings 15:25
NET Translation: In the second year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Jeroboam’s son Nadab became the king of Israel; he ruled Israel for two years.
DARBY Translation: And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah; and he reigned over Israel two years.
KJV Translation: And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years.
Keywords: Evil, Israel, Sin
Description: 1 Kings 15:26
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord. He followed in his father’s footsteps and encouraged Israel to sin.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah, and walked in the way of his father, and in his sin with which he made Israel sin.
KJV Translation: And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his father, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin.
Keywords: Israel, Mote, Siege, Son
Description: 1 Kings 15:27
NET Translation: Baasha son of Ahijah, from the tribe of Issachar, conspired against Nadab and assassinated him in Gibbethon, which was in Philistine territory. This happened while Nadab and all the Israelite army were besieging Gibbethon.
DARBY Translation: And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which [belonged] to the Philistines, when Nadab and all Israel were besieging Gibbethon.
KJV Translation: And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which [belonged] to the Philistines; for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethon.
Keywords: Asa, Ear, Judah, King
Description: 1 Kings 15:28
NET Translation: Baasha killed him in the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah and replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Baasha slew him in the third year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Jeroboam, Mote, Servant
Description: 1 Kings 15:29
NET Translation: When he became king, he executed Jeroboam’s entire family. He wiped out everyone who breathed, in keeping with the Lord’s message that he had spoken through his servant Ahijah the Shilonite.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when he was king, he smote all the house of Jeroboam; he left to Jeroboam none that breathed; until he had destroyed him, according to the word of Jehovah which he spoke by his servant Ahijah the Shilonite,
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when he reigned, [that] he smote all the house of Jeroboam; he left not to Jeroboam any that breathed, until he had destroyed him, according unto the saying of the LORD, which he spake by his servant Ahijah the Shilonite:
Keywords: God, Israel, Jeroboam, Provocation
Description: 1 Kings 15:30
NET Translation: This happened because of the sins which Jeroboam committed and which he made Israel commit. These sins angered the Lord God of Israel.
DARBY Translation: because of the sins of Jeroboam which he sinned, and wherewith he made Israel to sin; by his provocation with which he provoked Jehovah the God of Israel to anger.
KJV Translation: Because of the sins of Jeroboam which he sinned, and which he made Israel sin, by his provocation wherewith he provoked the LORD God of Israel to anger.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 1 Kings 15:31
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Nadab’s reign, including all his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Nadab, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Nadab, and all that he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
Keywords: Asa, Israel, King, War
Description: 1 Kings 15:32
NET Translation: Asa and King Baasha of Israel were continually at war with each other.
DARBY Translation: And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
KJV Translation: And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
Keywords: Asa, Ear, Israel, Judah, King, Son
Description: 1 Kings 15:33
NET Translation: In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah became king over all Israel in Tirzah; he ruled for twenty-four years.
DARBY Translation: In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasha the son of Ahijah to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, for twenty-four years.
KJV Translation: In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasha the son of Ahijah to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, twenty and four years.
Keywords: Evil, Israel, Sin
Description: 1 Kings 15:34
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord; he followed in Jeroboam’s footsteps and encouraged Israel to sin.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin where with he made Israel to sin.
KJV Translation: And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin.
Keywords: Jehu, Son
Description: 1 Kings 16:1
NET Translation: The Lord’s message against Baasha came to Jehu son of Hanani:
DARBY Translation: And the word of Jehovah came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,
KJV Translation: Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,
Keywords: Anger, Israel
Description: 1 Kings 16:2
NET Translation: “I raised you up from the dust and made you ruler over my people Israel. Yet you followed in Jeroboam’s footsteps and encouraged my people Israel to sin; their sins have made me angry.
DARBY Translation: Forasmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust, and made thee prince over my people Israel, and thou hast walked in the way of Jeroboam, and hast made my people Israel to sin, provoking me to anger with their sins;
KJV Translation: Forasmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust, and made thee prince over my people Israel; and thou hast walked in the way of Jeroboam, and hast made my people Israel to sin, to provoke me to anger with their sins;
Keywords: Jeroboam, Son
Description: 1 Kings 16:3
NET Translation: So I am ready to burn up Baasha and his family, and make your family like the family of Jeroboam son of Nebat.
DARBY Translation: behold, I will take away Baasha and his house, and will make thy house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
KJV Translation: Behold, I will take away the posterity of Baasha, and the posterity of his house; and will make thy house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
Description: 1 Kings 16:4
NET Translation: Dogs will eat the members of Baasha’s family who die in the city, and the birds of the sky will eat the ones who die in the country.”
DARBY Translation: Him that dieth of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat, and him that dieth of his in the field shall the fowl of the heavens eat.
KJV Translation: Him that dieth of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth of his in the fields shall the fowls of the air eat.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 1 Kings 16:5
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Baasha’s reign, including his accomplishments and successes, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
Keywords: Buried, Son
Description: 1 Kings 16:6
NET Translation: Baasha passed away and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah; and Elah his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Anger, Evil, Hand, Jehu, King, Prophet, Son, Work
Description: 1 Kings 16:7
NET Translation: And so it was the Lord’s message came through the prophet Jehu son of Hanani against Baasha and his family. This was because of all the evil he had done in the Lord’s view, by angering him with his deeds and becoming like Jeroboam’s dynasty, and because of how he had destroyed Jeroboam’s dynasty.
DARBY Translation: And also through the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani the word of Jehovah came against Baasha, and against his house, even for all the evil that he did in the sight of Jehovah, provoking him to anger with the work of his hands, in being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he had smitten him.
KJV Translation: And also by the hand of the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani came the word of the LORD against Baasha, and against his house, even for all the evil that he did in the sight of the LORD, in provoking him to anger with the work of his hands, in being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he killed him.
Keywords: Asa, Ear, Israel, Judah, King, Son
Description: 1 Kings 16:8
NET Translation: In the twenty-sixth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha’s son Elah became king over Israel; he ruled in Tirzah for two years.
DARBY Translation: In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha began to reign over Israel in Tirzah for two years.
KJV Translation: In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years.
Keywords: Drunk, King, Servant
Description: 1 Kings 16:9
NET Translation: His servant Zimri, a commander of half of his chariot force, conspired against him. While Elah was in Tirzah drinking heavily at the house of Arza, who supervised the palace in Tirzah,
DARBY Translation: And his servant Zimri, captain of half [his] chariots, conspired against him; and he was in Tirzah, drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza, who was the steward of his house in Tirzah;
KJV Translation: And his servant Zimri, captain of half [his] chariots, conspired against him, as he was in Tirzah, drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza steward of [his] house in Tirzah.
Keywords: Asa, Ear, King, Mote
Description: 1 Kings 16:10
NET Translation: Zimri came in and struck him dead. (This happened in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah.) Zimri replaced Elah as king.
DARBY Translation: and Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead.
Description: 1 Kings 16:11
NET Translation: When he became king and occupied the throne, he killed Baasha’s entire family. He did not spare any male belonging to him; he killed his relatives and his friends.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when he began to reign, as soon as he sat on his throne, he slew all the house of Baasha: he left him not a male, neither of his kinsmen nor of his friends.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when he began to reign, as soon as he sat on his throne, [that] he slew all the house of Baasha: he left him not one that pisseth against a wall, neither of his kinsfolks, nor of his friends.
Keywords: Jehu
Description: 1 Kings 16:12
NET Translation: Zimri destroyed Baasha’s entire family, in keeping with the Lord’s message which he had spoken against Baasha through Jehu the prophet.
DARBY Translation: And Zimri destroyed all the house of Baasha, according to the word of Jehovah, which he spoke against Baasha through Jehu the prophet,
KJV Translation: Thus did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake against Baasha by Jehu the prophet,
Keywords: Anger, God, Israel, King
Description: 1 Kings 16:13
NET Translation: This happened because of all the sins which Baasha and his son Elah committed and which they made Israel commit. They angered the Lord God of Israel with their worthless idols.
DARBY Translation: for all the sins of Baasha, and the sins of Elah his son, which they sinned and wherewith they made Israel to sin, provoking Jehovah the God of Israel to anger with their vanities.
KJV Translation: For all the sins of Baasha, and the sins of Elah his son, by which they sinned, and by which they made Israel to sin, in provoking the LORD God of Israel to anger with their vanities.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 1 Kings 16:14
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Elah’s reign, including all his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
Keywords: Asa, Ear, Judah, King
Description: 1 Kings 16:15
NET Translation: In the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri became king over Israel; he ruled for seven days in Tirzah. Zimri’s revolt took place while the army was deployed in Gibbethon, which was in Philistine territory.
DARBY Translation: In the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, Zimri reigned seven days in Tirzah. Now the people were encamped against Gibbethon, which [belonged] to the Philistines.
KJV Translation: In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people [were] encamped against Gibbethon, which [belonged] to the Philistines.
Keywords: Israel, King
Description: 1 Kings 16:16
NET Translation: While deployed there, the army received this report: “Zimri has conspired against the king and assassinated him.” So all Israel made Omri, the commander of the army, king over Israel that very day in the camp.
DARBY Translation: And the people that were encamped heard say, Zimri has conspired, and has also smitten the king; and all Israel made Omri, the captain of the host, king over Israel that day in the camp.
KJV Translation: And the people [that were] encamped heard say, Zimri hath conspired, and hath also slain the king: wherefore all Israel made Omri, the captain of the host, king over Israel that day in the camp.
Keywords: Israel
Description: 1 Kings 16:17
NET Translation: Omri and all Israel went up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.
DARBY Translation: And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.
KJV Translation: And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.
Description: 1 Kings 16:18
NET Translation: When Zimri saw that the city was captured, he went into the fortified area of the royal palace. He set the palace on fire and died in the flames.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the citadel of the king's house, and burned the king's house over him with fire;
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the palace of the king's house, and burnt the king's house over him with fire, and died,
Keywords: Evil, Israel, King, Sin
Description: 1 Kings 16:19
NET Translation: This happened because of the sins he committed. He did evil in the sight of the Lord and followed in Jeroboam’s footsteps and encouraged Israel to continue sinning.
DARBY Translation: and he died for his sins which he sinned in doing evil in the sight of Jehovah, in walking in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin which he did, making Israel to sin.
KJV Translation: For his sins which he sinned in doing evil in the sight of the LORD, in walking in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin which he did, to make Israel to sin.
Keywords: Book, Rest, Son
Description: 1 Kings 16:20
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Zimri’s reign, including the details of his revolt, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his conspiracy which he wrought, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
Keywords: Israel, Son
Description: 1 Kings 16:21
NET Translation: At that time the people of Israel were divided in their loyalties. Half the people supported Tibni son of Ginath and wanted to make him king; the other half supported Omri.
DARBY Translation: Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; and half followed Omri.
KJV Translation: Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; and half followed Omri.
Keywords: Son
Description: 1 Kings 16:22
NET Translation: Omri’s supporters were stronger than those who supported Tibni son of Ginath. Tibni died; Omri became king.
DARBY Translation: But the people that followed Omri overcame the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath; and Tibni died, and Omri reigned.
KJV Translation: But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.
Keywords: Asa, Ear, Judah, King, Twelve, Years
Description: 1 Kings 16:23
NET Translation: In the thirty-first year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Omri became king over Israel. He ruled for twelve years, six of them in Tirzah.
DARBY Translation: In the thirty-first year of Asa king of Judah, Omri began to reign over Israel, twelve years; he reigned six years in Tirzah.
KJV Translation: In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri to reign over Israel, twelve years: six years reigned he in Tirzah.
Keywords: Called, Name, Samaria
Description: 1 Kings 16:24
NET Translation: He purchased the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents of silver. He launched a construction project there and named the city he built after Shemer, the former owner of the hill of Samaria.
DARBY Translation: And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver; and built on the hill, and called the name of the city that he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria.
KJV Translation: And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria.
Keywords: Evil
Description: 1 Kings 16:25
NET Translation: Omri did more evil in the sight of the Lord than all who were before him.
DARBY Translation: And Omri wrought evil in the sight of Jehovah, and did worse than all that were before him.
KJV Translation: But Omri wrought evil in the eyes of the LORD, and did worse than all that [were] before him.
Keywords: Anger, God, Israel, Jeroboam, Sin, Son
Description: 1 Kings 16:26
NET Translation: He followed in the footsteps of Jeroboam son of Nebat and encouraged Israel to sin; they angered the Lord God of Israel with their worthless idols.
DARBY Translation: And he walked in all the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and in his sins wherewith he made Israel to sin, provoking Jehovah the God of Israel to anger with their vanities.
KJV Translation: For he walked in all the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin, to provoke the LORD God of Israel to anger with their vanities.
Keywords: Book, Might, Rest
Description: 1 Kings 16:27
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Omri’s reign, including his accomplishments and successes, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Omri, what he did, and his might which he shewed, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Omri which he did, and his might that he shewed, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
Keywords: Ahab, Buried, Son
Description: 1 Kings 16:28
NET Translation: Omri passed away and was buried in Samaria. His son Ahab replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Omri slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria; and Ahab his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: So Omri slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria: and Ahab his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Ahab, Asa, Ear, Israel, Judah, King, Samaria, Son
Description: 1 Kings 16:29
NET Translation: In the thirty-eighth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Omri’s son Ahab became king over Israel. Ahab son of Omri ruled over Israel for twenty-two years in Samaria.
DARBY Translation: And Ahab the son of Omri began to reign over Israel in the thirty-eighth year of Asa king of Judah; and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty-two years.
KJV Translation: And in the thirty and eighth year of Asa king of Judah began Ahab the son of Omri to reign over Israel: and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty and two years.
Keywords: Ahab, Evil, Son
Description: 1 Kings 16:30
NET Translation: Ahab son of Omri did more evil in the sight of the Lord than all who were before him.
DARBY Translation: And Ahab the son of Omri wrought evil in the sight of Jehovah more than all that were before him.
KJV Translation: And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD above all that [were] before him.
Keywords: Jeroboam, King, Light, Son, Wife
Description: 1 Kings 16:31
NET Translation: As if following in the sinful footsteps of Jeroboam son of Nebat were not bad enough, he married Jezebel the daughter of King Ethbaal of the Sidonians. Then he worshiped and bowed to Baal.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass, as if it was a light thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took as wife Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Zidonians; and he went and served Baal and worshipped him.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, as if it had been a light thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took to wife Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Zidonians, and went and served Baal, and worshipped him.
Keywords: Altar
Description: 1 Kings 16:32
NET Translation: He set up an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal he had built in Samaria.
DARBY Translation: And he reared up an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he built in Samaria.
KJV Translation: And he reared up an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had built in Samaria.
Keywords: Ahab, Anger, God, Israel
Description: 1 Kings 16:33
NET Translation: Ahab also made an Asherah pole; he did more to anger the Lord God of Israel than all the Kings of Israel who were before him.
DARBY Translation: And Ahab made the Asherah; and Ahab did more to provoke Jehovah the God of Israel to anger than all the Kings of Israel that were before him.
KJV Translation: And Ahab made a grove; and Ahab did more to provoke the LORD God of Israel to anger than all the Kings of Israel that were before him.
Keywords: Build, Foundation, Joshua, Son
Description: 1 Kings 16:34
NET Translation: During Ahab’s reign, Hiel the Bethelite rebuilt Jericho. Abiram, his firstborn son, died when he laid the foundation; Segub, his youngest son, died when he erected its gates, in keeping with the Lord’s message that he had spoken through Joshua son of Nun.
DARBY Translation: In his days Hiel the Bethelite built Jericho; he laid its foundation in Abiram his firstborn, and set up its gates in Segub his youngest, according to the word of Jehovah which he spoke through Joshua the son of Nun.
KJV Translation: In his days did Hiel the Bethelite build Jericho: he laid the foundation thereof in Abiram his firstborn, and set up the gates thereof in his youngest [son] Segub, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Joshua the son of Nun.
Keywords: Elijah, God, Israel, Rain
Description: 1 Kings 17:1
NET Translation: Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As certainly as the Lord God of Israel lives (whom I serve), there will be no dew or rain in the years ahead unless I give the command.”
DARBY Translation: And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, As Jehovah the God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except by my word.
KJV Translation: And Elijah the Tishbite, [who was] of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, [As] the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.
Description: 1 Kings 17:2
NET Translation: The Lord’s message came to him:
DARBY Translation: And the word of Jehovah came to him saying,
KJV Translation: And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,
Keywords: Brook
Description: 1 Kings 17:3
NET Translation: “Leave here and travel eastward. Hide out in the Kerith Valley near the Jordan.
DARBY Translation: Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the torrent Cherith, which is before the Jordan.
KJV Translation: Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that [is] before Jordan.
Keywords: Halt
Description: 1 Kings 17:4
NET Translation: Drink from the stream; I have already told the ravens to bring you food there.”
DARBY Translation: And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the torrent; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.
KJV Translation: And it shall be, [that] thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.
Keywords: Brook
Description: 1 Kings 17:5
NET Translation: So he carried out the Lord’s message; he went and lived in the Kerith Valley near the Jordan.
DARBY Translation: And he went and did according to the word of Jehovah; he went and abode by the torrent Cherith, which is before the Jordan.
KJV Translation: So he went and did according unto the word of the LORD: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that [is] before Jordan.
Keywords: Bread, Flesh, Rank
Description: 1 Kings 17:6
NET Translation: The ravens would bring him bread and meat each morning and evening, and he would drink from the stream.
DARBY Translation: And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the torrent.
KJV Translation: And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.
Keywords: Ass, Brook, Rain
Description: 1 Kings 17:7
NET Translation: After a while, the stream dried up because there had been no rain in the land.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass after a while that the torrent dried up, for there had been no rain in the land.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land.
Description: 1 Kings 17:8
NET Translation: The Lord’s message came to him,
DARBY Translation: And the word of Jehovah came to him saying,
KJV Translation: And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,
Keywords: Man, Widow
Description: 1 Kings 17:9
NET Translation: “Get up, go to Zarephath in Sidonian territory, and live there. I have already told a widow who lives there to provide for you.”
DARBY Translation: Arise, go to Zarephath, which is by Zidon, and abide there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to maintain thee.
KJV Translation: Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which [belongeth] to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.
Keywords: Called, Gate, Man, Pray, Rose, Water, Widow
Description: 1 Kings 17:10
NET Translation: So he got up and went to Zarephath. When he went through the city gate, there was a widow gathering wood. He called out to her, “Please give me a little water in a cup, so I can take a drink.”
DARBY Translation: And he arose and went to Zarephath; and when he came to the entrance of the city, behold, a widow woman was there gathering sticks. And he called to her and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.
KJV Translation: So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman [was] there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.
Keywords: Bread, Called, Pray
Description: 1 Kings 17:11
NET Translation: As she went to get it, he called out to her, “Please bring me a piece of bread.”
DARBY Translation: And she went to fetch [it], and he called to her and said, Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thy hand.
KJV Translation: And as she was going to fetch [it], he called to her, and said, Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thine hand.
Keywords: God, Oil
Description: 1 Kings 17:12
NET Translation: She said, “As certainly as the Lord your God lives, I have no food, except for a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. Right now I am gathering a couple of sticks for a fire. Then I’m going home to make one final meal for my son and myself. After we have eaten that, we will die of starvation.”
DARBY Translation: And she said, As Jehovah thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but a handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse; and behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.
KJV Translation: And she said, [As] the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I [am] gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.
Keywords: Ear, Elijah, Fear
Description: 1 Kings 17:13
NET Translation: Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid. Go and do as you planned. But first make me a small cake and bring it to me; then make something for yourself and your son.
DARBY Translation: And Elijah said to her, Fear not; go, do as thou hast said; but make me thereof a little cake first; and bring it to me; and afterwards make for thee and for thy son.
KJV Translation: And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go [and] do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring [it] unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.
Keywords: Cruse, God, Oil, Rain
Description: 1 Kings 17:14
NET Translation: For this is what the Lord God of Israel has said: ‘The jar of flour will not be empty and the jug of oil will not run out until the day the Lord makes it rain on the surface of the ground.’”
DARBY Translation: For thus saith Jehovah the God of Israel: The meal in the barrel shall not waste, neither shall the oil in the cruse fail, until the day that Jehovah sendeth rain upon the face of the earth!
KJV Translation: For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day [that] the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth.
Description: 1 Kings 17:15
NET Translation: She went and did as Elijah told her; there was always enough food for Elijah and for her and her family.
DARBY Translation: And she went and did according to the word of Elijah; and she, and he, and her house, ate a whole year.
KJV Translation: And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat [many] days.
Keywords: Cruse, Oil
Description: 1 Kings 17:16
NET Translation: The jar of flour was never empty and the jug of oil never ran out, in keeping with the Lord’s message that he had spoken through Elijah.
DARBY Translation: The meal in the barrel did not waste, neither did the oil in the cruse fail, according to the word of Jehovah which he had spoken through Elijah.
KJV Translation: [And] the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah.
Keywords: Ass, Son
Description: 1 Kings 17:17
NET Translation: After this the son of the woman who owned the house got sick. His illness was so severe he could no longer breathe.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so severe that there was no breath left in him.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass after these things, [that] the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him.
Keywords: Art, Man, Sin
Description: 1 Kings 17:18
NET Translation: She asked Elijah, “Why, prophet, have you come to me to confront me with my sin and kill my son?”
DARBY Translation: And she said to Elijah, What have I to do with thee, O thou man of God? art thou come to me to call mine iniquity to remembrance, and to slay my son?
KJV Translation: And she said unto Elijah, What have I to do with thee, O thou man of God? art thou come unto me to call my sin to remembrance, and to slay my son?
Description: 1 Kings 17:19
NET Translation: He said to her, “Hand me your son.” He took him from her arms, carried him to the upper room where he was staying, and laid him down on his bed.
DARBY Translation: And he said to her, Give me thy son. And he took him out of her bosom, and carried him up into the upper chamber where he abode, and laid him upon his own bed.
KJV Translation: And he said unto her, Give me thy son. And he took him out of her bosom, and carried him up into a loft, where he abode, and laid him upon his own bed.
Keywords: Evil, Widow
Description: 1 Kings 17:20
NET Translation: Then he called out to the Lord, “O Lord, my God, are you also bringing disaster on this widow I am staying with by killing her son?”
DARBY Translation: And he cried to Jehovah and said, Jehovah, my God, hast thou also brought evil upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by slaying her son?
KJV Translation: And he cried unto the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, hast thou also brought evil upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by slaying her son?
Keywords: Pray, Soul
Description: 1 Kings 17:21
NET Translation: He stretched out over the boy three times and called out to the Lord, “O Lord, my God, please let this boy’s breath return to him.”
DARBY Translation: And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried to Jehovah and said, Jehovah, my God, I pray thee, let this child's soul come into him again!
KJV Translation: And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried unto the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, I pray thee, let this child's soul come into him again.
Keywords: Soul
Description: 1 Kings 17:22
NET Translation: The Lord answered Elijah’s prayer; the boy’s breath returned to him and he lived.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah heard the voice of Elijah, and the soul of the child came into him again, and he lived.
KJV Translation: And the LORD heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.
Keywords: Elijah, Son
Description: 1 Kings 17:23
NET Translation: Elijah took the boy, brought him down from the upper room to the house, and handed him to his mother. Elijah then said, “See, your son is alive!”
DARBY Translation: And Elijah took the child, and brought him down from the upper chamber into the house, and delivered him to his mother; and Elijah said, See, thy son lives.
KJV Translation: And Elijah took the child, and brought him down out of the chamber into the house, and delivered him unto his mother: and Elijah said, See, thy son liveth.
Keywords: Man
Description: 1 Kings 17:24
NET Translation: The woman said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a prophet and that the Lord’s message really does come through you.”
DARBY Translation: And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou art a man of God, and that the word of Jehovah in thy mouth is truth.
KJV Translation: And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou [art] a man of God, [and] that the word of the LORD in thy mouth [is] truth.
Keywords: Ass, Elijah, Rain
Description: 1 Kings 18:1
NET Translation: Some time later, in the third year of the famine, the Lord’s message came to Elijah, “Go, make an appearance before Ahab, so I may send rain on the surface of the ground.”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass after many days, that the word of Jehovah came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself to Ahab; and I will send rain upon the face of the earth.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass [after] many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.
Keywords: Elijah, Famine
Description: 1 Kings 18:2
NET Translation: So Elijah went to make an appearance before Ahab. Now the famine was severe in Samaria.
DARBY Translation: And Elijah went to shew himself to Ahab. And the famine was severe in Samaria.
KJV Translation: And Elijah went to shew himself unto Ahab. And [there was] a sore famine in Samaria.
Keywords: Ahab, Called
Description: 1 Kings 18:3
NET Translation: So Ahab summoned Obadiah, who supervised the palace. (Now Obadiah was a very loyal follower of the Lord.
DARBY Translation: And Ahab called Obadiah, who was the steward of his house (now Obadiah feared Jehovah greatly;
KJV Translation: And Ahab called Obadiah, which [was] the governor of [his] house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly:
Keywords: Bread
Description: 1 Kings 18:4
NET Translation: When Jezebel was killing the Lord’s prophets, Obadiah took 100 prophets and hid them in two caves in two groups of fifty. He also brought them food and water.)
DARBY Translation: and it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of Jehovah, that Obadiah took a hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and maintained them with bread and water);
KJV Translation: For it was [so], when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the LORD, that Obadiah took an hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.)
Keywords: Adventure, Ahab, Ass, Grass, Save, Venture
Description: 1 Kings 18:5
NET Translation: Ahab told Obadiah, “Go through the land to all the springs and valleys. Maybe we can find some grazing areas so we can keep the horses and mules alive and not have to kill some of the animals.”
DARBY Translation: and Ahab said to Obadiah, Go through the land, to all the fountains of water and to all the torrents, perhaps we may find grass to save the horses and the mules alive, so that we may not have to destroy some of [our] beasts.
KJV Translation: And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts.
Keywords: Ahab, Ass
Description: 1 Kings 18:6
NET Translation: They divided up the land between them to search it; Ahab went one way by himself and Obadiah went the other way by himself.
DARBY Translation: And they divided the land between them to pass through it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.
KJV Translation: So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.
Keywords: Elijah
Description: 1 Kings 18:7
NET Translation: As Obadiah was traveling along, Elijah met him. When he recognized him, he fell facedown to the ground and said, “Is it really you, my master, Elijah?”
DARBY Translation: And as Obadiah was on the way, behold, Elijah met him; and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, Is it indeed thou, my lord Elijah?
KJV Translation: And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, [Art] thou that my lord Elijah?
Keywords: Elijah
Description: 1 Kings 18:8
NET Translation: He replied, “Yes, go and say to your master, ‘Elijah is back.’”
DARBY Translation: And he said to him, I [am he]: go, say to thy lord, Behold Elijah!
KJV Translation: And he answered him, I [am]: go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah [is here].
Keywords: Deliver, Hand, Servant
Description: 1 Kings 18:9
NET Translation: Obadiah said, “What sin have I committed that you are ready to hand your servant over to Ahab for execution?
DARBY Translation: And he said, What have I sinned, that thou givest thy servant into the hand of Ahab, to put me to death?
KJV Translation: And he said, What have I sinned, that thou wouldest deliver thy servant into the hand of Ahab, to slay me?
Keywords: God, Kingdom, Nation, Oath, Seek
Description: 1 Kings 18:10
NET Translation: As certainly as the Lord your God lives, my master has sent to every nation and kingdom in an effort to find you. When they say, ‘He’s not here,’ he makes them swear an oath that they could not find you.
DARBY Translation: As Jehovah thy God liveth, there is no nation or kingdom whither my lord has not sent to seek thee; and when they said, He is not [here], he took an oath of the kingdom or nation that they found thee not.
KJV Translation: [As] the LORD thy God liveth, there is no nation or kingdom, whither my lord hath not sent to seek thee: and when they said, [He is] not [there]; he took an oath of the kingdom and nation, that they found thee not.
Keywords: Elijah
Description: 1 Kings 18:11
NET Translation: Now you say, ‘Go and say to your master, “Elijah is back.”’
DARBY Translation: And now thou sayest, Go, say to thy lord, Behold Elijah!
KJV Translation: And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah [is here].
Keywords: Ear, Fear, Servant, Spirit
Description: 1 Kings 18:12
NET Translation: But when I leave you, the Lord’s Spirit will carry you away so I can’t find you. If I go tell Ahab I’ve seen you, he won’t be able to find you and he will kill me. That would not be fair, because your servant has been a loyal follower of the Lord from my youth.
DARBY Translation: And it shall come to pass when I am gone from thee, that the Spirit of Jehovah shall carry thee whither I know not; and when I come and tell Ahab, and he cannot find thee, he will kill me; and I thy servant fear Jehovah from my youth.
KJV Translation: And it shall come to pass, [as soon as] I am gone from thee, that the Spirit of the LORD shall carry thee whither I know not; and [so] when I come and tell Ahab, and he cannot find thee, he shall slay me: but I thy servant fear the LORD from my youth.
Keywords: Bread
Description: 1 Kings 18:13
NET Translation: Certainly my master is aware of what I did when Jezebel was killing the Lord’s prophets. I hid 100 of the Lord’s prophets in two caves in two groups of fifty and I brought them food and water.
DARBY Translation: Was it not told my lord what I did when Jezebel slew the prophets of Jehovah, how I hid a hundred men of Jehovah's prophets by fifty in a cave, and maintained them with bread and water?
KJV Translation: Was it not told my lord what I did when Jezebel slew the prophets of the LORD, how I hid an hundred men of the LORD'S prophets by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water?
Keywords: Elijah
Description: 1 Kings 18:14
NET Translation: Now you say, ‘Go and say to your master, “Elijah is back,”’ but he will kill me.”
DARBY Translation: And now thou sayest, Go, say to thy lord, Behold Elijah! and he will kill me.
KJV Translation: And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah [is here]: and he shall slay me.
Keywords: Elijah
Description: 1 Kings 18:15
NET Translation: But Elijah said, “As certainly as the Lord of Heaven’s Armies lives (whom I serve), I will make an appearance before him today.”
DARBY Translation: And Elijah said, As Jehovah of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will certainly shew myself to him to-day.
KJV Translation: And Elijah said, [As] the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day.
Keywords: Ahab, Meet
Description: 1 Kings 18:16
NET Translation: When Obadiah went and informed Ahab, the king went to meet Elijah.
DARBY Translation: Then Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him. And Ahab went to meet Elijah.
KJV Translation: So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him: and Ahab went to meet Elijah.
Keywords: Ahab
Description: 1 Kings 18:17
NET Translation: When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is it really you, the one who brings disaster on Israel?”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, Is it thou, the troubler of Israel?
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, [Art] thou he that troubleth Israel?
Keywords: Commandments
Description: 1 Kings 18:18
NET Translation: Elijah replied, “I have not brought disaster on Israel. But you and your father’s dynasty have, by abandoning the Lord’s commandments and following the Baals.
DARBY Translation: And he said, I have not troubled Israel, but thou and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of Jehovah, and thou hast followed the Baals.
KJV Translation: And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the LORD, and thou hast followed Baalim.
Keywords: Groves, Israel
Description: 1 Kings 18:19
NET Translation: Now send out messengers and assemble all Israel before me at Mount Carmel, as well as the 450 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of Asherah whom Jezebel supports.”
DARBY Translation: And now send, gather to me all Israel to mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the Asherah four hundred, who eat at Jezebel's table.
KJV Translation: Now therefore send, [and] gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the groves four hundred, which eat at Jezebel's table.
Keywords: Ahab, Children
Description: 1 Kings 18:20
NET Translation: Ahab sent messengers to all the Israelites and had the prophets assemble at Mount Carmel.
DARBY Translation: So Ahab sent to all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel.
KJV Translation: So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel.
Keywords: Elijah, Halt
Description: 1 Kings 18:21
NET Translation: Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long are you going to be paralyzed by indecision? If the Lord is the true God, then follow him, but if Baal is, follow him!” But the people did not say a word.
DARBY Translation: Then Elijah drew near to all the people, and said, How long do ye halt between two opinions? if Jehovah be God, follow him; and if Baal, follow him. And the people answered him not a word.
KJV Translation: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word.
Keywords: Elijah, Prophet
Description: 1 Kings 18:22
NET Translation: Elijah said to them: “I am the only prophet of the Lord who is left, but there are 450 prophets of Baal.
DARBY Translation: And Elijah said to the people, I, only I, remain a prophet of Jehovah; and Baal's prophets are four hundred and fifty men.
KJV Translation: Then said Elijah unto the people, I, [even] I only, remain a prophet of the LORD; but Baal's prophets [are] four hundred and fifty men.
Keywords: Fire
Description: 1 Kings 18:23
NET Translation: Let them bring us two bulls. Let them choose one of the bulls for themselves, cut it up into pieces, and place it on the wood. But they must not set it on fire. I will do the same to the other bull and place it on the wood. But I will not set it on fire.
DARBY Translation: Let them therefore give us two bullocks: and let them choose one bullock for themselves, and cut it in pieces, and put it on the wood, and put no fire; and I will sacrifice the other bullock, and put it on the wood, and put no fire.
KJV Translation: Let them therefore give us two bullocks; and let them choose one bullock for themselves, and cut it in pieces, and lay [it] on wood, and put no fire [under]: and I will dress the other bullock, and lay [it] on wood, and put no fire [under]:
Keywords: God, Name
Description: 1 Kings 18:24
NET Translation: Then you will invoke the name of your god, and I will invoke the name of the Lord. The god who responds with fire will demonstrate that he is the true God.” All the people responded, “This will be a fair test.”
DARBY Translation: And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of Jehovah; and the god that answers by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, The word is good.
KJV Translation: And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the LORD: and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken.
Keywords: Elijah, Fire, Name
Description: 1 Kings 18:25
NET Translation: Elijah told the prophets of Baal, “Choose one of the bulls for yourselves and go first, for you are the majority. Invoke the name of your god, but do not light a fire.”
DARBY Translation: And Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, Choose one bullock for yourselves, and sacrifice it first; for ye are the many; and call on the name of your god, but put no fire.
KJV Translation: And Elijah said unto the prophets of Baal, Choose you one bullock for yourselves, and dress [it] first; for ye [are] many; and call on the name of your gods, but put no fire [under].
Keywords: Altar, Called, Ear, Morning, Name
Description: 1 Kings 18:26
NET Translation: So they took a bull, as he had suggested, and prepared it. They invoked the name of Baal from morning until noon, saying, “Baal, answer us.” But there was no sound and no answer. They jumped around on the altar they had made.
DARBY Translation: And they took the bullock which had been given them, and sacrificed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon, saying, O Baal, answer us! But there was no voice, and none answered. And they leaped about the altar that had been made.
KJV Translation: And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed [it], and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But [there was] no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made.
Keywords: Adventure, Ass, Elijah, Venture
Description: 1 Kings 18:27
NET Translation: At noon Elijah mocked them, “Yell louder! After all, he is a god; he may be deep in thought, or perhaps he stepped out for a moment or has taken a trip. Perhaps he is sleeping and needs to be awakened.”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass at noon that Elijah mocked them and said, Cry aloud; for he is a god; for he is meditating, or gone aside, or he is on a journey; perhaps he sleeps, and will awake.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he [is] a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, [or] peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked.
Keywords: Blood
Description: 1 Kings 18:28
NET Translation: So they yelled louder and, in accordance with their prescribed ritual, mutilated themselves with swords and spears until their bodies were covered with blood.
DARBY Translation: And they cried aloud, and cut themselves after their manner with swords and spears, till the blood gushed out upon them.
KJV Translation: And they cried aloud, and cut themselves after their manner with knives and lancets, till the blood gushed out upon them.
Description: 1 Kings 18:29
NET Translation: Throughout the afternoon they were in an ecstatic frenzy, but there was no sound, no answer, and no response.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when midday was past, that they prophesied until the [time] of the offering up of the oblation; but there was neither voice, nor any that answered, nor any attention.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when midday was past, and they prophesied until the [time] of the offering of the [evening] sacrifice, that [there was] neither voice, nor any to answer, nor any that regarded.
Keywords: Altar, Ear, Elijah
Description: 1 Kings 18:30
NET Translation: Elijah then told all the people, “Approach me.” So all the people approached him. He repaired the altar of the Lord that had been torn down.
DARBY Translation: Then Elijah said to all the people, Draw near to me. And all the people drew near to him. And he repaired the altar of Jehovah which was broken down.
KJV Translation: And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people came near unto him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD [that was] broken down.
Keywords: Elijah, Israel, Twelve
Description: 1 Kings 18:31
NET Translation: Then Elijah took twelve stones, corresponding to the number of tribes that descended from Jacob, to whom the Lord’s message had come, “Israel will be your name.”
DARBY Translation: And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of Jehovah came saying, Israel shall be thy name;
KJV Translation: And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the LORD came, saying, Israel shall be thy name:
Keywords: Altar, Name
Description: 1 Kings 18:32
NET Translation: With the stones he constructed an altar for the Lord. Around the altar he made a trench large enough to contain two seahs of seed.
DARBY Translation: and with the stones he built an altar in the name of Jehovah, and made a trench round about the altar, of the capacity of two measures of seed;
KJV Translation: And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD: and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed.
Description: 1 Kings 18:33
NET Translation: He arranged the wood, cut up the bull, and placed it on the wood. Then he said, “Fill four water jars and pour the water on the offering and the wood.”
DARBY Translation: and he put the wood in order, and cut the bullock in pieces, and laid it on the wood. And he said, Fill four pitchers with water, and pour it on the burnt-offering, and on the wood.
KJV Translation: And he put the wood in order, and cut the bullock in pieces, and laid [him] on the wood, and said, Fill four barrels with water, and pour [it] on the burnt sacrifice, and on the wood.
Description: 1 Kings 18:34
NET Translation: When they had done so, he said, “Do it again.” So they did it again. Then he said, “Do it a third time.” So they did it a third time.
DARBY Translation: And he said, Do it the second time. And they did it the second time. And he said, Do it the third time. And they did it the third time.
KJV Translation: And he said, Do [it] the second time. And they did [it] the second time. And he said, Do [it] the third time. And they did [it] the third time.
Keywords: Water
Description: 1 Kings 18:35
NET Translation: The water flowed down all sides of the altar and filled the trench.
DARBY Translation: And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also with water.
KJV Translation: And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also with water.
Keywords: Ass, Elijah, God, Prophet, Time
Description: 1 Kings 18:36
NET Translation: When it was time for the evening offering, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and prayed: “O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, prove today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass at [the time of] the offering up of the oblation, that Elijah the prophet drew near, and said, Jehovah, God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things by thy word.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass at [the time of] the offering of the [evening] sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou [art] God in Israel, and [that] I [am] thy servant, and [that] I have done all these things at thy word.
Keywords: Art, Ear, Heart
Description: 1 Kings 18:37
NET Translation: Answer me, O Lord, answer me, so these people will know that you, O Lord, are the true God and that you are winning back their allegiance.”
DARBY Translation: Answer me, Jehovah, answer me, that this people may know that thou Jehovah art God, and [that] *thou* hast turned their heart back again.
KJV Translation: Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou [art] the LORD God, and [that] thou hast turned their heart back again.
Keywords: Fire, Water
Description: 1 Kings 18:38
NET Translation: Then fire from the Lord fell from the sky. It consumed the offering, the wood, the stones, and the dirt, and licked up the water in the trench.
DARBY Translation: And the fire of Jehovah fell, and consumed the burnt-offering, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
KJV Translation: Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that [was] in the trench.
Description: 1 Kings 18:39
NET Translation: When all the people saw this, they threw themselves down with their faces to the ground and said, “The Lord is the true God! The Lord is the true God!”
DARBY Translation: And all the people saw [it], and they fell on their faces and said, Jehovah, he is God! Jehovah, he is God!
KJV Translation: And when all the people saw [it], they fell on their faces: and they said, The LORD, he [is] the God; the LORD, he [is] the God.
Keywords: Brook, Elijah
Description: 1 Kings 18:40
NET Translation: Elijah told them, “Seize the prophets of Baal! Don’t let even one of them escape!” So they seized them, and Elijah led them down to the Kishon Valley and executed them there.
DARBY Translation: And Elijah said to them, Seize the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape! And they seized them; and Elijah brought them down to the torrent of Kishon, and slaughtered them there.
KJV Translation: And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there.
Keywords: Elijah, Sound
Description: 1 Kings 18:41
NET Translation: Then Elijah told Ahab, “Go on up and eat and drink, for the sound of a heavy rainstorm can be heard.”
DARBY Translation: And Elijah said to Ahab, Go up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.
KJV Translation: And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for [there is] a sound of abundance of rain.
Keywords: Ahab, Elijah
Description: 1 Kings 18:42
NET Translation: So Ahab went on up to eat and drink, while Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel. He bent down toward the ground and put his face between his knees.
DARBY Translation: And Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he bowed down on the earth, and put his face between his knees.
KJV Translation: So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,
Description: 1 Kings 18:43
NET Translation: He told his servant, “Go on up and look in the direction of the sea.” So he went on up, looked, and reported, “There is nothing.” Seven times Elijah sent him to look.
DARBY Translation: And he said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up and looked, and said, [There is] nothing. And he said, Go again seven times.
KJV Translation: And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said, [There is] nothing. And he said, Go again seven times.
Keywords: Ass, Cloud, Rain
Description: 1 Kings 18:44
NET Translation: The seventh time the servant said, “Look, a small cloud, the size of the palm of a man’s hand, is rising up from the sea.” Elijah then said, “Go and tell Ahab, ‘Hitch up the chariots and go down, so that the rain won’t overtake you.’”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass at the seventh time that he said, Behold there is a cloud, small as a man's hand, arising out of the sea. And he said, Go up, say to Ahab, Harness and go down, that the pour of rain stop thee not.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man's hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare [thy chariot], and get thee down, that the rain stop thee not.
Keywords: Ahab, Ass, Heaven
Description: 1 Kings 18:45
NET Translation: Meanwhile the sky was covered with dark clouds, the wind blew, and there was a heavy rainstorm. Ahab rode toward Jezreel.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heavens became black [with] clouds and wind, and there was a great pour of rain. And Ahab got on the chariot, and went to Jizreel.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode, and went to Jezreel.
Keywords: Ahab, Hand
Description: 1 Kings 18:46
NET Translation: Now the Lord energized Elijah with power; he tucked his robe into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.
DARBY Translation: And the hand of Jehovah was upon Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jizreel.
KJV Translation: And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
Keywords: Ahab, Elijah
Description: 1 Kings 19:1
NET Translation: Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, including a detailed account of how he killed all the prophets with the sword.
DARBY Translation: And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and in detail how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
KJV Translation: And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
Keywords: Life, Messenger
Description: 1 Kings 19:2
NET Translation: Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah with this warning, “May the gods judge me severely if by this time tomorrow I do not take your life as you did theirs!”
DARBY Translation: And Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah saying, So do the gods [to me], and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to-morrow about this time!
KJV Translation: Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do [to me], and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.
Keywords: Servant
Description: 1 Kings 19:3
NET Translation: Elijah was afraid, so he got up and fled for his life to Beer Sheba in Judah. He left his servant there,
DARBY Translation: And when he saw [that], he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beer-sheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there.
KJV Translation: And when he saw [that], he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which [belongeth] to Judah, and left his servant there.
Keywords: Better, Might
Description: 1 Kings 19:4
NET Translation: while he went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He went and sat down under a shrub and asked the Lord to take his life: “I’ve had enough! Now, O Lord, take my life. After all, I’m no better than my ancestors.”
DARBY Translation: And he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a certain broom-bush, and requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough: now, Jehovah, take my life; for I am not better than my fathers.
KJV Translation: But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I [am] not better than my fathers.
Keywords: Angel
Description: 1 Kings 19:5
NET Translation: He stretched out and fell asleep under the shrub. Suddenly an angelic messenger touched him and said, “Get up and eat.”
DARBY Translation: And he lay down and slept under the broom-bush. And behold, an angel touched him, and said to him, Arise, eat!
KJV Translation: And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise [and] eat.
Keywords: Cruse, Water
Description: 1 Kings 19:6
NET Translation: He looked and right there by his head was a cake baking on hot coals and a jug of water. He ate and drank and then slept some more.
DARBY Translation: And he looked, and behold, at his head was a cake, baked on hot stones, and a cruse of water. And he ate and drank, and lay down again.
KJV Translation: And he looked, and, behold, [there was] a cake baken on the coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again.
Keywords: Angel
Description: 1 Kings 19:7
NET Translation: The angel of the Lord came back again, touched him, and said, “Get up and eat, for otherwise you won’t be able to make the journey.”
DARBY Translation: And the angel of Jehovah came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise, eat; for the journey is too great for thee.
KJV Translation: And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise [and] eat; because the journey [is] too great for thee.
Keywords: Forty, Meat, Strength
Description: 1 Kings 19:8
NET Translation: So he got up and ate and drank. That meal gave him the strength to travel forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God.
DARBY Translation: And he arose, and ate and drank, and went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights to Horeb the mount of God.
KJV Translation: And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God.
Description: 1 Kings 19:9
NET Translation: He went into a cave there and spent the night. Suddenly the Lord’s message came to him, “Why are you here, Elijah?”
DARBY Translation: And there he went into a cave, and lodged there. And behold, the word of Jehovah [came] to him, and he said to him, What doest thou here, Elijah?
KJV Translation: And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD [came] to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?
Keywords: Children, God, Israel, Jealous, Seek
Description: 1 Kings 19:10
NET Translation: He answered, “I have been absolutely loyal to the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies, even though the Israelites have abandoned the covenant they made with you, torn down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left and now they want to take my life.”
DARBY Translation: And he said, I have been very jealous for Jehovah the God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I am left, I alone, and they seek my life, to take it away.
KJV Translation: And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, [even] I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.
Keywords: Wind
Description: 1 Kings 19:11
NET Translation: The Lord said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord. Look, the Lord is ready to pass by.” A very powerful wind went before the Lord, digging into the mountain and causing landslides, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the windstorm there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake.
DARBY Translation: And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before Jehovah. And behold, Jehovah passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and broke in pieces the rocks before Jehovah: Jehovah was not in the wind. And after the wind, an earthquake: Jehovah was not in the earthquake.
KJV Translation: And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; [but] the LORD [was] not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; [but] the LORD [was] not in the earthquake:
Keywords: Earthquake, Fire
Description: 1 Kings 19:12
NET Translation: After the earthquake, there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. After the fire, there was a soft whisper.
DARBY Translation: And after the earthquake, a fire: Jehovah was not in the fire. And after the fire, a soft gentle voice.
KJV Translation: And after the earthquake a fire; [but] the LORD [was] not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
Keywords: Elijah
Description: 1 Kings 19:13
NET Translation: When Elijah heard it, he covered his face with his robe and went out and stood at the entrance to the cave. Suddenly a voice asked him, “Why are you here, Elijah?”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entrance of the cave. And behold, a voice [came] to him and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?
KJV Translation: And it was [so], when Elijah heard [it], that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, [there came] a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?
Keywords: Children, God, Israel, Jealous, Seek
Description: 1 Kings 19:14
NET Translation: He answered, “I have been absolutely loyal to the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies, even though the Israelites have abandoned the covenant they made with you, torn down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left and now they want to take my life.”
DARBY Translation: And he said, I have been very jealous for Jehovah the God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I am left, I alone, and they seek my life, to take it away.
KJV Translation: And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, [even] I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.
Keywords: Anoint, King, Wilderness
Description: 1 Kings 19:15
NET Translation: The Lord said to him, “Go back the way you came and then head for the wilderness of Damascus. Go and anoint Hazael king over Syria.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah said to him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus; and when thou comest, anoint Hazael king over Syria;
KJV Translation: And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael [to be] king over Syria:
Keywords: Anoint, Elisha, Halt, Jehu, King, Prophet, Son
Description: 1 Kings 19:16
NET Translation: You must anoint Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to take your place as prophet.
DARBY Translation: and Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint king over Israel; and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah shalt thou anoint prophet in thy stead.
KJV Translation: And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint [to be] king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shalt thou anoint [to be] prophet in thy room.
Keywords: Elisha, Jehu, Sword
Description: 1 Kings 19:17
NET Translation: Jehu will kill anyone who escapes Hazael’s sword, and Elisha will kill anyone who escapes Jehu’s sword.
DARBY Translation: And it shall come to pass, [that] him that escapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu slay; and him that escapeth the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay.
KJV Translation: And it shall come to pass, [that] him that escapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay.
Description: 1 Kings 19:18
NET Translation: I still have left in Israel 7,000 followers who have not bowed their knees to Baal or kissed the images of him.”
DARBY Translation: Yet I have left [myself] seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth that hath not kissed him.
KJV Translation: Yet I have left [me] seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.
Keywords: Elijah, Elisha, Mantle, Son, Twelve, Yoke
Description: 1 Kings 19:19
NET Translation: Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve pairs of oxen; he was near the twelfth pair. Elijah passed by him and threw his robe over him.
DARBY Translation: And he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was ploughing [with] twelve yokes before him, and he with the twelfth; and Elijah went over to him, and cast his mantle on him.
KJV Translation: So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who [was] plowing [with] twelve yoke [of oxen] before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him.
Keywords: Pray
Description: 1 Kings 19:20
NET Translation: He left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, then I will follow you.” Elijah said to him, “Go back! Indeed, what have I done to you?”
DARBY Translation: And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and I will follow thee. And he said to him, Go back again; for what have I done to thee?
KJV Translation: And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and [then] I will follow thee. And he said unto him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee?
Keywords: Flesh, Yoke
Description: 1 Kings 19:21
NET Translation: Elisha went back and took his pair of oxen and slaughtered them. He cooked the meat over a fire that he made by burning the harness and yoke. He gave the people meat and they ate. Then he got up and followed Elijah and became his assistant.
DARBY Translation: And he returned back from him, and took the yoke of oxen, and killed them, and boiled their flesh with the implements of the oxen, and gave to the people, and they ate. And he arose and went after Elijah, and ministered to him.
KJV Translation: And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them, and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto the people, and they did eat. Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him.
Keywords: King, Syria
Description: 1 Kings 20:1
NET Translation: Now King Ben Hadad of Syria assembled all his army, along with thirty-two other Kings with their horses and chariots. He marched against Samaria and besieged and attacked it.
DARBY Translation: And Ben-Hadad king of Syria assembled all his host; and there were thirty-two Kings with him, and horses and chariots; and he went up and besieged Samaria, and fought against it.
KJV Translation: And Benhadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: and [there were] thirty and two Kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and he went up and besieged Samaria, and warred against it.
Keywords: Ahab, Israel, King
Description: 1 Kings 20:2
NET Translation: He sent messengers to King Ahab of Israel, who was in the city. He said to him, “This is what Ben Hadad says:
DARBY Translation: And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said to him, Thus says Ben-Hadad:
KJV Translation: And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus saith Benhadad,
Keywords: Gold, Silver, Wives
Description: 1 Kings 20:3
NET Translation: ‘Your silver and your gold are mine, as well as the best of your wives and sons.’”
DARBY Translation: Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, the goodliest, are mine.
KJV Translation: Thy silver and thy gold [is] mine; thy wives also and thy children, [even] the goodliest, [are] mine.
Keywords: Israel, King
Description: 1 Kings 20:4
NET Translation: The king of Israel replied, “It is just as you say, my master, O king. I and all I own belong to you.”
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel answered and said, My lord, O king, according to thy saying, I am thine, and all that I have.
KJV Translation: And the king of Israel answered and said, My lord, O king, according to thy saying, I [am] thine, and all that I have.
Keywords: Deliver, Halt, Hough
Description: 1 Kings 20:5
NET Translation: The messengers came again and said, “This is what Ben Hadad says: ‘I sent this message to you, “You must give me your silver, gold, wives, and sons.”
DARBY Translation: And the messengers came again, and said, Thus speaks Ben-Hadad saying: I sent to thee indeed, saying, Thou shalt deliver me thy silver, and thy gold, and thy wives, and thy children;
KJV Translation: And the messengers came again, and said, Thus speaketh Benhadad, saying, Although I have sent unto thee, saying, Thou shalt deliver me thy silver, and thy gold, and thy wives, and thy children;
Keywords: Houses, Search
Description: 1 Kings 20:6
NET Translation: But now at this time tomorrow I will send my servants to you and they will search through your palace and your servants’ houses. They will carry away all your valuables.’”
DARBY Translation: but to-morrow about this time I will send my servants to thee, and they shall search thy house, and the houses of thy servants; and it shall be, that whatsoever is pleasant in thy sight, they shall put in their hand and take away.
KJV Translation: Yet I will send my servants unto thee to morrow about this time, and they shall search thine house, and the houses of thy servants; and it shall be, [that] whatsoever is pleasant in thine eyes, they shall put [it] in their hand, and take [it] away.
Keywords: Called, Israel, King, Pray
Description: 1 Kings 20:7
NET Translation: The king of Israel summoned all the leaders of the land and said, “Notice how this man is looking for trouble. Indeed, he demanded my wives, sons, silver, and gold, and I did not resist him.”
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel called all the elders of the land and said, Mark, I pray you, and see how this [man] seeks mischief; for he sent to me for my wives, and for my children, and for my silver, and for my gold; and I denied him not.
KJV Translation: Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land, and said, Mark, I pray you, and see how this [man] seeketh mischief: for he sent unto me for my wives, and for my children, and for my silver, and for my gold; and I denied him not.
Description: 1 Kings 20:8
NET Translation: All the leaders and people said to him, “Do not give in or agree to his demands.”
DARBY Translation: And all the elders and all the people said to him, Hearken not, nor consent.
KJV Translation: And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken not [unto him], nor consent.
Keywords: Servant
Description: 1 Kings 20:9
NET Translation: So he said to the messengers of Ben Hadad, “Say this to my master, the king: ‘I will give you everything you demanded at first from your servant, but I am unable to agree to this latest demand.’” So the messengers went back and gave their report.
DARBY Translation: And he said to the messengers of Ben-Hadad, Tell my lord the king, All that thou didst send for to thy servant at the first I will do; but this thing I cannot do. And the messengers departed, and brought him word again.
KJV Translation: Wherefore he said unto the messengers of Benhadad, Tell my lord the king, All that thou didst send for to thy servant at the first I will do: but this thing I may not do. And the messengers departed, and brought him word again.
Keywords: Samaria
Description: 1 Kings 20:10
NET Translation: Ben Hadad sent another message to him, “May the gods judge me severely if there is enough dirt left in Samaria for all my soldiers to scoop up in their hands.”
DARBY Translation: And Ben-Hadad sent to him and said, The gods do so to me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me!
KJV Translation: And Benhadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me.
Keywords: Israel, King
Description: 1 Kings 20:11
NET Translation: The king of Israel replied, “Tell him the one who puts on his battle gear should not boast like one who is taking it off.”
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell [him], Let not him that girdeth on boast himself as he that putteth off!
KJV Translation: And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell [him], Let not him that girdeth on [his harness] boast himself as he that putteth it off.
Description: 1 Kings 20:12
NET Translation: When Ben Hadad received this reply, he and the other Kings were drinking in their quarters. He ordered his servants, “Get ready to attack!” So they got ready to attack the city.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when he heard this word, as he was drinking, he and the Kings in the tents, that he said to his servants, Set yourselves. And they set themselves against the city.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when [Benhadad] heard this message, as he [was] drinking, he and the Kings in the pavilions, that he said unto his servants, Set [yourselves in array]. And they set [themselves in array] against the city.
Keywords: Ahab, Deliver, Halt, Hand, King, Prophet
Description: 1 Kings 20:13
NET Translation: Now a prophet visited King Ahab of Israel and said, “This is what the Lord has said: ‘Do you see this huge army? Look, I am going to hand it over to you this very day. Then you will know that I am the Lord.’
DARBY Translation: And behold, a prophet drew near to Ahab king of Israel, and said, Thus saith Jehovah: Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thy hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I [am] the LORD.
Keywords: Ahab
Description: 1 Kings 20:14
NET Translation: Ahab asked, “By whom will this be accomplished?” He answered, “This is what the Lord has said, ‘By the servants of the district governors.’” Ahab asked, “Who will launch the attack?” He answered, “You will.”
DARBY Translation: And Ahab said, By whom? And he said, Thus saith Jehovah: By the servants of the princes of the provinces. Then he said, Who shall begin the battle? And he said, Thou.
KJV Translation: And Ahab said, By whom? And he said, Thus saith the LORD, [Even] by the young men of the princes of the provinces. Then he said, Who shall order the battle? And he answered, Thou.
Keywords: Children
Description: 1 Kings 20:15
NET Translation: So Ahab assembled the 232 servants of the district governors. After that he assembled all the Israelite army, numbering 7,000.
DARBY Translation: And he numbered the servants of the princes of the provinces, and they were two hundred and thirty-two; and after them he numbered all the people, all the children of Israel, seven thousand.
KJV Translation: Then he numbered the young men of the princes of the provinces, and they were two hundred and thirty two: and after them he numbered all the people, [even] all the children of Israel, [being] seven thousand.
Keywords: Drunk, King
Description: 1 Kings 20:16
NET Translation: They marched out at noon, while Ben Hadad and the 32 Kings allied with him were drinking heavily in their quarters.
DARBY Translation: And they went out at noon; and Ben-Hadad drank himself drunk in the tents, he and the Kings, the thirty-two Kings that helped him.
KJV Translation: And they went out at noon. But Benhadad [was] drinking himself drunk in the pavilions, he and the Kings, the thirty and two Kings that helped him.
Description: 1 Kings 20:17
NET Translation: The servants of the district governors led the march. When Ben Hadad sent messengers, they reported back to him, “Men are marching out of Samaria.”
DARBY Translation: And the servants of the princes of the provinces went out first; and Ben-Hadad sent out, and they told him saying, There are men come out of Samaria.
KJV Translation: And the young men of the princes of the provinces went out first; and Benhadad sent out, and they told him, saying, There are men come out of Samaria.
Description: 1 Kings 20:18
NET Translation: He ordered, “Whether they come in peace or to do battle, take them alive.”
DARBY Translation: And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they be come out for war, take them alive.
KJV Translation: And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they be come out for war, take them alive.
Description: 1 Kings 20:19
NET Translation: They marched out of the city with the servants of the district governors in the lead and the army behind them.
DARBY Translation: And these servants of the princes of the provinces came out of the city, and the army that followed them.
KJV Translation: So these young men of the princes of the provinces came out of the city, and the army which followed them.
Keywords: Horse, Israel, King, Syria
Description: 1 Kings 20:20
NET Translation: Each one struck down an enemy soldier; the Syrians fled and Israel chased them. King Ben Hadad of Syria escaped on horseback with some horsemen.
DARBY Translation: And they slew every one his man; and the Syrians fled, and Israel pursued them; and Ben-Hadad the king of Syria escaped on a horse with the horsemen.
KJV Translation: And they slew every one his man: and the Syrians fled; and Israel pursued them: and Benhadad the king of Syria escaped on an horse with the horsemen.
Keywords: Israel, King, Mote
Description: 1 Kings 20:21
NET Translation: Then the king of Israel marched out and struck down the horses and chariots; he thoroughly defeated Syria.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.
KJV Translation: And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.
Keywords: Ear, King, Prophet, Syria
Description: 1 Kings 20:22
NET Translation: The prophet visited the king of Israel and instructed him, “Go, fortify your defenses. Determine what you must do, for in the spring the king of Syria will attack you.”
DARBY Translation: And the prophet drew near to the king of Israel, and said to him, Go, strengthen thyself, and understand, and see what thou shalt do; for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.
KJV Translation: And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest: for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.
Keywords: Fight, King, Syria
Description: 1 Kings 20:23
NET Translation: Now the advisers of the king of Syria said to him: “Their God is a god of the mountains. That’s why they overpowered us. But if we fight them in the plains, we will certainly overpower them.
DARBY Translation: And the servants of the king of Syria said to him, Their gods are gods of the mountains; therefore they were stronger than we; but if we fight against them on the plateau, shall we not be stronger than they?
KJV Translation: And the servants of the king of Syria said unto him, Their gods [are] gods of the hills; therefore they were stronger than we; but let us fight against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they.
Keywords: Man
Description: 1 Kings 20:24
NET Translation: So do this: Dismiss the Kings from their command, and replace them with military commanders.
DARBY Translation: And do this: take the Kings away, every man out of his place, and put governors in their stead;
KJV Translation: And do this thing, Take the Kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their rooms:
Keywords: Chariot, Fight, Horse, Riot
Description: 1 Kings 20:25
NET Translation: Muster an army like the one you lost, with the same number of horses and chariots. Then we will fight them in the plains; we will certainly overpower them.” He approved their plan and did as they advised.
DARBY Translation: and number thee an army, like the army that thou hast lost, horse for horse, and chariot for chariot; and we will fight against them on the plateau: shall we not be stronger than they? And he hearkened to their voice, and did so.
KJV Translation: And number thee an army, like the army that thou hast lost, horse for horse, and chariot for chariot: and we will fight against them in the plain, [and] surely we shall be stronger than they. And he hearkened unto their voice, and did so.
Keywords: Ass, Fight
Description: 1 Kings 20:26
NET Translation: In the spring Ben Hadad mustered the Syrian army and marched to Aphek to fight Israel.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass, at the return of the year, that Ben-Hadad numbered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Benhadad numbered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel.
Keywords: Children, Israel
Description: 1 Kings 20:27
NET Translation: When the Israelites had mustered and received their supplies, they marched out to face them in battle. When the Israelites deployed opposite them, they were like two small flocks of goats, but the Syrians filled the land.
DARBY Translation: And the children of Israel were numbered and victualled, and they went against them; and the children of Israel encamped before them like two little flocks of goats; but the Syrians filled the land.
KJV Translation: And the children of Israel were numbered, and were all present, and went against them: and the children of Israel pitched before them like two little flocks of kids; but the Syrians filled the country.
Keywords: Deliver, God, King, Man
Description: 1 Kings 20:28
NET Translation: The prophet visited the king of Israel and said, “This is what the Lord has said: ‘Because the Syrians said, “The Lord is a god of the mountains and not a god of the valleys,” I will deliver this entire huge army into to your control. Then you will know that I am the Lord.’
DARBY Translation: And the man of God drew near, and spoke to the king of Israel and said, Thus saith Jehovah: Because the Syrians have said, Jehovah is a god of the mountains, but he is not a god of the valleys, I will give all this great multitude into thy hand, and ye shall know that I am Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And there came a man of God, and spake unto the king of Israel, and said, Thus saith the LORD, Because the Syrians have said, The LORD [is] God of the hills, but he [is] not God of the valleys, therefore will I deliver all this great multitude into thine hand, and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD.
Keywords: Children, Israel
Description: 1 Kings 20:29
NET Translation: The armies were deployed opposite each other for seven days. On the seventh day the battle began, and the Israelites killed 100,000 Syrian foot soldiers in one day.
DARBY Translation: And they encamped one over against the other seven days; and it came to pass that on the seventh day the battle was joined; and the children of Israel smote of the Syrians a hundred thousand footmen in one day.
KJV Translation: And they pitched one over against the other seven days. And [so] it was, that in the seventh day the battle was joined: and the children of Israel slew of the Syrians an hundred thousand footmen in one day.
Keywords: Rest, Wall
Description: 1 Kings 20:30
NET Translation: The remaining 27,000 ran to Aphek and went into the city, but the wall fell on them. Now Ben Hadad ran into the city and hid in an inner room.
DARBY Translation: And the rest fled to Aphek, into the city; and the wall fell on twenty-seven thousand men of them that were left. And Ben-Hadad fled, and came into the city, [from] chamber to chamber.
KJV Translation: But the rest fled to Aphek, into the city; and [there] a wall fell upon twenty and seven thousand of the men [that were] left. And Benhadad fled, and came into the city, into an inner chamber.
Keywords: Adventure, Israel, King, Pray, Sackcloth, Save, Venture
Description: 1 Kings 20:31
NET Translation: His advisers said to him, “Look, we have heard that the Kings of the Israelite dynasty are kind. Allow us to put sackcloth around our waists and ropes on our heads and surrender to the king of Israel. Maybe he will spare our lives.”
DARBY Translation: And his servants said to him, Behold now, we have heard that the Kings of the house of Israel are merciful Kings: let us, I pray thee, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of Israel; perhaps he will save thy life.
KJV Translation: And his servants said unto him, Behold now, we have heard that the Kings of the house of Israel [are] merciful Kings: let us, I pray thee, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of Israel: peradventure he will save thy life.
Keywords: King, Pray, Sackcloth, Servant
Description: 1 Kings 20:32
NET Translation: So they put sackcloth around their waists and ropes on their heads and went to the king of Israel. They said, “Your servant Ben Hadad says, ‘Please let me live!’” Ahab replied, “Is he still alive? He is my brother.”
DARBY Translation: And they girded sackcloth on their loins, and ropes on their heads, and came to the king of Israel, and said, Thy servant Ben-Hadad says, I pray thee, let me live. And he said, Is he yet alive? he is my brother.
KJV Translation: So they girded sackcloth on their loins, and [put] ropes on their heads, and came to the king of Israel, and said, Thy servant Benhadad saith, I pray thee, let me live. And he said, [Is] he yet alive? he [is] my brother.
Description: 1 Kings 20:33
NET Translation: The men took this as a good omen and quickly accepted his offer, saying, “Ben Hadad is your brother.” Ahab then said, “Go, get him.” So Ben Hadad came out to him, and Ahab pulled him up into his chariot.
DARBY Translation: And the men took it as a good omen, and hastened to catch what came from him, and they said, Thy brother Ben-Hadad. And he said, Go, bring him. And Ben-Hadad came forth to him; and he caused him to come up into the chariot.
KJV Translation: Now the men did diligently observe whether [any thing would come] from him, and did hastily catch [it]: and they said, Thy brother Benhadad. Then he said, Go ye, bring him. Then Benhadad came forth to him; and he caused him to come up into the chariot.
Keywords: Covenant, Halt
Description: 1 Kings 20:34
NET Translation: Ben Hadad said, “I will return the cities my father took from your father. You may set up markets in Damascus, just as my father did in Samaria.” Ahab then said, “I want to make a treaty with you before I dismiss you.” So he made a treaty with him and then dismissed him.
DARBY Translation: And [Ben-Hadad] said to him, The cities that my father took from thy father I will restore; and thou shalt make streets for thyself in Damascus, as my father made in Samaria. And I [said Ahab] will send thee away with this covenant. So he made a covenant with him, and sent him away.
KJV Translation: And [Benhadad] said unto him, The cities, which my father took from thy father, I will restore; and thou shalt make streets for thee in Damascus, as my father made in Samaria. Then [said Ahab], I will send thee away with this covenant. So he made a covenant with him, and sent him away.
Keywords: Man, Mite, Pray
Description: 1 Kings 20:35
NET Translation: One of the members of the prophetic guild told his companion a message from the Lord, “Please wound me!” But the man refused to wound him.
DARBY Translation: And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said to another by the word of Jehovah, Smite me, I pray thee. But the man refused to smite him.
KJV Translation: And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said unto his neighbour in the word of the LORD, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man refused to smite him.
Keywords: Art, Lion
Description: 1 Kings 20:36
NET Translation: So the prophet said to him, “Because you have disobeyed the Lord, as soon as you leave me a lion will kill you.” When he left him, a lion attacked and killed him.
DARBY Translation: Then said he to him, Because thou hast not hearkened to the voice of Jehovah, behold, when thou departest from me, the lion will slay thee. And when he had departed from him, the lion found him and slew him.
KJV Translation: Then said he unto him, Because thou hast not obeyed the voice of the LORD, behold, as soon as thou art departed from me, a lion shall slay thee. And as soon as he was departed from him, a lion found him, and slew him.
Keywords: Man, Mite, Mote, Pray
Description: 1 Kings 20:37
NET Translation: He found another man and said, “Wound me!” So the man wounded him severely.
DARBY Translation: Then he found another man, and said, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man smote him violently, and wounded [him].
KJV Translation: Then he found another man, and said, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man smote him, so that in smiting he wounded [him].
Keywords: King, Prophet
Description: 1 Kings 20:38
NET Translation: The prophet then went and stood by the road, waiting for the king. He also disguised himself by putting a bandage down over his eyes.
DARBY Translation: And the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with a sash over his eyes.
KJV Translation: So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.
Keywords: Halt, King, Life, Man, Servant, Talent
Description: 1 Kings 20:39
NET Translation: When the king passed by, he called out to the king, “Your servant went out into the heat of the battle, and then a man turned aside and brought me a prisoner. He told me, ‘Guard this prisoner. If he ends up missing for any reason, you will pay with your life or with a talent of silver.’
DARBY Translation: And as the king passed by, he cried to the king and said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man to me and said, Keep this man; if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or thou shalt pay a talent of silver.
KJV Translation: And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver.
Keywords: Israel, Judgment, King, Servant
Description: 1 Kings 20:40
NET Translation: Well, it just so happened that while your servant was doing this and that, he disappeared.” The king of Israel said to him, “Your punishment is already determined by your own testimony.”
DARBY Translation: And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said to him, So [is] thy judgment: thyself hast decided [it].
KJV Translation: And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said unto him, So [shall] thy judgment [be]; thyself hast decided [it].
Keywords: Israel, King
Description: 1 Kings 20:41
NET Translation: The prophet quickly removed the bandage from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized he was one of the prophets.
DARBY Translation: Then he hastily took the sash away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him, that he was of the prophets.
KJV Translation: And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he [was] of the prophets.
Keywords: Hand, Life, Man
Description: 1 Kings 20:42
NET Translation: The prophet then said to him, “This is what the Lord has said: ‘Because you released a man I had determined should die, you will pay with your life, and your people will suffer instead of his people.’”
DARBY Translation: And he said to him, Thus saith Jehovah: Because thou hast let go out of thy hand the man that I had devoted to destruction, thy life shall be for his life, and thy people for his people.
KJV Translation: And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Because thou hast let go out of [thy] hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people.
Keywords: Israel, King
Description: 1 Kings 20:43
NET Translation: The king of Israel went home to Samaria bitter and angry.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel went to his house sullen and vexed, and came to Samaria.
KJV Translation: And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria.
Keywords: Ahab, Ass, King
Description: 1 Kings 21:1
NET Translation: After this the following episode took place. Naboth the Jezreelite owned a vineyard in Jezreel adjacent to the palace of King Ahab of Samaria.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass after these things, [that] Naboth the Jizreelite had a vineyard, which was in Jizreel, by the side of the palace of Ahab king of Samaria.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass after these things, [that] Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard, which [was] in Jezreel, hard by the palace of Ahab king of Samaria.
Keywords: Ahab, Better, Ear, Garden, Vineyard
Description: 1 Kings 21:2
NET Translation: Ahab said to Naboth, “Give me your vineyard so I can make a vegetable garden out of it, for it is adjacent to my palace. I will give you an even better vineyard in its place, or if you prefer, I will pay you silver for it.”
DARBY Translation: And Ahab spoke to Naboth saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, for it is near, by the side of my house; and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; if it seem good to thee, I will give thee its value in money.
KJV Translation: And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it [is] near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; [or], if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money.
Keywords: Inheritance
Description: 1 Kings 21:3
NET Translation: But Naboth replied to Ahab, “The Lord forbid that I should sell you my ancestral inheritance.”
DARBY Translation: And Naboth said to Ahab, Jehovah forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers to thee!
KJV Translation: And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee.
Keywords: Ahab, Inheritance
Description: 1 Kings 21:4
NET Translation: So Ahab went into his palace, bitter and angry that Naboth the Jezreelite had said, “I will not sell to you my ancestral inheritance.” He lay down on his bed, pouted, and would not eat.
DARBY Translation: And Ahab came into his house sullen and vexed because of the word that Naboth the Jizreelite had spoken to him; for he had said, I will not give thee the inheritance of my fathers. And he lay down on his bed, and turned away his face, and ate no bread.
KJV Translation: And Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased because of the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him: for he had said, I will not give thee the inheritance of my fathers. And he laid him down upon his bed, and turned away his face, and would eat no bread.
Keywords: Spirit, Test, Wife
Description: 1 Kings 21:5
NET Translation: Then his wife Jezebel came in and said to him, “Why do you have a bitter attitude and refuse to eat?”
DARBY Translation: And Jezebel his wife came to him, and said to him, Why is thy spirit sullen, and thou eatest no bread?
KJV Translation: But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him, Why is thy spirit so sad, that thou eatest no bread?
Keywords: Vineyard
Description: 1 Kings 21:6
NET Translation: He answered her, “While I was talking to Naboth the Jezreelite, I said to him, ‘Sell me your vineyard for silver, or if you prefer, I will give you another vineyard in its place.’ But he said, ‘I will not sell you my vineyard.’”
DARBY Translation: And he said to her, Because I spoke to Naboth the Jizreelite and said to him, Give me thy vineyard for money; or else, if it please thee, I will give thee a vineyard for it; and he said, I will not give thee my vineyard.
KJV Translation: And he said unto her, Because I spake unto Naboth the Jezreelite, and said unto him, Give me thy vineyard for money; or else, if it please thee, I will give thee [another] vineyard for it: and he answered, I will not give thee my vineyard.
Keywords: Art, Heart, Kingdom, Vineyard, Wife
Description: 1 Kings 21:7
NET Translation: His wife Jezebel said to him, “You are the king of Israel! Get up, eat some food, and have a good time. I will get the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite for you.”
DARBY Translation: And Jezebel his wife said to him, Dost thou now exercise sovereignty over Israel? arise, eat bread, and let thy heart be glad: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jizreelite.
KJV Translation: And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, [and] eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.
Description: 1 Kings 21:8
NET Translation: She wrote out orders, signed Ahab’s name to them, and sealed them with his seal. She then sent the orders to the leaders and to the nobles who lived in Naboth’s city.
DARBY Translation: And she wrote a letter in Ahab's name, and sealed it with his seal, and sent the letter to the elders and to the nobles that were in his city, dwelling with Naboth.
KJV Translation: So she wrote letters in Ahab's name, and sealed [them] with his seal, and sent the letters unto the elders and to the nobles that [were] in his city, dwelling with Naboth.
Description: 1 Kings 21:9
NET Translation: This is what she wrote: “Observe a time of fasting and seat Naboth in front of the people.
DARBY Translation: And she wrote in the letter saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth at the head of the people;
KJV Translation: And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people:
Keywords: Bear, Ear, God, Witness
Description: 1 Kings 21:10
NET Translation: Also seat two villains opposite him and have them testify, ‘You cursed God and the king.’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”
DARBY Translation: and set two men, sons of Belial, before him, and they shall bear witness against him saying, Thou didst curse God and the king; and carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.
KJV Translation: And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And [then] carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.
Description: 1 Kings 21:11
NET Translation: The men of the city, the leaders, and the nobles who lived there followed the written orders Jezebel had sent them.
DARBY Translation: And the men of his city, the elders and the nobles that dwelt in his city, did as Jezebel had sent to them, as it was written in the letter that she had sent to them:
KJV Translation: And the men of his city, [even] the elders and the nobles who were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, [and] as it [was] written in the letters which she had sent unto them.
Description: 1 Kings 21:12
NET Translation: They observed a time of fasting and put Naboth in front of the people.
DARBY Translation: they proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth at the head of the people.
KJV Translation: They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.
Keywords: Children, God
Description: 1 Kings 21:13
NET Translation: The two villains arrived and sat opposite him. Then the villains testified against Naboth right before the people, saying, “Naboth cursed God and the king.” So they dragged him outside the city and stoned him to death.
DARBY Translation: And there came the two men, sons of Belial, and sat before him; and the men of Belial witnessed against him, against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth blasphemed God and the king. And they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.
KJV Translation: And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, [even] against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.
Description: 1 Kings 21:14
NET Translation: Then they reported to Jezebel, “Naboth has been stoned to death.”
DARBY Translation: And they sent to Jezebel saying, Naboth is stoned, and is dead.
KJV Translation: Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, Naboth is stoned, and is dead.
Keywords: Vineyard
Description: 1 Kings 21:15
NET Translation: When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, “Get up, take possession of the vineyard Naboth the Jezreelite refused to sell you for silver, for Naboth is no longer alive; he’s dead.”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jizreelite, which he refused to give thee for money; for Naboth is not alive, but dead.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give thee for money: for Naboth is not alive, but dead.
Keywords: Ahab, Rose, Vineyard
Description: 1 Kings 21:16
NET Translation: When Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, he got up and went down to take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, that Ahab rose up to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jizreelite, to take possession of it.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, that Ahab rose up to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take possession of it.
Keywords: Elijah
Description: 1 Kings 21:17
NET Translation: The Lord’s message came to Elijah the Tishbite:
DARBY Translation: And the word of Jehovah came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
KJV Translation: And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
Keywords: Ahab, King, Meet, Vineyard
Description: 1 Kings 21:18
NET Translation: “Get up, go down and meet King Ahab of Israel who lives in Samaria. He is at the vineyard of Naboth; he has gone down there to take possession of it.
DARBY Translation: Arise, go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, who is in Samaria: behold, he is in the vineyard of Naboth, whither he is gone down to take possession of it.
KJV Translation: Arise, go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, which [is] in Samaria: behold, [he is] in the vineyard of Naboth, whither he is gone down to possess it.
Keywords: Blood, Halt
Description: 1 Kings 21:19
NET Translation: Say to him, ‘This is what the Lord has said: “Haven’t you committed murder and taken possession of the property of the deceased?”’ Then say to him, ‘This is what the Lord has said: “In the spot where dogs licked up Naboth’s blood they will also lick up your blood—yes, yours!”’”
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt speak unto him saying, Thus saith Jehovah: Hast thou killed, and also taken possession? And thou shalt speak unto him saying, Thus saith Jehovah: In the place where the dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall the dogs lick thy blood, even thine.
KJV Translation: And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou killed, and also taken possession? And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine.
Keywords: Ahab, Evil, Work
Description: 1 Kings 21:20
NET Translation: When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So, you have found me, my enemy!” Elijah replied, “I have found you, because you are committed to doing evil in the sight of the Lord.
DARBY Translation: And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, mine enemy? And he said, I have found [thee]; because thou hast sold thyself to do evil in the sight of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found [thee]: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD.
Keywords: Ahab, Evil
Description: 1 Kings 21:21
NET Translation: The Lord says, ‘Look, I am ready to bring disaster on you. I will destroy you and cut off every last male belonging to Ahab in Israel, including even the weak and incapacitated.
DARBY Translation: Behold, I will bring evil upon thee, and will take away thy posterity, and will cut off from Ahab every male, and him that is shut up and left in Israel;
KJV Translation: Behold, I will bring evil upon thee, and will take away thy posterity, and will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel,
Keywords: Israel, Jeroboam, Provocation, Son
Description: 1 Kings 21:22
NET Translation: I will make your dynasty like those of Jeroboam son of Nebat and Baasha son of Ahijah because you angered me and made Israel sin.’
DARBY Translation: and I will make thy house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah, for the provocation wherewith thou hast provoked me to anger, and made Israel to sin.
KJV Translation: And will make thine house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah, for the provocation wherewith thou hast provoked [me] to anger, and made Israel to sin.
Keywords: Wall
Description: 1 Kings 21:23
NET Translation: The Lord says this about Jezebel, ‘Dogs will devour Jezebel by the outer wall of Jezreel.’
DARBY Translation: And of Jezebel also spoke Jehovah saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the moat of Jizreel.
KJV Translation: And of Jezebel also spake the LORD, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.
Keywords: Ahab
Description: 1 Kings 21:24
NET Translation: As for Ahab’s family, dogs will eat the ones who die in the city, and the birds of the sky will eat the ones who die in the country.”
DARBY Translation: Him that dieth of Ahab in the city shall the dogs eat, and him that dieth in the field shall the fowl of the heavens eat.
KJV Translation: Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat.
Keywords: Wife, Work
Description: 1 Kings 21:25
NET Translation: (There had never been anyone like Ahab, who was firmly committed to doing evil in the sight of the Lord, urged on by his wife Jezebel.
DARBY Translation: (Surely there was none like to Ahab, who did sell himself to do evil in the sight of Jehovah, Jezebel his wife urging him on.
KJV Translation: But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.
Keywords: Children
Description: 1 Kings 21:26
NET Translation: He was so wicked he worshiped the disgusting idols, just as the Amorites whom the Lord had driven out from before the Israelites.)
DARBY Translation: And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom Jehovah had dispossessed before the children of Israel.)
KJV Translation: And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all [things] as did the Amorites, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.
Keywords: Ahab, Sackcloth
Description: 1 Kings 21:27
NET Translation: When Ahab heard these words, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and fasted. He slept in sackcloth and walked around dejected.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when Ahab heard these words, that he rent his garments, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly.
Keywords: Elijah
Description: 1 Kings 21:28
NET Translation: The Lord’s message came to Elijah the Tishbite,
DARBY Translation: And the word of Jehovah came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
KJV Translation: And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
Keywords: Ahab, Evil
Description: 1 Kings 21:29
NET Translation: “Have you noticed how Ahab shows remorse before me? Because he shows remorse before me, I will not bring disaster on his dynasty during his lifetime, but during the reign of his son.”
DARBY Translation: Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days: in his son's days will I bring the evil upon his house.
KJV Translation: Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days: [but] in his son's days will I bring the evil upon his house.
Keywords: Syria, War, Years
Description: 1 Kings 22:1
NET Translation: There was no war between Syria and Israel for three years.
DARBY Translation: And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel.
KJV Translation: And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel.
Keywords: Ass, Jehoshaphat, Judah, King
Description: 1 Kings 22:2
NET Translation: In the third year King Jehoshaphat of Judah came down to visit the king of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.
Keywords: Hand, Israel, King, Moth
Description: 1 Kings 22:3
NET Translation: The king of Israel said to his servants, “Surely you recognize that Ramoth Gilead belongs to us, though we are hesitant to reclaim it from the king of Syria.”
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel said to his servants, Do ye know that Ramoth in Gilead is ours, and we keep quiet without taking it out of the hand of the king of Syria?
KJV Translation: And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that Ramoth in Gilead [is] ours, and we [be] still, [and] take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria?
Keywords: Jehoshaphat, King
Description: 1 Kings 22:4
NET Translation: Then he said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to attack Ramoth Gilead?” Jehoshaphat replied to the king of Israel, “I will support you; my army and horses are at your disposal.”
DARBY Translation: And he said to Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramoth-Gilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as thou, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses.
KJV Translation: And he said unto Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramothgilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I [am] as thou [art], my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses.
Keywords: Jehoshaphat, King, Pray
Description: 1 Kings 22:5
NET Translation: But then Jehoshaphat said to Israel’s king, “Please seek a message from the Lord this very day.”
DARBY Translation: And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, this day of the word of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.
Keywords: Deliver, Hand, Israel, King
Description: 1 Kings 22:6
NET Translation: So the king of Israel assembled about 400 prophets and asked them, “Should I attack Ramoth Gilead or not?” They said, “Attack! The Sovereign One will hand it over to the king.”
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and said to them, Shall I go against Ramoth-Gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up, and the Lord will give it into the king's hand.
KJV Translation: Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver [it] into the hand of the king.
Keywords: Jehoshaphat, Might, Prophet
Description: 1 Kings 22:7
NET Translation: But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not a prophet of the Lord still here, that we may ask him?”
DARBY Translation: But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah besides, that we might inquire of him?
KJV Translation: And Jehoshaphat said, [Is there] not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him?
Keywords: Hate, Israel, Jehoshaphat, King, Son
Description: 1 Kings 22:8
NET Translation: The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man through whom we can seek the Lord’s will. But I despise him because he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but disaster. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah.” Jehoshaphat said, “The king should not say such things.”
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of Jehovah; but I hate him, for he prophesies no good concerning me, but evil: [it is] Micah the son of Imlah. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
KJV Translation: And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, [There is] yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
Keywords: Called, Israel, King, Son
Description: 1 Kings 22:9
NET Translation: The king of Israel summoned an official and said, “Quickly bring Micaiah son of Imlah.”
DARBY Translation: Then the king of Israel called a chamberlain, and said, Fetch quickly Micah the son of Imlah.
KJV Translation: Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten [hither] Micaiah the son of Imlah.
Keywords: Gate, Israel, Jehoshaphat, Judah, King
Description: 1 Kings 22:10
NET Translation: Now the king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah were sitting on their respective thrones, dressed in their robes, at the threshing floor at the entrance of the gate of Samaria. All the prophets were prophesying before them.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, having put on their robes, sat each on his throne, in the open place at the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.
KJV Translation: And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each on his throne, having put on their robes, in a void place in the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.
Keywords: Halt, Son, Zedekiah
Description: 1 Kings 22:11
NET Translation: Zedekiah son of Kenaanah made iron horns and said, “This is what the Lord has said, ‘With these you will gore Syria until they are destroyed.’”
DARBY Translation: And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made for himself horns of iron, and he said, Thus saith Jehovah: With these shalt thou push the Syrians, until thou have exterminated them.
KJV Translation: And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron: and he said, Thus saith the LORD, With these shalt thou push the Syrians, until thou have consumed them.
Keywords: Deliver
Description: 1 Kings 22:12
NET Translation: All the prophets were prophesying the same, saying, “Attack Ramoth Gilead! You will succeed; the Lord will hand it over to the king.”
DARBY Translation: And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-Gilead, and prosper; for Jehovah will give it into the king's hand.
KJV Translation: And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver [it] into the king's hand.
Keywords: King, Messenger, Pray
Description: 1 Kings 22:13
NET Translation: Now the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, “Look, the prophets are in complete agreement that the king will succeed. Your words must agree with theirs; you must predict success.”
DARBY Translation: And the messenger that went to call Micah spoke to him saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets [declare] good to the king with one assent: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak good.
KJV Translation: And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah spake unto him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets [declare] good unto the king with one mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak [that which is] good.
Description: 1 Kings 22:14
NET Translation: But Micaiah said, “As certainly as the Lord lives, I will say what the Lord tells me to say.”
DARBY Translation: And Micah said, As Jehovah liveth, even what Jehovah shall say to me, that will I speak.
KJV Translation: And Micaiah said, [As] the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that will I speak.
Keywords: Deliver, Hand, King
Description: 1 Kings 22:15
NET Translation: When he came before the king, the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we attack Ramoth Gilead or not?” He answered him, “Attack! You will succeed; the Lord will hand it over to the king.”
DARBY Translation: And he came to the king. And the king said to him, Micah, shall we go against Ramoth-Gilead to battle, or shall we forbear? And he said to him, Go up, and prosper; for Jehovah will give it into the hand of the king.
KJV Translation: So he came to the king. And the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall we forbear? And he answered him, Go, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver [it] into the hand of the king.
Keywords: Adjure, King, Name
Description: 1 Kings 22:16
NET Translation: The king said to him, “How many times must I make you solemnly promise in the name of the Lord to tell me only the truth?”
DARBY Translation: And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou tell me nothing but truth in the name of Jehovah?
KJV Translation: And the king said unto him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou tell me nothing but [that which is] true in the name of the LORD?
Keywords: Israel, Man, Sheep
Description: 1 Kings 22:17
NET Translation: Micaiah said, “I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains like sheep that have no shepherd. Then the Lord said, ‘They have no master. They should go home in peace.’”
DARBY Translation: And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd. And Jehovah said, These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace.
KJV Translation: And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace.
Keywords: Israel, King
Description: 1 Kings 22:18
NET Translation: The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Didn’t I tell you he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but disaster?”
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he prophesies no good concerning me, but evil?
KJV Translation: And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil?
Keywords: Ear, Hand, Heaven
Description: 1 Kings 22:19
NET Translation: Micaiah said, “That being the case, listen to the Lord’s message. I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, with all the heavenly assembly standing beside him on his right and on his left.
DARBY Translation: And he said, Hear therefore the word of Jehovah: I saw Jehovah sitting upon his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him, on his right hand and on his left;
KJV Translation: And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left.
Description: 1 Kings 22:20
NET Translation: The Lord said, ‘Who will deceive Ahab, so he will attack Ramoth Gilead and die there?’ One said this and another that.
DARBY Translation: and Jehovah said, Who shall entice Ahab that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-Gilead? And one said after this manner, and another said after that manner.
KJV Translation: And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead? And one said on this manner, and another said on that manner.
Description: 1 Kings 22:21
NET Translation: Then a spirit stepped forward and stood before the Lord. He said, ‘I will deceive him.’
DARBY Translation: And there came forth a spirit, and stood before Jehovah, and said, I will entice him.
KJV Translation: And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.
Keywords: Halt, Lying, Spirit, Vail
Description: 1 Kings 22:22
NET Translation: The Lord asked him, ‘How?’ He replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ The Lord said, ‘Deceive and overpower him. Go out and do as you have proposed.’
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt entice [him], and also succeed: go forth, and do so.
KJV Translation: And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade [him], and prevail also: go forth, and do so.
Keywords: Evil, Lying, Spirit
Description: 1 Kings 22:23
NET Translation: So now, look, the Lord has placed a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, but the Lord has decreed disaster for you.”
DARBY Translation: And now, behold, Jehovah has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and Jehovah has spoken evil concerning thee.
KJV Translation: Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.
Keywords: Mote, Son, Spirit, Zedekiah
Description: 1 Kings 22:24
NET Translation: Zedekiah son of Kenaanah approached, hit Micaiah on the jaw, and said, “Which way did the Lord’s Spirit go when he went from me to speak to you?”
DARBY Translation: Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micah upon the cheek, and said, Where now went the Spirit of Jehovah from me to speak to thee?
KJV Translation: But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee?
Keywords: Halt
Description: 1 Kings 22:25
NET Translation: Micaiah replied, “Look, you will see in the day when you go into an inner room to hide.”
DARBY Translation: And Micah said, Behold, thou shalt see on that day when thou shalt go from chamber to chamber to hide thyself.
KJV Translation: And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see in that day, when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.
Keywords: Israel, King
Description: 1 Kings 22:26
NET Translation: Then the king of Israel said, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the city official and Joash the king’s son.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel said, Take Micah and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;
KJV Translation: And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;
Keywords: Bread, Water
Description: 1 Kings 22:27
NET Translation: Say, ‘This is what the king says, “Put this man in prison. Give him only a little bread and water until I safely return.”’”
DARBY Translation: and thou shalt say, Thus says the king: Put this [man] in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.
KJV Translation: And say, Thus saith the king, Put this [fellow] in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.
Description: 1 Kings 22:28
NET Translation: Micaiah said, “If you really do safely return, then the Lord has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take note, all you people.”
DARBY Translation: And Micah said, If thou return at all in peace, Jehovah has not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O peoples, all of you!
KJV Translation: And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the LORD hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you.
Keywords: Israel, Jehoshaphat, Judah, King
Description: 1 Kings 22:29
NET Translation: The king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah attacked Ramoth Gilead.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-Gilead.
KJV Translation: So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramothgilead.
Keywords: Israel, King
Description: 1 Kings 22:30
NET Translation: The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and then enter into the battle, but you wear your royal robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and then entered into the battle.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and will enter into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. And the king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle.
KJV Translation: And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and enter into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. And the king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle.
Keywords: Fight, King, Rule, Save, Syria
Description: 1 Kings 22:31
NET Translation: Now the king of Syria had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders, “Do not fight common soldiers or high-ranking officers; fight only the king of Israel.”
DARBY Translation: And the king of Syria commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots saying, Fight neither with small nor great, but with the king of Israel only.
KJV Translation: But the king of Syria commanded his thirty and two captains that had rule over his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save only with the king of Israel.
Keywords: Fight, Jehoshaphat, King
Description: 1 Kings 22:32
NET Translation: When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “He must be the king of Israel.” So they turned and attacked him, but Jehoshaphat cried out.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely that is the king of Israel; and they turned against him to fight; and Jehoshaphat cried out.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely it [is] the king of Israel. And they turned aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out.
Keywords: King
Description: 1 Kings 22:33
NET Translation: When the chariot commanders realized he was not the king of Israel, they turned away from him.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass that when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it [was] not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.
Keywords: Bow, Israel, King, Man, Mote, River
Description: 1 Kings 22:34
NET Translation: Now an archer shot an arrow at random, and it struck the king of Israel between the plates of his armor. The king ordered his charioteer, “Turn around and take me from the battle line, because I’m wounded.”
DARBY Translation: And a man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the fastenings and the corslet. And he said to his charioteer, Turn thy hand, and drive me out of the camp; for I am wounded.
KJV Translation: And a [certain] man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.
Keywords: Blood, Chariot, King, Riot
Description: 1 Kings 22:35
NET Translation: While the battle raged throughout the day, the king stood propped up in his chariot opposite the Syrians. He died in the evening; the blood from the wound ran down into the bottom of the chariot.
DARBY Translation: And the battle increased that day; and the king was stayed up in his chariot against the Syrians, and he died at even; and the blood of the wound ran out into the hollow of the chariot.
KJV Translation: And the battle increased that day: and the king was stayed up in his chariot against the Syrians, and died at even: and the blood ran out of the wound into the midst of the chariot.
Keywords: Man
Description: 1 Kings 22:36
NET Translation: As the sun was setting, a cry went through the camp, “Each one should return to his city and to his homeland.”
DARBY Translation: And there went the cry throughout the host at the going down of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his own country!
KJV Translation: And there went a proclamation throughout the host about the going down of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his own country.
Keywords: Buried, King
Description: 1 Kings 22:37
NET Translation: So the king died and was taken to Samaria, where they buried him.
DARBY Translation: And the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria.
KJV Translation: So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria.
Keywords: Chariot, Pool, Riot
Description: 1 Kings 22:38
NET Translation: They washed off the chariot at the pool of Samaria. Then the dogs licked his blood, while the prostitutes bathed, in keeping with the Lord’s message that he had spoken.
DARBY Translation: And one washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked his blood, where the harlots bathed: according to the word of Jehovah, which he had spoken.
KJV Translation: And [one] washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked up his blood; and they washed his armour; according unto the word of the LORD which he spake.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 1 Kings 22:39
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Ahab’s reign, including a record of his accomplishments and how he built a luxurious palace and various cities, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house that he built, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he made, and all the cities that he built, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
Keywords: Ahab, Son
Description: 1 Kings 22:40
NET Translation: Ahab passed away. His son Ahaziah replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Ahab, Asa, Ear, Jehoshaphat, Judah, King, Son
Description: 1 Kings 22:41
NET Translation: In the fourth year of Ahab’s reign over Israel, Asa’s son Jehoshaphat became king over Judah.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.
KJV Translation: And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.
Keywords: Jehoshaphat, Name, Years
Description: 1 Kings 22:42
NET Translation: Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when he became king and he reigned for twenty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother was Azubah, the daughter of Shilhi.
DARBY Translation: Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty-five years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Azubah, the daughter of Shilhi.
KJV Translation: Jehoshaphat [was] thirty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.
Keywords: Asa, High Places, Incense
Description: 1 Kings 22:43
NET Translation: He followed in his father Asa’s footsteps and was careful to do what the Lord approved.
DARBY Translation: And he walked in all the way of Asa his father; he turned not aside from it, doing what was right in the sight of Jehovah. Only, the high places were not removed: the people offered and burned incense still on the high places.
KJV Translation: And he walked in all the ways of Asa his father; he turned not aside from it, doing [that which was] right in the eyes of the LORD: nevertheless the high places were not taken away; [for] the people offered and burnt incense yet in the high places.
Keywords: Jehoshaphat, King, Peace
Description: 1 Kings 22:44
NET Translation: However, the high places were not eliminated; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense on the high places. 22:44 (22:45) Jehoshaphat was also at peace with the king of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoshaphat was at peace with the king of Israel.
KJV Translation: And Jehoshaphat made peace with the king of Israel.
Keywords: Book, Might, Rest
Description: 1 Kings 22:45
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Jehoshaphat’s reign, including his successes and military exploits, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might which he shewed, and how he warred, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he shewed, and how he warred, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
Keywords: Remnant
Description: 1 Kings 22:46
NET Translation: He removed from the land any male cultic prostitutes who had managed to survive the reign of his father Asa.
DARBY Translation: And the remainder of the sodomites, which were left in the days of his father Asa, he put away from out of the land.
KJV Translation: And the remnant of the sodomites, which remained in the days of his father Asa, he took out of the land.
Keywords: King
Description: 1 Kings 22:47
NET Translation: There was no king in Edom at this time; a governor ruled.
DARBY Translation: And there was no king in Edom: a deputy reigned.
KJV Translation: [There was] then no king in Edom: a deputy [was] king.
Keywords: Jehoshaphat
Description: 1 Kings 22:48
NET Translation: Jehoshaphat built a fleet of large merchant ships to travel to Ophir for gold, but they never made the voyage because they were shipwrecked in Ezion Geber.
DARBY Translation: Jehoshaphat made Tarshish-ships to go to Ophir for gold; but they went not, for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber.
KJV Translation: Jehoshaphat made ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Eziongeber.
Keywords: Ahab, Jehoshaphat, Son
Description: 1 Kings 22:49
NET Translation: Then Ahaziah son of Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, “Let my sailors join yours in the fleet,” but Jehoshaphat refused.
DARBY Translation: Then said Ahaziah the son of Ahab to Jehoshaphat, Let my servants go with thy servants in the ships. But Jehoshaphat would not.
KJV Translation: Then said Ahaziah the son of Ahab unto Jehoshaphat, Let my servants go with thy servants in the ships. But Jehoshaphat would not.
Keywords: Buried, David, Jehoram, Jehoshaphat, Son
Description: 1 Kings 22:50
NET Translation: Jehoshaphat passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the city of his ancestor David. His son Jehoram replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Ahab, Ear, Israel, Jehoshaphat, King, Samaria, Son, Years
Description: 1 Kings 22:51
NET Translation: In the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat’s reign over Judah, Ahab’s son Ahaziah became king over Israel in Samaria. He ruled for two years over Israel.
DARBY Translation: Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah; and he reigned two years over Israel.
KJV Translation: Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned two years over Israel.
Keywords: Evil, Israel, Jeroboam, Son
Description: 1 Kings 22:52
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord and followed in the footsteps of his father and mother; like Jeroboam son of Nebat, he encouraged Israel to sin.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah, and walked in the way of his father, and in the way of his mother, and in the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.
KJV Translation: And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his father, and in the way of his mother, and in the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin:
Keywords: Anger, God
Description: 1 Kings 22:53
NET Translation: He worshiped and bowed down to Baal, angering the Lord God of Israel just as his father had done.
DARBY Translation: And he served Baal, and worshipped him, and provoked Jehovah the God of Israel to anger, according to all that his father had done.
KJV Translation: For he served Baal, and worshipped him, and provoked to anger the LORD God of Israel, according to all that his father had done.
Keywords: Death, Israel, Moab
Description: 2 Kings 1:1
NET Translation: After Ahab died, Moab rebelled against Israel.
DARBY Translation: And Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.
KJV Translation: Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.
Keywords: God
Description: 2 Kings 1:2
NET Translation: Ahaziah fell through a window lattice in his upper chamber in Samaria and was injured. He sent messengers with these orders, “Go, ask Baal Zebub, the god of Ekron, if I will survive this injury.”
DARBY Translation: And Ahaziah fell down through the lattice in his upper chamber which was in Samaria, and was sick; and he sent messengers and said to them, Go, inquire of Baal-zebub the god of Ekron, whether I shall recover from this disease.
KJV Translation: And Ahaziah fell down through a lattice in his upper chamber that [was] in Samaria, and was sick: and he sent messengers, and said unto them, Go, enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron whether I shall recover of this disease.
Keywords: Angel, Elijah, God, King, Meet
Description: 2 Kings 1:3
NET Translation: But the angel of the Lord told Elijah the Tishbite, “Get up; go to meet the messengers from the king of Samaria. Say this to them: ‘You must think there is no God in Israel! That explains why you are on your way to seek an oracle from Baal Zebub the god of Ekron.
DARBY Translation: And the angel of Jehovah said to Elijah the Tishbite, Arise, go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria, and say to them, Is it because there is not a God in Israel, that ye go to inquire of Baal-zebub the god of Ekron?
KJV Translation: But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, Arise, go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria, and say unto them, [Is it] not because [there is] not a God in Israel, [that] ye go to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron?
Keywords: Art, Bed, Elijah, Halt
Description: 2 Kings 1:4
NET Translation: Therefore this is what the Lord has said, “You will not leave the bed you lie on, for you will certainly die!”’” So Elijah went on his way.
DARBY Translation: Now therefore thus saith Jehovah: Thou shalt not come down from the bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt certainly die. And Elijah departed.
KJV Translation: Now therefore thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. And Elijah departed.
Description: 2 Kings 1:5
NET Translation: When the messengers returned to the king, he asked them, “Why have you returned?”
DARBY Translation: And the messengers returned to him; and he said to them, Why have ye returned?
KJV Translation: And when the messengers turned back unto him, he said unto them, Why are ye now turned back?
Keywords: Art, Bed, God, Halt, King, Man, Meet
Description: 2 Kings 1:6
NET Translation: They replied, “A man came up to meet us. He told us, ‘Go back to the king who sent you and tell him, “This is what the Lord has said: ‘You must think there is no God in Israel! That explains why you are sending for an oracle from Baal Zebub, the god of Ekron. Therefore you will not leave the bed you lie on, for you will certainly die.’”’”
DARBY Translation: And they said unto him, A man came up to meet us, and said to us, Go, return to the king that sent you and say to him, Thus saith Jehovah: Is it because there is not a God in Israel, that thou sendest to inquire of Baal-zebub the god of Ekron? therefore thou shalt not come down from the bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt certainly die.
KJV Translation: And they said unto him, There came a man up to meet us, and said unto us, Go, turn again unto the king that sent you, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, [Is it] not because [there is] not a God in Israel, [that] thou sendest to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron? therefore thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.
Keywords: Man, Meet
Description: 2 Kings 1:7
NET Translation: The king asked them, “Describe the appearance of this man who came up to meet you and told you these things.”
DARBY Translation: And he said to them, What manner of man was he that came up to meet you, and told you these words?
KJV Translation: And he said unto them, What manner of man [was he] which came up to meet you, and told you these words?
Keywords: Elijah, Girdle
Description: 2 Kings 1:8
NET Translation: They replied, “He was a hairy man and had a leather belt tied around his waist.” The king said, “He is Elijah the Tishbite.”
DARBY Translation: And they said to him, He was a man in a hairy [garment], and girt with a girdle of leather about his loins. And he said, It is Elijah the Tishbite.
KJV Translation: And they answered him, [He was] an hairy man, and girt with a girdle of leather about his loins. And he said, It [is] Elijah the Tishbite.
Keywords: King, Man
Description: 2 Kings 1:9
NET Translation: The king sent a captain and his fifty soldiers to retrieve Elijah. The captain went up to him while he was sitting on the top of a hill. He told him, “Prophet, the king says, ‘Come down!’”
DARBY Translation: And he sent to him a captain of fifty with his fifty. And he went up to him, and behold, he sat on the top of the mount. And he spoke to him: Man of God, the king says, Come down!
KJV Translation: Then the king sent unto him a captain of fifty with his fifty. And he went up to him: and, behold, he sat on the top of an hill. And he spake unto him, Thou man of God, the king hath said, Come down.
Keywords: Elijah, Fire, Man
Description: 2 Kings 1:10
NET Translation: Elijah replied to the captain, “If I am indeed a prophet, may fire come down from the sky and consume you and your fifty soldiers!” Fire then came down from the sky and consumed him and his fifty soldiers.
DARBY Translation: And Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty, And if I be a man of God, let fire come down from the heavens and consume thee and thy fifty. And there came down fire from the heavens, and consumed him and his fifty.
KJV Translation: And Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty, If I [be] a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And there came down fire from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty.
Keywords: King, Man
Description: 2 Kings 1:11
NET Translation: The king sent another captain and his fifty soldiers to retrieve Elijah. He went up and told him, “Prophet, this is what the king says, ‘Come down at once!’”
DARBY Translation: And again he sent to him another captain of fifty with his fifty. And he spoke and said to him, Man of God, thus says the king: Come down quickly!
KJV Translation: Again also he sent unto him another captain of fifty with his fifty. And he answered and said unto him, O man of God, thus hath the king said, Come down quickly.
Keywords: Elijah, Fire, God, Man
Description: 2 Kings 1:12
NET Translation: Elijah replied to them, “If I am indeed a prophet, may fire come down from the sky and consume you and your fifty soldiers!” Fire from God came down from the sky and consumed him and his fifty soldiers.
DARBY Translation: And Elijah answered and said to them, If I be a man of God, let fire come down from the heavens and consume thee and thy fifty. And the fire of God came down from the heavens, and consumed him and his fifty.
KJV Translation: And Elijah answered and said unto them, If I [be] a man of God, let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And the fire of God came down from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty.
Keywords: Life, Man, Pray, Precious
Description: 2 Kings 1:13
NET Translation: The king sent a third captain and his fifty soldiers. This third captain went up and fell on his knees before Elijah. He begged for mercy, “Prophet, please have respect for my life and for the lives of these fifty servants of yours.
DARBY Translation: And again he sent the captain of a third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him and said to him, Man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight.
KJV Translation: And he sent again a captain of the third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said unto him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight.
Keywords: Fire, Life, Precious
Description: 2 Kings 1:14
NET Translation: Indeed, fire came down from the sky and consumed the two captains who came before me, along with their men. So now, please have respect for my life.”
DARBY Translation: Behold, there came down fire from the heavens, and consumed the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties; but now, let my life be precious in thy sight.
KJV Translation: Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight.
Keywords: Angel
Description: 2 Kings 1:15
NET Translation: The angel of the Lord said to Elijah, “Go down with him. Don’t be afraid of him.” So he got up and went down with him to the king.
DARBY Translation: And the angel of Jehovah said to Elijah, Go down with him: be not afraid of him. And he arose, and went down with him to the king.
KJV Translation: And the angel of the LORD said unto Elijah, Go down with him: be not afraid of him. And he arose, and went down with him unto the king.
Keywords: Art, Bed, God, Halt, Israel
Description: 2 Kings 1:16
NET Translation: Elijah said to the king, “This is what the Lord has said, ‘You sent messengers to seek an oracle from Baal Zebub, the god of Ekron. Is it because there is no God in Israel from whom you can seek a message? Therefore you will not leave the bed you lie on, for you will certainly die.’”
DARBY Translation: And he said to him, Thus saith Jehovah: Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub the god of Ekron, is it because there is no God in Israel to inquire of his word? therefore thou shalt not come down from the bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt certainly die.
KJV Translation: And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron, [is it] not because [there is] no God in Israel to enquire of his word? therefore thou shalt not come down off that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.
Keywords: Ear, Elijah, Jehoram, Jehoshaphat, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 1:17
NET Translation: And he did die in keeping with the Lord’s message that he had spoken through Elijah. In the second year of the reign of King Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat over Judah, Ahaziah’s brother Jehoram replaced him as king of Israel, because he had no son.
DARBY Translation: And he died according to the word of Jehovah that Elijah had spoken. And Jehoram began to reign in his stead, in the second year of Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah; for he had no son.
KJV Translation: So he died according to the word of the LORD which Elijah had spoken. And Jehoram reigned in his stead in the second year of Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah; because he had no son.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 1:18
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Ahaziah’s reign, including his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Ahaziah, what he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Ahaziah which he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
Keywords: Elijah, Elisha, Heaven
Description: 2 Kings 2:1
NET Translation: Just before the Lord took Elijah up to heaven in a windstorm, Elijah and Elisha were traveling from Gilgal.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when Jehovah would take up Elijah into the heavens by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.
Keywords: Elijah, Elisha, Pray, Soul
Description: 2 Kings 2:2
NET Translation: Elijah told Elisha, “Stay here, for the Lord has sent me to Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As certainly as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel.
DARBY Translation: And Elijah said to Elisha, Abide here, I pray thee; for Jehovah has sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said, As Jehovah liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee! So they went down to Bethel.
KJV Translation: And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said [unto him, As] the LORD liveth, and [as] thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Bethel.
Keywords: Head, Master
Description: 2 Kings 2:3
NET Translation: Some members of the prophetic guild in Bethel came out to Elisha and said, “Do you know that today the Lord is going to take your master from you?” He answered, “Yes, I know. Be quiet.”
DARBY Translation: And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said to him, Dost thou know that Jehovah will take away thy master from over thy head to-day? And he said, I also know it: be silent!
KJV Translation: And the sons of the prophets that [were] at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know [it]; hold ye your peace.
Keywords: Elijah, Pray, Soul
Description: 2 Kings 2:4
NET Translation: Elijah said to him, “Elisha, stay here, for the Lord has sent me to Jericho.” But he replied, “As certainly as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So they went to Jericho.
DARBY Translation: And Elijah said to him, Elisha, abide here, I pray thee; for Jehovah has sent me to Jericho. And he said, As Jehovah liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee! And they came to Jericho.
KJV Translation: And Elijah said unto him, Elisha, tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Jericho. And he said, [As] the LORD liveth, and [as] thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they came to Jericho.
Keywords: Head, Jericho, Master
Description: 2 Kings 2:5
NET Translation: Some members of the prophetic guild in Jericho approached Elisha and said, “Do you know that today the Lord is going to take your master from you?” He answered, “Yes, I know. Be quiet.”
DARBY Translation: And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho drew near to Elisha and said to him, Dost thou know that Jehovah will take away thy master from over thy head to-day? And he said, I also know it: be silent!
KJV Translation: And the sons of the prophets that [were] at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know [it]; hold ye your peace.
Keywords: Elijah, Pray, Soul
Description: 2 Kings 2:6
NET Translation: Elijah said to him, “Stay here, for the Lord has sent me to the Jordan.” But he replied, “As certainly as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So they traveled on together.
DARBY Translation: And Elijah said to him, Abide here, I pray thee; for Jehovah has sent me to the Jordan. And he said, As Jehovah liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee! And they two went on.
KJV Translation: And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the LORD hath sent me to Jordan. And he said, [As] the LORD liveth, and [as] thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And they two went on.
Description: 2 Kings 2:7
NET Translation: The fifty members of the prophetic guild went and stood opposite them at a distance, while Elijah and Elisha stood by the Jordan.
DARBY Translation: And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went and stood opposite afar off; and they two stood by the Jordan.
KJV Translation: And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan.
Keywords: Elijah, Mote
Description: 2 Kings 2:8
NET Translation: Elijah took his cloak, folded it up, and hit the water with it. The water divided, and the two of them crossed over on dry ground.
DARBY Translation: And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither; and they two went over on dry ground.
KJV Translation: And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped [it] together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.
Keywords: Elijah, Elisha, Pray, Spirit
Description: 2 Kings 2:9
NET Translation: When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “What can I do for you, before I am taken away from you?” Elisha answered, “May I receive a double portion of the prophetic spirit that energizes you?”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when they had gone over, that Elijah said to Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I am taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.
Description: 2 Kings 2:10
NET Translation: Elijah replied, “That’s a difficult request! If you see me taken from you, may it be so, but if you don’t, it will not happen.”
DARBY Translation: And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so to thee; but if not, it shall not be [so].
KJV Translation: And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: [nevertheless], if thou see me [when I am] taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be [so].
Keywords: Chariot, Elijah, Riot, Whirlwind, Wind
Description: 2 Kings 2:11
NET Translation: As they were walking along and talking, suddenly a fiery chariot pulled by fiery horses appeared. They went between Elijah and Elisha, and Elijah went up to heaven in a windstorm.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass as they went on, and talked, that behold, a chariot of fire and horses of fire; and they parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into the heavens.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, [there appeared] a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
Keywords: Chariot, Elisha, Riot
Description: 2 Kings 2:12
NET Translation: While Elisha was watching, he was crying out, “My father, my father! The chariot and horsemen of Israel!” Then he could no longer see him. He grabbed his clothes and tore them in two.
DARBY Translation: And Elisha saw [it], and he cried, My father, my father! the chariot of Israel and the horsemen thereof! And he saw him no more. Then he took hold of his own garments and rent them in two pieces.
KJV Translation: And Elisha saw [it], and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces.
Keywords: Bank, Elijah, Mantle
Description: 2 Kings 2:13
NET Translation: He picked up Elijah’s cloak, which had fallen off him, and went back and stood on the shore of the Jordan.
DARBY Translation: And he took up the mantle of Elijah which fell from him, and went back and stood by the bank of the Jordan;
KJV Translation: He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan;
Keywords: Elijah, Elisha, God, Mantle, Mote
Description: 2 Kings 2:14
NET Translation: He took the cloak that had fallen off Elijah, hit the water with it, and said, “Where is the Lord, the God of Elijah?” When he hit the water, it divided and Elisha crossed over.
DARBY Translation: and he took the mantle of Elijah which had fallen from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where is Jehovah, the God of Elijah? He also smote the waters, and they parted hither and thither, and Elisha went over.
KJV Translation: And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where [is] the LORD God of Elijah? and when he also had smitten the waters, they parted hither and thither: and Elisha went over.
Keywords: Elijah, Jericho, Meet, Rest, Spirit
Description: 2 Kings 2:15
NET Translation: When the members of the prophetic guild in Jericho, who were standing at a distance, saw him do this, they said, “The spirit that energized Elijah rests upon Elisha.” They went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him.
DARBY Translation: And the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho on the opposite side saw him, and they said, The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him,
KJV Translation: And when the sons of the prophets which [were] to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him.
Keywords: Adventure, Pray, Seek, Spirit, Venture
Description: 2 Kings 2:16
NET Translation: They said to him, “Look, there are fifty capable men with your servants. Let them go and look for your master, for the wind sent from the Lord may have carried him away and dropped him on one of the hills or in one of the valleys.” But Elisha replied, “Don’t send them out.”
DARBY Translation: and said to him, Behold now, there are with thy servants fifty valiant men; let them go, we pray thee, and seek thy master, lest perhaps the Spirit of Jehovah have taken him up, and cast him upon some mountain, or into some ravine. And he said, Ye shall not send.
KJV Translation: And they said unto him, Behold now, there be with thy servants fifty strong men; let them go, we pray thee, and seek thy master: lest peradventure the Spirit of the LORD hath taken him up, and cast him upon some mountain, or into some valley. And he said, Ye shall not send.
Description: 2 Kings 2:17
NET Translation: But they were so insistent that he became embarrassed. So he said, “Send them out.” They sent the fifty men out, and they looked for three days, but could not find Elijah.
DARBY Translation: And they pressed him till he was ashamed, and he said, Send. They sent therefore fifty men, and they sought three days, but did not find him.
KJV Translation: And when they urged him till he was ashamed, he said, Send. They sent therefore fifty men; and they sought three days, but found him not.
Description: 2 Kings 2:18
NET Translation: When they came back, Elisha was staying in Jericho. He said to them, “Didn’t I tell you, ‘Don’t go’?”
DARBY Translation: And they came again to him (now he was staying at Jericho); and he said to them, Did I not say to you, Go not?
KJV Translation: And when they came again to him, (for he tarried at Jericho,) he said unto them, Did I not say unto you, Go not?
Keywords: Pray, Water
Description: 2 Kings 2:19
NET Translation: The men of the city said to Elisha, “Look, the city has a good location, as our master can see. But the water is bad and the land doesn’t produce crops.”
DARBY Translation: And the men of the city said to Elisha, Behold now, the situation of the city is good, as my lord sees; but the water is bad, and the land is barren.
KJV Translation: And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city [is] pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water [is] naught, and the ground barren.
Keywords: Salt
Description: 2 Kings 2:20
NET Translation: Elisha said, “Get me a new jar and put some salt in it.” So they got it.
DARBY Translation: And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt in it. And they brought it to him.
KJV Translation: And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought [it] to him.
Keywords: Death, Salt, Spring
Description: 2 Kings 2:21
NET Translation: He went out to the spring and threw the salt in. Then he said, “This is what the Lord has said, ‘I have purified this water. It will no longer cause death or fail to produce crops.’”
DARBY Translation: And he went forth to the source of the waters, and cast the salt in there, and said, Thus saith Jehovah: I have healed these waters: there shall not be from thence any more death or barrenness.
KJV Translation: And he went forth unto the spring of the waters, and cast the salt in there, and said, Thus saith the LORD, I have healed these waters; there shall not be from thence any more death or barren [land].
Keywords: Elisha
Description: 2 Kings 2:22
NET Translation: The water has been pure to this very day, just as Elisha prophesied.
DARBY Translation: And the waters were healed to this day, according to the saying of Elisha which he spoke.
KJV Translation: So the waters were healed unto this day, according to the saying of Elisha which he spake.
Keywords: Children
Description: 2 Kings 2:23
NET Translation: He went up from there to Bethel. As he was traveling up the road, some young boys came out of the city and made fun of him, saying, “Go on up, baldy! Go on up, baldy!”
DARBY Translation: And he went up from thence to Bethel, and as he went up by the way, there came forth little boys out of the city, and mocked him, and said to him, Go up, bald head; go up, bald head!
KJV Translation: And he went up from thence unto Bethel: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head.
Keywords: Children, Forty, Name
Description: 2 Kings 2:24
NET Translation: When he turned around and saw them, he called God’s judgment down on them. Two female bears came out of the woods and ripped forty-two of the boys to pieces.
DARBY Translation: And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the name of Jehovah. And there came forth two she-bears out of the wood, and tore forty-two children of them.
KJV Translation: And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the name of the LORD. And there came forth two she bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two children of them.
Description: 2 Kings 2:25
NET Translation: From there he traveled to Mount Carmel and then back to Samaria.
DARBY Translation: And he went from thence to mount Carmel, and from thence he returned to Samaria.
KJV Translation: And he went from thence to mount Carmel, and from thence he returned to Samaria.
Keywords: Ahab, Ear, Israel, Jehoram, Jehoshaphat, King, Samaria, Son, Twelve
Description: 2 Kings 3:1
NET Translation: In the eighteenth year of King Jehoshaphat’s reign over Judah, Ahab’s son Jehoram became king over Israel in Samaria; he ruled for twelve years.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria in the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah; and he reigned twelve years.
KJV Translation: Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years.
Keywords: Evil, Image
Description: 2 Kings 3:2
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord, but not to the same degree as his father and mother. He did remove the sacred pillar of Baal that his father had made.
DARBY Translation: And he wrought evil in the sight of Jehovah, but not like his father, and like his mother; and he took away the column of Baal that his father had made.
KJV Translation: And he wrought evil in the sight of the LORD; but not like his father, and like his mother: for he put away the image of Baal that his father had made.
Keywords: Israel, Jeroboam, Son
Description: 2 Kings 3:3
NET Translation: Yet he persisted in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, who encouraged Israel to sin; he did not turn from them.
DARBY Translation: Only, he clave to the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat who made Israel to sin: he did not depart therefrom.
KJV Translation: Nevertheless he cleaved unto the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he departed not therefrom.
Keywords: Israel, King, Moab
Description: 2 Kings 3:4
NET Translation: Now King Mesha of Moab was a sheep breeder. He would send as tribute to the king of Israel 100,000 male lambs and the wool of 100,000 rams.
DARBY Translation: And Mesha king of Moab was a sheepmaster, and rendered to the king of Israel a hundred thousand lambs and a hundred thousand rams, with the wool.
KJV Translation: And Mesha king of Moab was a sheepmaster, and rendered unto the king of Israel an hundred thousand lambs, and an hundred thousand rams, with the wool.
Keywords: Ahab, King, Moab
Description: 2 Kings 3:5
NET Translation: When Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.
KJV Translation: But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.
Keywords: Jehoram, King, Samaria
Description: 2 Kings 3:6
NET Translation: At that time King Jehoram left Samaria and assembled all Israel for war.
DARBY Translation: And at that time king Jehoram went out of Samaria and inspected all Israel.
KJV Translation: And king Jehoram went out of Samaria the same time, and numbered all Israel.
Keywords: Jehoshaphat, King, Moab
Description: 2 Kings 3:7
NET Translation: He sent this message to King Jehoshaphat of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you fight with me against Moab?” Jehoshaphat replied, “I will join you in the campaign; my army and horses are at your disposal.”
DARBY Translation: And he went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah saying, The king of Moab has rebelled against me: wilt thou go with me against Moab to battle? And he said, I will go up: I am as thou, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses.
KJV Translation: And he went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, The king of Moab hath rebelled against me: wilt thou go with me against Moab to battle? And he said, I will go up: I [am] as thou [art], my people as thy people, [and] my horses as thy horses.
Keywords: Wilderness
Description: 2 Kings 3:8
NET Translation: He then asked, “Which invasion route are we going to take?” Jehoram answered, “By the road through the wilderness of Edom.”
DARBY Translation: And he said, Which way shall we go up? And he said, By way of the wilderness of Edom.
KJV Translation: And he said, Which way shall we go up? And he answered, The way through the wilderness of Edom.
Keywords: Ass, Compass, Israel, King, Water
Description: 2 Kings 3:9
NET Translation: So the Kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom set out together. They wandered around on the road for seven days and finally ran out of water for the men and animals they had with them.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel went, and the king of Judah, and the king of Edom, and they made a circuit of seven days' journey. And there was no water for the army, and for the cattle that followed them.
KJV Translation: So the king of Israel went, and the king of Judah, and the king of Edom: and they fetched a compass of seven days' journey: and there was no water for the host, and for the cattle that followed them.
Keywords: Called, Deliver, Hand, Israel, King
Description: 2 Kings 3:10
NET Translation: The king of Israel said, “Oh no! Certainly the Lord has summoned these three Kings so that he can hand them over to the king of Moab!”
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel said, Alas! that Jehovah has called these three Kings together, to give them into the hand of Moab!
KJV Translation: And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the LORD hath called these three Kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab!
Keywords: Elisha, Jehoshaphat, King, Prophet, Son, Water
Description: 2 Kings 3:11
NET Translation: Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here that we might seek the Lord’s direction?” One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shapat is here; he used to be Elijah’s servant.”
DARBY Translation: And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah that we may inquire of Jehovah by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, who poured water on the hands of Elijah.
KJV Translation: But Jehoshaphat said, [Is there] not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may enquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here [is] Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah.
Keywords: Israel, Jehoshaphat, King
Description: 2 Kings 3:12
NET Translation: Jehoshaphat said, “Yes, he receives the Lord’s messages.” So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to visit him.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoshaphat said, The word of Jehovah is with him. And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him.
KJV Translation: And Jehoshaphat said, The word of the LORD is with him. So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him.
Keywords: Called, Deliver, Elisha, Hand, Israel, King
Description: 2 Kings 3:13
NET Translation: Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Why are you here? Go to your father’s prophets or your mother’s prophets!” The king of Israel replied to him, “No, for the Lord is the one who summoned these three Kings so that he can hand them over to Moab.”
DARBY Translation: And Elisha said to the king of Israel, What have I to do with thee? go to the prophets of thy father and to the prophets of thy mother. And the king of Israel said to him, Not so, for Jehovah has called these three Kings to give them into the hand of Moab.
KJV Translation: And Elisha said unto the king of Israel, What have I to do with thee? get thee to the prophets of thy father, and to the prophets of thy mother. And the king of Israel said unto him, Nay: for the LORD hath called these three Kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab.
Keywords: Elisha, Jehoshaphat, King
Description: 2 Kings 3:14
NET Translation: Elisha said, “As certainly as the Lord of Heaven’s Armies lives (whom I serve), if I did not respect King Jehoshaphat of Judah, I would not pay attention to you or acknowledge you.
DARBY Translation: And Elisha said, As Jehovah of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee nor see thee.
KJV Translation: And Elisha said, [As] the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.
Keywords: Hand
Description: 2 Kings 3:15
NET Translation: But now, get me a musician.” When the musician played, the Lord energized him,
DARBY Translation: And now fetch me a minstrel. And it came to pass when the minstrel played, that the hand of Jehovah was upon him.
KJV Translation: But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him.
Keywords: Valley
Description: 2 Kings 3:16
NET Translation: and he said, “This is what the Lord has said, ‘Make many cisterns in this valley,’
DARBY Translation: And he said, Thus saith Jehovah: Make this valley full of ditches.
KJV Translation: And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches.
Keywords: Valley
Description: 2 Kings 3:17
NET Translation: for this is what the Lord has said, ‘You will not feel any wind or see any rain, but this valley will be full of water, and you and your cattle and animals will drink.’
DARBY Translation: For thus saith Jehovah: Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet this valley shall be filled with water, and ye shall drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts.
KJV Translation: For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts.
Keywords: Deliver, Light
Description: 2 Kings 3:18
NET Translation: This is an easy task for the Lord; he will also hand Moab over to you.
DARBY Translation: And this is a light thing in the sight of Jehovah: he will give the Moabites also into your hand.
KJV Translation: And this is [but] a light thing in the sight of the LORD: he will deliver the Moabites also into your hand.
Keywords: Choice, Mite, Wells
Description: 2 Kings 3:19
NET Translation: You will defeat every fortified city and every important city. You must chop down every productive tree, stop up all the springs, and cover all the cultivated land with stones.”
DARBY Translation: And ye shall smite every fortified city, and every choice city, and shall fell every good tree, and stop all wells of water, and mar every good piece of land with stones.
KJV Translation: And ye shall smite every fenced city, and every choice city, and shall fell every good tree, and stop all wells of water, and mar every good piece of land with stones.
Keywords: Ass, Meat, Water
Description: 2 Kings 3:20
NET Translation: Sure enough, the next morning, at the time of the morning sacrifice, water came flowing down from Edom and filled the land.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass in the morning, when the oblation was offered up, that behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass in the morning, when the meat offering was offered, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
Keywords: Fight
Description: 2 Kings 3:21
NET Translation: Now all Moab had heard that the Kings were attacking, so everyone old enough to fight was mustered and placed at the border.
DARBY Translation: And all the Moabites heard that the Kings were come up to fight against them, and they were called together, all that were able to put on armour, and upward, and stood by the border.
KJV Translation: And when all the Moabites heard that the Kings were come up to fight against them, they gathered all that were able to put on armour, and upward, and stood in the border.
Keywords: Early, Rose, Sun, Water
Description: 2 Kings 3:22
NET Translation: When they got up early the next morning, the sun was shining on the water. To the Moabites, who were some distance away, the water looked red like blood.
DARBY Translation: And they rose up early in the morning, and the sun rose upon the water, and the Moabites saw the water on the other side red as blood.
KJV Translation: And they rose up early in the morning, and the sun shone upon the water, and the Moabites saw the water on the other side [as] red as blood:
Description: 2 Kings 3:23
NET Translation: The Moabites said, “It’s blood! The Kings must have fought one another! The soldiers have struck one another down! Now, Moab, seize the plunder!”
DARBY Translation: And they said, This is blood: the Kings are entirely destroyed, and have smitten one another; and now, Moab, to the spoil!
KJV Translation: And they said, This [is] blood: the Kings are surely slain, and they have smitten one another: now therefore, Moab, to the spoil.
Keywords: Camp, Mote, Rose
Description: 2 Kings 3:24
NET Translation: When they approached the Israelite camp, the Israelites rose up and struck down the Moabites, who then ran from them. The Israelites thoroughly defeated Moab.
DARBY Translation: And when they came to the camp of Israel, the Israelites rose up and smote the Moabites, and they fled before them; and they entered in and smote Moab.
KJV Translation: And when they came to the camp of Israel, the Israelites rose up and smote the Moabites, so that they fled before them: but they went forward smiting the Moabites, even in [their] country.
Keywords: Man, Mote, Wells
Description: 2 Kings 3:25
NET Translation: They tore down the cities, and each man threw a stone into every cultivated field until they were covered. They stopped up every spring and chopped down every productive tree. Only Kir Hareseth was left intact, but the soldiers armed with slings surrounded it and attacked it.
DARBY Translation: And they beat down the cities, and on every good piece of land cast every man his stone and filled it, and they stopped every well of water, and felled every good tree, until they left [only] the stones at Kirhareseth; and the slingers went about it, and smote it.
KJV Translation: And they beat down the cities, and on every good piece of land cast every man his stone, and filled it; and they stopped all the wells of water, and felled all the good trees: only in Kirharaseth left they the stones thereof; howbeit the slingers went about [it], and smote it.
Keywords: King, Moab
Description: 2 Kings 3:26
NET Translation: When the king of Moab realized he was losing the battle, he and 700 swordsmen tried to break through and attack the king of Edom, but they failed.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Moab saw that the battle was too severe for him, and he took with him seven hundred men that drew swords, to break through to the king of Edom, but they could not.
KJV Translation: And when the king of Moab saw that the battle was too sore for him, he took with him seven hundred men that drew swords, to break through [even] unto the king of Edom: but they could not.
Keywords: Burnt Offering, Nation, Son
Description: 2 Kings 3:27
NET Translation: So he took his firstborn son, who was to succeed him as king, and offered him up as a burnt sacrifice on the wall. There was an outburst of divine anger against Israel, so they broke off the attack and returned to their homeland.
DARBY Translation: And he took his eldest son, that should have reigned in his stead, and offered him up for a burnt-offering upon the wall. And there was great wrath against Israel; and they departed from him, and returned to [their own] land.
KJV Translation: Then he took his eldest son that should have reigned in his stead, and offered him [for] a burnt offering upon the wall. And there was great indignation against Israel: and they departed from him, and returned to [their own] land.
Keywords: Ear, Fear, Man, Servant, Wives
Description: 2 Kings 4:1
NET Translation: Now a wife of one of the prophets appealed to Elisha for help, saying, “Your servant, my husband is dead. You know that your servant was a loyal follower of the Lord. Now the creditor is coming to take away my two boys to be his servants.”
DARBY Translation: And a woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried to Elisha saying, Thy servant my husband is dead, and thou knowest that thy servant feared Jehovah; and the creditor is come to take my two children to be bondmen.
KJV Translation: Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.
Keywords: Elisha, Handmaid, Save
Description: 2 Kings 4:2
NET Translation: Elisha said to her, “What can I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She answered, “Your servant has nothing in the house except a small jar of olive oil.”
DARBY Translation: And Elisha said to her, What shall I do for thee? Tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thy handmaid has not anything at all in the house but a pot of oil.
KJV Translation: And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil.
Keywords: Abroad
Description: 2 Kings 4:3
NET Translation: He said, “Go and ask all your neighbors for empty containers. Get as many as you can.
DARBY Translation: And he said, Go, borrow for thyself vessels abroad from all thy neighbours, empty vessels; let it not be few;
KJV Translation: Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, [even] empty vessels; borrow not a few.
Keywords: Art, Halt
Description: 2 Kings 4:4
NET Translation: Go and close the door behind you and your sons. Pour the olive oil into all the containers; set aside each one when you have filled it.”
DARBY Translation: and go in, and shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and pour out into all those vessels, and set aside what is full.
KJV Translation: And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out into all those vessels, and thou shalt set aside that which is full.
Description: 2 Kings 4:5
NET Translation: So she left him and closed the door behind her and her sons. As they were bringing the containers to her, she was pouring the olive oil.
DARBY Translation: And she went from him, and shut the door upon her and upon her sons: they brought [the vessels] to her, and she poured out.
KJV Translation: So she went from him, and shut the door upon her and upon her sons, who brought [the vessels] to her; and she poured out.
Keywords: Oil
Description: 2 Kings 4:6
NET Translation: When the containers were full, she said to one of her sons, “Bring me another container.” But he answered her, “There are no more.” Then the olive oil stopped flowing.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when the vessels were full, that she said to her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said to her, There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, [There is] not a vessel more. And the oil stayed.
Keywords: Children, Live, Man
Description: 2 Kings 4:7
NET Translation: She went and told the prophet. He said, “Go, sell the olive oil. Repay your creditor, and then you and your sons can live off the rest of the profit.”
DARBY Translation: And she came and told the man of God; and he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou [and] thy sons on the rest.
KJV Translation: Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children of the rest.
Keywords: Elisha
Description: 2 Kings 4:8
NET Translation: One day Elisha traveled to Shunem, where a prominent woman lived. She insisted that he stop for a meal. So whenever he was passing through, he would stop in there for a meal.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a wealthy woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, [that] as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.
KJV Translation: And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where [was] a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And [so] it was, [that] as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.
Keywords: Man
Description: 2 Kings 4:9
NET Translation: She said to her husband, “Look, I’m sure that the man who regularly passes through here is a very special prophet.
DARBY Translation: And she said to her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is a holy man of God, who passes by us continually.
KJV Translation: And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this [is] an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually.
Keywords: Pray
Description: 2 Kings 4:10
NET Translation: Let’s make a small, private upper room and furnish it with a bed, table, chair, and lamp. When he visits us, he can stay there.”
DARBY Translation: Let us make, I pray thee, a small upper chamber with walls, and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a seat, and a lampstand; and it shall be when he cometh to us, he shall turn in thither.
KJV Translation: Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither.
Description: 2 Kings 4:11
NET Translation: One day Elisha came for a visit; he went into the upper room and rested.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the upper chamber, and lay there.
KJV Translation: And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.
Keywords: Called
Description: 2 Kings 4:12
NET Translation: He told his servant Gehazi, “Ask the Shunammite woman to come here.” So he did so and she came to him.
DARBY Translation: And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And he called her, and she stood before him.
KJV Translation: And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him.
Description: 2 Kings 4:13
NET Translation: Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tell her, ‘Look, you have treated us with such great respect. What can I do for you? Can I put in a good word for you with the king or the commander of the army?’” She replied, “I’m quite secure.”
DARBY Translation: And he said to him, Say now to her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she said, I dwell among mine own people.
KJV Translation: And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what [is] to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.
Description: 2 Kings 4:14
NET Translation: So he asked Gehazi, “What can I do for her?” Gehazi replied, “She has no son, and her husband is old.”
DARBY Translation: And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi said, Verily, she has no son, and her husband is old.
KJV Translation: And he said, What then [is] to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old.
Keywords: Called
Description: 2 Kings 4:15
NET Translation: Elisha told him, “Ask her to come here.” So he did so and she came and stood in the doorway.
DARBY Translation: And he said, Call her; and he called her; and she stood in the doorway.
KJV Translation: And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.
Keywords: Halt, Man, Time
Description: 2 Kings 4:16
NET Translation: He said, “About this time next year you will be holding a son.” She said, “No, my master! O prophet, do not lie to your servant!”
DARBY Translation: And he said, At this appointed time, when thy term is come, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, No, my lord, man of God, do not lie to thy handmaid.
KJV Translation: And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, [thou] man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid.
Keywords: Elisha, Man, Son, Time
Description: 2 Kings 4:17
NET Translation: The woman did conceive, and at the specified time the next year she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her.
DARBY Translation: And the woman conceived, and bore a son at that appointed time in the next year as Elisha had said to her.
KJV Translation: And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.
Description: 2 Kings 4:18
NET Translation: The boy grew and one day he went out to see his father who was with the harvest workers.
DARBY Translation: And the child grew, and it came to pass one day, that he went out to his father to the reapers.
KJV Translation: And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers.
Description: 2 Kings 4:19
NET Translation: He said to his father, “My head! My head!” His father told a servant, “Carry him to his mother.”
DARBY Translation: And he said to his father, My head, my head! And he said to the servant, Carry him to his mother.
KJV Translation: And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to a lad, Carry him to his mother.
Description: 2 Kings 4:20
NET Translation: So he picked him up and took him to his mother. He sat on her lap until noon and then died.
DARBY Translation: And he carried him, and brought him to his mother; and he sat on her knees till noon, and died.
KJV Translation: And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and [then] died.
Keywords: Bed, Man
Description: 2 Kings 4:21
NET Translation: She went up and laid him down on the prophet’s bed. She shut the door behind her and left.
DARBY Translation: And she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut [the door] upon him, and went out.
KJV Translation: And she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut [the door] upon him, and went out.
Keywords: Called, Man, Pray
Description: 2 Kings 4:22
NET Translation: She called to her husband, “Send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, so I can go see the prophet quickly and then return.”
DARBY Translation: And she called to her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses, and I will run to the man of God, and come again.
KJV Translation: And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again.
Description: 2 Kings 4:23
NET Translation: He said, “Why do you want to go see him today? It is not the new moon or the Sabbath.” She said, “Everything’s fine.”
DARBY Translation: And he said, Why wilt thou go to him to-day? It is neither new moon nor sabbath. And she said, [It is] well.
KJV Translation: And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? [it is] neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, [It shall be] well.
Description: 2 Kings 4:24
NET Translation: She saddled the donkey and told her servant, “Lead on. Do not stop unless I say so.”
DARBY Translation: Then she saddled the ass, and said to her servant, Drive and go forward; slack not the riding for me, except I bid thee.
KJV Translation: Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not [thy] riding for me, except I bid thee.
Keywords: God, Man, Yonder
Description: 2 Kings 4:25
NET Translation: So she went to visit the prophet at Mount Carmel. When he saw her at a distance, he said to his servant Gehazi, “Look, it’s the Shunammite woman.
DARBY Translation: And she went and came to the man of God, to mount Carmel. And it came to pass when the man of God saw her afar off, that he said to Gehazi his servant, Behold, there is the Shunammite:
KJV Translation: So she went and came unto the man of God to mount Carmel. And it came to pass, when the man of God saw her afar off, that he said to Gehazi his servant, Behold, [yonder is] that Shunammite:
Keywords: Meet, Pray
Description: 2 Kings 4:26
NET Translation: Now, run to meet her and ask her, ‘Are you well? Are your husband and the boy well?’” She told Gehazi, “Everything’s fine.”
DARBY Translation: run now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say unto her, Is it well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with the child? And she said, It is well.
KJV Translation: Run now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say unto her, [Is it] well with thee? [is it] well with thy husband? [is it] well with the child? And she answered, [It is] well.
Keywords: Ear, God, Hin, Man, Soul
Description: 2 Kings 4:27
NET Translation: But when she reached the prophet on the mountain, she grabbed hold of his feet. Gehazi came near to push her away, but the prophet said, “Leave her alone, for she is very upset. The Lord has kept the matter hidden from me; he didn’t tell me about it.”
DARBY Translation: And she came to the man of God to the mountain, and caught him by the feet; and Gehazi drew near to thrust her away; but the man of God said, Let her alone, for her soul is troubled within her, and Jehovah has hidden it from me, and has not told me.
KJV Translation: And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul [is] vexed within her: and the LORD hath hid [it] from me, and hath not told me.
Keywords: Son
Description: 2 Kings 4:28
NET Translation: She said, “Did I ask my master for a son? Didn’t I say, ‘Don’t mislead me?’”
DARBY Translation: And she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?
KJV Translation: Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?
Keywords: Meet
Description: 2 Kings 4:29
NET Translation: Elisha told Gehazi, “Tuck your robes into your belt, take my staff, and go! Don’t stop to exchange greetings with anyone! Place my staff on the child’s face.”
DARBY Translation: And he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thy hand, and go thy way. If thou meet any man, salute him not, and if any salute thee, answer him not again; and lay my staff upon the face of the lad.
KJV Translation: Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.
Keywords: Mother, Soul
Description: 2 Kings 4:30
NET Translation: The mother of the child said, “As certainly as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So Elisha got up and followed her back.
DARBY Translation: And the mother of the lad said, As Jehovah liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee! And he rose up and followed her.
KJV Translation: And the mother of the child said, [As] the LORD liveth, and [as] thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and followed her.
Keywords: Meet
Description: 2 Kings 4:31
NET Translation: Now Gehazi went on ahead of them. He placed the staff on the child’s face, but there was no sound or response. When he came back to Elisha he told him, “The child did not wake up.”
DARBY Translation: And Gehazi passed on before them, and laid the staff upon the face of the lad; but there was neither voice, nor sign of attention. And he returned to meet him, and told him saying, The lad is not awaked.
KJV Translation: And Gehazi passed on before them, and laid the staff upon the face of the child; but [there was] neither voice, nor hearing. Wherefore he went again to meet him, and told him, saying, The child is not awaked.
Keywords: Elisha
Description: 2 Kings 4:32
NET Translation: When Elisha arrived at the house, there was the child lying dead on his bed.
DARBY Translation: And when Elisha came into the house, behold, the child was dead, [and] laid upon his bed.
KJV Translation: And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, [and] laid upon his bed.
Description: 2 Kings 4:33
NET Translation: He went in by himself and closed the door. Then he prayed to the Lord.
DARBY Translation: And he went in and shut the door upon them both, and prayed to Jehovah.
KJV Translation: He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the LORD.
Keywords: Flesh
Description: 2 Kings 4:34
NET Translation: He got up on the bed and spread his body out over the boy; he put his mouth on the boy’s mouth, his eyes over the boy’s eyes, and the palms of his hands against the boy’s palms. As he bent down across him, the boy’s skin grew warm.
DARBY Translation: And he went up, and lay upon the child, and put his mouth upon his mouth, and his eyes upon his eyes, and his hands upon his hands, and bent over him; and the flesh of the child grew warm.
KJV Translation: And he went up, and lay upon the child, and put his mouth upon his mouth, and his eyes upon his eyes, and his hands upon his hands: and he stretched himself upon the child; and the flesh of the child waxed warm.
Description: 2 Kings 4:35
NET Translation: Elisha went back and walked around in the house. Then he got up on the bed again and bent down over him. The child sneezed seven times and opened his eyes.
DARBY Translation: And he returned, and walked in the house to and fro; and went up, and bent over him. And the lad sneezed seven times, and the lad opened his eyes.
KJV Translation: Then he returned, and walked in the house to and fro; and went up, and stretched himself upon him: and the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes.
Keywords: Called
Description: 2 Kings 4:36
NET Translation: Elisha called to Gehazi and said, “Get the Shunammite woman.” So he did so and she came to him. He said to her, “Take your son.”
DARBY Translation: And he called Gehazi, and said, Call this Shunammite. And he called her; and she came to him. And he said, Take up thy son.
KJV Translation: And he called Gehazi, and said, Call this Shunammite. So he called her. And when she was come in unto him, he said, Take up thy son.
Description: 2 Kings 4:37
NET Translation: She came in, fell at his feet, and bowed down. Then she picked up her son and left.
DARBY Translation: And she came and fell at his feet, and bowed herself to the ground; and she took up her son, and went out.
KJV Translation: Then she went in, and fell at his feet, and bowed herself to the ground, and took up her son, and went out.
Keywords: Dearth, Earth, Elisha, Pottage, Seethe
Description: 2 Kings 4:38
NET Translation: Now Elisha went back to Gilgal, while there was a famine in the land. Some of the prophets were visiting him and he told his servant, “Put the big pot on the fire and boil some stew for the prophets.”
DARBY Translation: And Elisha came again to Gilgal. And there was a famine in the land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him. And he said to his servant, Set on the great pot, and boil pottage for the sons of the prophets.
KJV Translation: And Elisha came again to Gilgal: and [there was] a dearth in the land; and the sons of the prophets [were] sitting before him: and he said unto his servant, Set on the great pot, and seethe pottage for the sons of the prophets.
Description: 2 Kings 4:39
NET Translation: Someone went out to the field to gather some herbs and found a wild vine. He picked some of its fruit, enough to fill up the fold of his robe. He came back, cut it up, and threw the slices into the stew pot, not knowing they were harmful.
DARBY Translation: Then one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine, and gathered from it his lap full of wild colocynths, and came and shred them into the pot of pottage; for they did not know them.
KJV Translation: And one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine, and gathered thereof wild gourds his lap full, and came and shred [them] into the pot of pottage: for they knew [them] not.
Keywords: Death, Man
Description: 2 Kings 4:40
NET Translation: The stew was poured out for the men to eat. When they ate some of the stew, they cried out, “Death is in the pot, O prophet!” They could not eat it.
DARBY Translation: And they poured out for the men to eat. And it came to pass, as they were eating of the pottage, that they cried out and said, Man of God, there is death in the pot! And they could not eat [it].
KJV Translation: So they poured out for the men to eat. And it came to pass, as they were eating of the pottage, that they cried out, and said, O [thou] man of God, [there is] death in the pot. And they could not eat [thereof].
Description: 2 Kings 4:41
NET Translation: He said, “Get some flour.” Then he threw it into the pot and said, “Now pour some out for the men so they may eat.” There was no longer anything harmful in the pot.
DARBY Translation: And he said, Then bring meal. And he cast [it] into the pot, and said, Pour out for the people, that they may eat. And there was no harm in the pot.
KJV Translation: But he said, Then bring meal. And he cast [it] into the pot; and he said, Pour out for the people, that they may eat. And there was no harm in the pot.
Keywords: Bread, Corn, God, Man
Description: 2 Kings 4:42
NET Translation: Now a man from Baal Shalisha brought some food for the prophet—twenty loaves of bread made from the firstfruits of the barley harvest, as well as fresh ears of grain. Elisha said, “Set it before the people so they may eat.”
DARBY Translation: And there came a man from Baal-shalishah, and brought the man of God bread of the first-fruits, twenty loaves of barley, and fresh ears of corn in his sack. And he said, Give to the people that they may eat.
KJV Translation: And there came a man from Baalshalisha, and brought the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley, and full ears of corn in the husk thereof. And he said, Give unto the people, that they may eat.
Description: 2 Kings 4:43
NET Translation: But his attendant said, “How can I feed a hundred men with this?” He replied, “Set it before the people so they may eat, for this is what the Lord has said, ‘They will eat and have some left over.’”
DARBY Translation: And his attendant said, How shall I set this before a hundred men? And he said, Give the people that they may eat; for thus saith Jehovah: They shall eat, and shall have to spare.
KJV Translation: And his servitor said, What, should I set this before an hundred men? He said again, Give the people, that they may eat: for thus saith the LORD, They shall eat, and shall leave [thereof].
Description: 2 Kings 4:44
NET Translation: So he set it before them; they ate and had some left over, just as in the Lord’s message.
DARBY Translation: And he set [it] before them, and they ate and left [thereof], according to the word of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: So he set [it] before them, and they did eat, and left [thereof], according to the word of the LORD.
Keywords: King, Man
Description: 2 Kings 5:1
NET Translation: Now Naaman, the commander of the king of Syria’s army, was esteemed and respected by his master, for through him the Lord had given Syria military victories. But this great warrior had a skin disease.
DARBY Translation: And Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man before his master, and honourable, for by him Jehovah had given deliverance to Syria; and he was a mighty man of valour, [but] a leper.
KJV Translation: Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, [but he was] a leper.
Keywords: Israel
Description: 2 Kings 5:2
NET Translation: Raiding parties went out from Syria and took captive from the land of Israel a young girl, who became a servant to Naaman’s wife.
DARBY Translation: And the Syrians had gone out in bands, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman's wife.
KJV Translation: And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman's wife.
Keywords: God, Prophet
Description: 2 Kings 5:3
NET Translation: She told her mistress, “If only my master were in the presence of the prophet who is in Samaria! Then he would cure him of his skin disease.”
DARBY Translation: And she said to her mistress, Oh, would that my lord were before the prophet that is in Samaria! then he would cure him of his leprosy.
KJV Translation: And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord [were] with the prophet that [is] in Samaria! for he would recover him of his leprosy.
Description: 2 Kings 5:4
NET Translation: Naaman went and told his master what the girl from the land of Israel had said.
DARBY Translation: And he went and told his lord saying, Thus and thus said the maid that is of the land of Israel.
KJV Translation: And [one] went in, and told his lord, saying, Thus and thus said the maid that [is] of the land of Israel.
Keywords: King, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 5:5
NET Translation: The king of Syria said, “Go! I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” So Naaman went, taking with him 10 talents of silver, 6,000 shekels of gold, and 10 suits of clothes.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Syria said, Well! go, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand [shekels] of gold, and ten changes of raiment.
KJV Translation: And the king of Syria said, Go to, go, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand [pieces] of gold, and ten changes of raiment.
Keywords: King, Man, Naaman, Servant
Description: 2 Kings 5:6
NET Translation: He brought the letter to the king of Israel. It read: “This is a letter of introduction for my servant Naaman, whom I have sent to be cured of his skin disease.”
DARBY Translation: And he brought the letter to the king of Israel, saying, And now, when this letter comes to thee, behold, I have sent Naaman my servant to thee, that thou mayest cure him of his leprosy.
KJV Translation: And he brought the letter to the king of Israel, saying, Now when this letter is come unto thee, behold, I have [therewith] sent Naaman my servant to thee, that thou mayest recover him of his leprosy.
Keywords: Israel, King, Man, Pray
Description: 2 Kings 5:7
NET Translation: When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, “Am I God? Can I kill or restore life? Why does he ask me to cure a man of his skin disease? Certainly you must see that he is looking for an excuse to fight me!”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when the king of Israel had read the letter, that he rent his garments, and said, Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man sends to me to cure a man of his leprosy? Wherefore consider, I pray you, and see how he seeks an occasion against me.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when the king of Israel had read the letter, that he rent his clothes, and said, [Am] I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man doth send unto me to recover a man of his leprosy? wherefore consider, I pray you, and see how he seeketh a quarrel against me.
Keywords: Elisha, God, Israel, King, Man, Prophet
Description: 2 Kings 5:8
NET Translation: When Elisha the prophet heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent this message to the king, “Why did you tear your clothes? Send him to me so he may know there is a prophet in Israel.”
DARBY Translation: And it was so, when Elisha the man of God had heard that the king of Israel had rent his garments, that he sent to the king, saying, Why hast thou rent thy garments? let him come now to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel.
KJV Translation: And it was [so], when Elisha the man of God had heard that the king of Israel had rent his clothes, that he sent to the king, saying, Wherefore hast thou rent thy clothes? let him come now to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel.
Keywords: Man, Naaman
Description: 2 Kings 5:9
NET Translation: So Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood in the doorway of Elisha’s house.
DARBY Translation: And Naaman came with his horses and with his chariot, and stood at the doorway of the house of Elisha.
KJV Translation: So Naaman came with his horses and with his chariot, and stood at the door of the house of Elisha.
Keywords: Dan, Elisha, Flesh, Halt, Jordan, Messenger
Description: 2 Kings 5:10
NET Translation: Elisha sent out a messenger who told him, “Go and wash seven times in the Jordan; your skin will be restored and you will be healed.”
DARBY Translation: And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean.
KJV Translation: And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean.
Keywords: Hand, Man, Naaman, Name
Description: 2 Kings 5:11
NET Translation: Naaman went away angry. He said, “Look, I thought for sure he would come out, stand there, invoke the name of the Lord his God, wave his hand over the area, and cure the skin disease.
DARBY Translation: And Naaman was wroth, and went away and said, Behold, I thought, He will certainly come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of Jehovah his God, and wave his hand over the place, and cure the leper.
KJV Translation: But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper.
Keywords: Better
Description: 2 Kings 5:12
NET Translation: The rivers of Damascus, the Abana and Pharpar, are better than any of the waters of Israel! Could I not wash in them and be healed?” So he turned around and went away angry.
DARBY Translation: Are not the Abanah and the Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them and be clean? And he turned and went away in a rage.
KJV Translation: [Are] not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage.
Keywords: Prophet
Description: 2 Kings 5:13
NET Translation: His servants approached and said to him, “O master, if the prophet had told you to do some difficult task, you would have been willing to do it. It seems you should be happy that he simply said, ‘Wash and you will be healed.’
DARBY Translation: And his servants drew near, and spoke to him and said, My father, [if] the prophet had bidden thee [do some] great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he says to thee, Wash and be clean?
KJV Translation: And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, [if] the prophet had bid thee [do some] great thing, wouldest thou not have done [it]? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash, and be clean?
Keywords: Flesh, Man
Description: 2 Kings 5:14
NET Translation: So he went down and dipped in the Jordan seven times, as the prophet had instructed. His skin became as smooth as a young child’s and he was healed.
DARBY Translation: Then he went down, and plunged himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God. And his flesh became again like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.
KJV Translation: Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.
Keywords: God, Man, Pray, Sing
Description: 2 Kings 5:15
NET Translation: He and his entire entourage returned to the prophet. Naaman came and stood before him. He said, “For sure I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel! Now, please accept a gift from your servant.”
DARBY Translation: And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came and stood before him; and he said, Behold, I know that there is no God in all the earth but in Israel; and now, I pray thee, take a present of thy servant.
KJV Translation: And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that [there is] no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy servant.
Description: 2 Kings 5:16
NET Translation: But Elisha replied, “As certainly as the Lord lives (whom I serve), I will take nothing from you.” Naaman insisted that he take it, but he refused.
DARBY Translation: But he said, As Jehovah liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none! And he urged him to take it; but he refused.
KJV Translation: But he said, [As] the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take [it]; but he refused.
Keywords: Burnt Offering, Man, Naaman, Pray, Sacrifice, Servant
Description: 2 Kings 5:17
NET Translation: Naaman said, “If not, then please give your servant a load of dirt, enough for a pair of mules to carry, for your servant will never again offer a burnt offering or sacrifice to a god other than the Lord.
DARBY Translation: And Naaman said, If not, then let there, I pray thee, be given to thy servant two mules' burden of [this] earth; for thy servant will no more offer burnt-offering and sacrifice to other gods, but to Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And Naaman said, Shall there not then, I pray thee, be given to thy servant two mules' burden of earth? for thy servant will henceforth offer neither burnt offering nor sacrifice unto other gods, but unto the LORD.
Keywords: Bow, Master, Pardon, Servant, Ship, Worship
Description: 2 Kings 5:18
NET Translation: May the Lord forgive your servant for this one thing: When my master enters the temple of Rimmon to worship, and he leans on my arm and I bow down in the temple of Rimmon, may the Lord forgive your servant for this.”
DARBY Translation: In this thing Jehovah pardon thy servant: when my master goes into the house of Rimmon to bow down there, and he leans on my hand, and I bow down myself in the house of Rimmon when I bow down myself in the house of Rimmon, Jehovah pardon thy servant, I pray thee, in this thing.
KJV Translation: In this thing the LORD pardon thy servant, [that] when my master goeth into the house of Rimmon to worship there, and he leaneth on my hand, and I bow myself in the house of Rimmon: when I bow down myself in the house of Rimmon, the LORD pardon thy servant in this thing.
Description: 2 Kings 5:19
NET Translation: Elisha said to him, “Go in peace.” When he had gone a short distance,
DARBY Translation: And he said to him, Go in peace. And he departed from him a little way.
KJV Translation: And he said unto him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way.
Keywords: Elisha, Man, Master, Naaman, Servant
Description: 2 Kings 5:20
NET Translation: Gehazi, the prophet Elisha’s servant, thought, “Look, my master did not accept what this Syrian Naaman offered him. As certainly as the Lord lives, I will run after him and accept something from him.”
DARBY Translation: And Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master has spared Naaman, this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought; but as Jehovah liveth, I will run after him and take somewhat of him.
KJV Translation: But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, [as] the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.
Keywords: Chariot, Man, Meet, Naaman, Riot
Description: 2 Kings 5:21
NET Translation: So Gehazi ran after Naaman. When Naaman saw someone running after him, he got down from his chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?”
DARBY Translation: And Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he sprang down from the chariot to meet him, and said, Is all well?
KJV Translation: So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw [him] running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him, and said, [Is] all well?
Keywords: Ephraim, Master, Pray, Talent
Description: 2 Kings 5:22
NET Translation: He answered, “Everything is fine. My master sent me with this message, ‘Look, two servants of the prophets just arrived from the Ephraimite hill country. Please give them a talent of silver and two suits of clothes.’”
DARBY Translation: And he said, All is well. My master has sent me saying, Behold, even now there are come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets; give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of raiment.
KJV Translation: And he said, All [is] well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.
Keywords: Man, Naaman, Silver
Description: 2 Kings 5:23
NET Translation: Naaman said, “Please accept two talents of silver.” He insisted, and tied up two talents of silver in two bags, along with two suits of clothes. He gave them to two of his servants and they carried them for Gehazi.
DARBY Translation: And Naaman said, Consent to take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of raiment, and laid them upon two of his young men; and they bore them before him.
KJV Translation: And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid [them] upon two of his servants; and they bare [them] before him.
Description: 2 Kings 5:24
NET Translation: When he arrived at the hill, he took them from the servants and put them in the house. Then he sent the men on their way.
DARBY Translation: And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand, and stowed them in the house; and he let the men go, and they departed.
KJV Translation: And when he came to the tower, he took [them] from their hand, and bestowed [them] in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.
Keywords: Elisha, Servant
Description: 2 Kings 5:25
NET Translation: When he came and stood before his master, Elisha asked him, “Where have you been, Gehazi?” He answered, “Your servant hasn’t been anywhere.”
DARBY Translation: And he entered in and stood before his master. And Elisha said to him, Whence [comest thou], Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither.
KJV Translation: But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence [comest thou], Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither.
Keywords: Art, Chariot, Heart, Man, Meet, Riot, Time
Description: 2 Kings 5:26
NET Translation: Elisha replied, “I was there in spirit when a man turned and got down from his chariot to meet you. This is not the proper time to accept silver or to accept clothes, olive groves, vineyards, sheep, cattle, and male and female servants.
DARBY Translation: And he said to him, Did not my heart go, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and bondmen, and bondwomen?
KJV Translation: And he said unto him, Went not mine heart [with thee], when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? [Is it] a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?
Keywords: Cleave, Leper, Leprosy, Man, Naaman, Seed
Description: 2 Kings 5:27
NET Translation: Therefore Naaman’s skin disease will afflict you and your descendants forever!” When Gehazi went out from his presence, his skin was as white as snow.
DARBY Translation: But the leprosy of Naaman shall fasten upon thee, and upon thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence leprous, as snow.
KJV Translation: The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper [as white] as snow.
Keywords: Strait
Description: 2 Kings 6:1
NET Translation: Some of the prophets said to Elisha, “Look, the place where we meet with you is too cramped for us.
DARBY Translation: And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell before thee is too strait for us.
KJV Translation: And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.
Keywords: Man, Pray
Description: 2 Kings 6:2
NET Translation: Let’s go to the Jordan. Each of us will get a log from there, and we will build a meeting place for ourselves there.” He said, “Go.”
DARBY Translation: Let us go, we pray thee, to the Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he said, Go.
KJV Translation: Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he answered, Go ye.
Keywords: Pray
Description: 2 Kings 6:3
NET Translation: One of them said, “Please come along with your servants.” He replied, “All right, I’ll come.”
DARBY Translation: And one said, Consent, I pray thee, to go with thy servants. And he said, I will go.
KJV Translation: And one said, Be content, I pray thee, and go with thy servants. And he answered, I will go.
Description: 2 Kings 6:4
NET Translation: So he went with them. When they arrived at the Jordan, they started cutting down trees.
DARBY Translation: And he went with them. And they came to the Jordan and cut down the trees.
KJV Translation: So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they cut down wood.
Keywords: Head
Description: 2 Kings 6:5
NET Translation: As one of them was felling a tree, the ax head dropped into the water. He shouted, “Oh no, my master! It was borrowed!”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass as one was felling a beam, that the iron fell into the water; and he cried and said, Alas, master, and it was borrowed!
KJV Translation: But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed.
Keywords: God, Iron, Man
Description: 2 Kings 6:6
NET Translation: The prophet asked, “Where did it drop in?” When he showed him the spot, Elisha cut off a branch, threw it in at that spot, and made the ax head float.
DARBY Translation: And the man of God said, Where did it fall? And he shewed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in thither, and made the iron to swim.
KJV Translation: And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he shewed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast [it] in thither; and the iron did swim.
Description: 2 Kings 6:7
NET Translation: He said, “Lift it out.” So he reached out his hand and grabbed it.
DARBY Translation: And he said, Take [it] up to thee. And he put out his hand and took it.
KJV Translation: Therefore said he, Take [it] up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it.
Keywords: Counsel, King, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 6:8
NET Translation: Now the king of Syria was at war with Israel. He consulted his advisers, who said, “Invade at such and such a place.”
DARBY Translation: And the king of Syria warred against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place [shall be] my camp.
KJV Translation: Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place [shall be] my camp.
Keywords: Ass, God, King, Man
Description: 2 Kings 6:9
NET Translation: But the prophet sent this message to the king of Israel, “Make sure you don’t pass through this place because Syria is invading there.”
DARBY Translation: And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place, for thither the Syrians are come down.
KJV Translation: And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down.
Keywords: God, Israel, King, Man
Description: 2 Kings 6:10
NET Translation: So the king of Israel sent a message to the place the prophet had pointed out, warning it to be on its guard. This happened on several occasions.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and he was on his guard there. [That took place] not once, nor twice.
KJV Translation: And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.
Keywords: Art, Called, Heart, King, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 6:11
NET Translation: This made the king of Syria upset. So he summoned his advisers and said to them, “One of us must be helping the king of Israel.”
DARBY Translation: And the heart of the king of Syria was troubled because of this thing; and he called his servants, and said to them, Will ye not shew me which of us is for the king of Israel?
KJV Translation: Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said unto them, Will ye not shew me which of us [is] for the king of Israel?
Keywords: Israel, King, Prophet
Description: 2 Kings 6:12
NET Translation: One of his advisers said, “No, my master, O king. The prophet Elisha who lives in Israel keeps telling the king of Israel the things you say in your bedroom.”
DARBY Translation: And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.
KJV Translation: And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that [is] in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.
Description: 2 Kings 6:13
NET Translation: The king ordered, “Go, find out where he is, so I can send some men to capture him.” The king was told, “He is in Dothan.”
DARBY Translation: And he said, Go and see where he is, and I will send and fetch him. And it was told him saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.
KJV Translation: And he said, Go and spy where he [is], that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, [he is] in Dothan.
Description: 2 Kings 6:14
NET Translation: So he sent horses and chariots there, along with a good-sized army. They arrived during the night and surrounded the city.
DARBY Translation: And he sent thither horses and chariots, and a great host, and they came by night and surrounded the city.
KJV Translation: Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.
Keywords: God, Man, Risen, Servant
Description: 2 Kings 6:15
NET Translation: The prophet’s attendant got up early in the morning. When he went outside there was an army surrounding the city, along with horses and chariots. He said to Elisha, “Oh no, my master! What will we do?”
DARBY Translation: And when the attendant of the man of God rose early and went forth, behold, an army surrounded the city, with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?
KJV Translation: And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?
Keywords: Ear, Fear
Description: 2 Kings 6:16
NET Translation: He replied, “Don’t be afraid, for our side outnumbers them.”
DARBY Translation: And he said, Fear not, for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.
KJV Translation: And he answered, Fear not: for they that [be] with us [are] more than they that [be] with them.
Keywords: Elisha, Fire, Mountain, Pray
Description: 2 Kings 6:17
NET Translation: Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes so he can see.” The Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he saw that the hill was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
DARBY Translation: And Elisha prayed and said, Jehovah, I pray thee, open his eyes that he may see. And Jehovah opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw; and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
KJV Translation: And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain [was] full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
Keywords: Elisha, Mite, Mote, Pray
Description: 2 Kings 6:18
NET Translation: As the army approached him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, “Strike these people with blindness.” The Lord struck them with blindness as Elisha requested.
DARBY Translation: And they came down to him; and Elisha prayed to Jehovah and said, Smite this nation, I pray thee, with blindness. And he smote them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.
KJV Translation: And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed unto the LORD, and said, Smite this people, I pray thee, with blindness. And he smote them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.
Keywords: Elisha, Man
Description: 2 Kings 6:19
NET Translation: Then Elisha said to them, “This is not the right road or city. Follow me, and I will lead you to the man you’re looking for.” He led them to Samaria.
DARBY Translation: And Elisha said to them, This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. And he led them to Samaria.
KJV Translation: And Elisha said unto them, This [is] not the way, neither [is] this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. But he led them to Samaria.
Keywords: Elisha
Description: 2 Kings 6:20
NET Translation: When they had entered Samaria, Elisha said, “O Lord, open their eyes, so they can see.” The Lord opened their eyes, and they saw that they were in the middle of Samaria.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when they entered into Samaria, that Elisha said, Jehovah, open the eyes of these [men] that they may see. And Jehovah opened their eyes, and they saw, and behold, they were in the midst of Samaria.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when they were come into Samaria, that Elisha said, LORD, open the eyes of these [men], that they may see. And the LORD opened their eyes, and they saw; and, behold, [they were] in the midst of Samaria.
Keywords: Israel, King, Mite
Description: 2 Kings 6:21
NET Translation: When the king of Israel saw them, he asked Elisha, “Should I strike them down, my master?”
DARBY Translation: And the king of Israel said to Elisha, when he saw them, My father, shall I smite? shall I smite [them]?
KJV Translation: And the king of Israel said unto Elisha, when he saw them, My father, shall I smite [them]? shall I smite [them]?
Keywords: Bread, Halt, Mite, Sword, Water
Description: 2 Kings 6:22
NET Translation: He replied, “Do not strike them down! You did not capture them with your sword or bow, so what gives you the right to strike them down? Give them some food and water, so they can eat and drink and then go back to their master.”
DARBY Translation: And he said, Thou shalt not smite [them]: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.
KJV Translation: And he answered, Thou shalt not smite [them]: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.
Keywords: Syria, Vision
Description: 2 Kings 6:23
NET Translation: So he threw a big banquet for them and they ate and drank. Then he sent them back to their master. After that no Syrian raiding parties again invaded the land of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And he prepared a great repast for them, and they ate and drank; and he sent them away, and they went to their master. And the bands of Syria came no more into the land of Israel.
KJV Translation: And he prepared great provision for them: and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. So the bands of Syria came no more into the land of Israel.
Keywords: Ass, King, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 6:24
NET Translation: Later King Ben Hadad of Syria assembled his entire army and attacked and besieged Samaria.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass after this that Ben-Hadad king of Syria gathered all his army, and went up and besieged Samaria.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria.
Keywords: Art, Cab, Dung, Famine, Head
Description: 2 Kings 6:25
NET Translation: Samaria’s food supply ran out. They laid siege to it so long that a donkey’s head was selling for eighty shekels of silver and a quarter of a kab of dove’s droppings for five shekels of silver.
DARBY Translation: And there was a great famine in Samaria; and behold, they besieged it, until an ass's head was worth eighty silver-pieces, and the fourth part of a cab of dove's dung five silver-pieces.
KJV Translation: And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass's head was [sold] for fourscore [pieces] of silver, and the fourth part of a cab of dove's dung for five [pieces] of silver.
Keywords: Israel, King, Man, Sing
Description: 2 Kings 6:26
NET Translation: While the king of Israel was passing by on the city wall, a woman shouted to him, “Help us, my master, O king!”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass as the king of Israel was passing by upon the wall, there cried a woman to him saying, Help, my lord O king!
KJV Translation: And as the king of Israel was passing by upon the wall, there cried a woman unto him, saying, Help, my lord, O king.
Keywords: Help
Description: 2 Kings 6:27
NET Translation: He replied, “No, let the Lord help you. How can I help you? The threshing floor and winepress are empty.”
DARBY Translation: And he said, If Jehovah do not help thee, whence should I help thee? Out of the threshing-floor, or out of the winepress?
KJV Translation: And he said, If the LORD do not help thee, whence shall I help thee? out of the barnfloor, or out of the winepress?
Keywords: King, Man, Son
Description: 2 Kings 6:28
NET Translation: Then the king asked her, “What’s your problem?” She answered, “This woman said to me, ‘Hand over your son; we’ll eat him today and then eat my son tomorrow.’
DARBY Translation: And the king said to her, What aileth thee? And she said, This woman said to me, Give thy son, that we may eat him to-day, and we will eat my son to-morrow.
KJV Translation: And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered, This woman said unto me, Give thy son, that we may eat him to day, and we will eat my son to morrow.
Description: 2 Kings 6:29
NET Translation: So we boiled my son and ate him. Then I said to her the next day, ‘Hand over your son and we’ll eat him.’ But she hid her son!”
DARBY Translation: And we boiled my son, and ate him: and I said to her on the next day, Give thy son, that we may eat him; and she has hidden her son.
KJV Translation: So we boiled my son, and did eat him: and I said unto her on the next day, Give thy son, that we may eat him: and she hath hid her son.
Keywords: Hin, King, Sackcloth
Description: 2 Kings 6:30
NET Translation: When the king heard what the woman said, he tore his clothes. As he was passing by on the wall, the people could see he was wearing sackcloth under his clothes.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when the king heard the words of the woman, that he rent his garments; and he was passing by upon the wall, and the people looked, and behold, he had sackcloth within upon his flesh.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the woman, that he rent his clothes; and he passed by upon the wall, and the people looked, and, behold, [he had] sackcloth within upon his flesh.
Keywords: Elisha, God, Head, Son
Description: 2 Kings 6:31
NET Translation: Then he said, “May God judge me severely if Elisha son of Shaphat still has his head by the end of the day!”
DARBY Translation: And he said, God do so, and more also to me, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat shall remain on him this day!
KJV Translation: Then he said, God do so and more also to me, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat shall stand on him this day.
Keywords: Elisha, Feet, Hind, Man, Messenger, Son, Sound
Description: 2 Kings 6:32
NET Translation: Now Elisha was sitting in his house with the community leaders. The king sent a messenger on ahead, but before he arrived, Elisha said to the leaders, “Do you realize this assassin intends to cut off my head? Look, when the messenger arrives, shut the door and lean against it. His master will certainly be right behind him.”
DARBY Translation: And Elisha sat in his house, and the elders sat with him. And [the king] sent a man before him. Before the messenger came to him, he himself said to the elders, Do ye see how this son of a murderer has sent to take away my head? See, when the messenger comes; shut the door, and keep him off with the door: is not the sound of his master's feet behind him?
KJV Translation: But Elisha sat in his house, and the elders sat with him; and [the king] sent a man from before him: but ere the messenger came to him, he said to the elders, See ye how this son of a murderer hath sent to take away mine head? look, when the messenger cometh, shut the door, and hold him fast at the door: [is] not the sound of his master's feet behind him?
Keywords: Evil, Messenger, Wait
Description: 2 Kings 6:33
NET Translation: He was still talking to them when the messenger approached and said, “Look, the Lord is responsible for this disaster! Why should I continue to wait for the Lord to help?”
DARBY Translation: And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down to him. And [the king] said, Behold, this evil is of Jehovah: why should I wait for Jehovah any longer?
KJV Translation: And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down unto him: and he said, Behold, this evil [is] of the LORD; what should I wait for the LORD any longer?
Keywords: Ear, Elisha, Gate, Measure, Time
Description: 2 Kings 7:1
NET Translation: Elisha replied, “Listen to the Lord’s message. This is what the Lord has said, ‘About this time tomorrow a seah of finely milled flour will sell for a shekel and two seahs of barley for a shekel at the gate of Samaria.’”
DARBY Translation: And Elisha said, Hear the word of Jehovah. Thus saith Jehovah: To-morrow about this time shall the measure of fine flour be at a shekel, and two measures of barley at a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.
KJV Translation: Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, To morrow about this time [shall] a measure of fine flour [be sold] for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.
Keywords: Halt, Hand, King, Man, Might
Description: 2 Kings 7:2
NET Translation: An officer who was the king’s right-hand man responded to the prophet, “Look, even if the Lord made it rain by opening holes in the sky, could this happen so soon?” Elisha said, “Look, you will see it happen with your own eyes, but you will not eat any of the food!”
DARBY Translation: And the captain on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God and said, Behold, if Jehovah should make windows in the heavens, would this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof.
KJV Translation: Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, [if] the LORD would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see [it] with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof.
Description: 2 Kings 7:3
NET Translation: Now four men with a skin disease were sitting at the entrance of the city gate. They said to one another, “Why are we just sitting here waiting to die?
DARBY Translation: And there were four leprous men at the entrance of the gate, and they said one to another, Why do we abide here until we die?
KJV Translation: And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die?
Keywords: Famine, Save
Description: 2 Kings 7:4
NET Translation: If we go into the city, we’ll die of starvation, and if we stay here we’ll die! So come on, let’s defect to the Syrian camp! If they spare us, we’ll live; if they kill us—well, we were going to die anyway.”
DARBY Translation: If we say, Let us enter into the city, the famine is in the city, and we shall die there; and if we abide here, we shall die. And now come, let us fall away to the camp of the Syrians: if they save us alive, we shall live; and if they put us to death, we shall but die.
KJV Translation: If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine [is] in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the host of the Syrians: if they save us alive, we shall live; and if they kill us, we shall but die.
Keywords: Art, Camp, Man, Rose, Uttermost
Description: 2 Kings 7:5
NET Translation: So they started toward the Syrian camp at dusk. When they reached the edge of the Syrian camp, there was no one there.
DARBY Translation: And they rose up in the dusk to go to the camp of the Syrians; and they came to the extremity of the camp of the Syrians; and behold, there was no man there.
KJV Translation: And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, [there was] no man there.
Keywords: Ear, Israel, King
Description: 2 Kings 7:6
NET Translation: The Lord had caused the Syrian camp to hear the sound of chariots and horses and a large army. Then they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel has paid the Kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us!”
DARBY Translation: For the Lord had made the army of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, a noise of a great host; and they said one to another, Behold, the king of Israel has hired against us the Kings of the Hittites, and the Kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.
KJV Translation: For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, [even] the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the Kings of the Hittites, and the Kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.
Keywords: Camp, Rose
Description: 2 Kings 7:7
NET Translation: So they got up and fled at dusk, leaving behind their tents, horses, and donkeys. They left the camp as it was and ran for their lives.
DARBY Translation: And they rose up and fled in the dusk, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, the camp as it was, and fled for their life.
KJV Translation: Wherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it [was], and fled for their life.
Keywords: Art, Uttermost
Description: 2 Kings 7:8
NET Translation: When the men with a skin disease reached the edge of the camp, they entered a tent and had a meal. They also took some silver, gold, and clothes and went and hid it all. Then they went back and entered another tent. They looted it and went and hid what they had taken.
DARBY Translation: And those lepers came to the extremity of the camp; and they went into one tent, and ate and drank, and carried thence silver and gold, and garments, and went and hid it; and they came again, and entered into another tent, and carried thence, and went and hid [it].
KJV Translation: And when these lepers came to the uttermost part of the camp, they went into one tent, and did eat and drink, and carried thence silver, and gold, and raiment, and went and hid [it]; and came again, and entered into another tent, and carried thence [also], and went and hid [it].
Keywords: Morning
Description: 2 Kings 7:9
NET Translation: Then they said to one another, “It’s not right what we’re doing! This is a day to celebrate, but we haven’t told anyone. If we wait until dawn, we’ll be punished. So come on, let’s go and inform the royal palace.”
DARBY Translation: And they said one to another, We are not doing right; this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, the iniquity will find us out; and now come, let us go and tell the king's household.
KJV Translation: Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day [is] a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household.
Keywords: Called, Camp, Man
Description: 2 Kings 7:10
NET Translation: So they went and called out to the gatekeepers of the city. They told them, “We entered the Syrian camp and there was no one there. We didn’t even hear a man’s voice. But the horses and donkeys are still tied up, and the tents remain up.”
DARBY Translation: And they came and called to the porters of the city, and told them saying, We came to the camp of the Syrians, and behold, there was no one there, no sound of man, but the horses tied, and the asses tied, and the tents as they were.
KJV Translation: So they came and called unto the porter of the city: and they told them, saying, We came to the camp of the Syrians, and, behold, [there was] no man there, neither voice of man, but horses tied, and asses tied, and the tents as they [were].
Keywords: Called
Description: 2 Kings 7:11
NET Translation: The gatekeepers relayed the news to the royal palace.
DARBY Translation: And the porters cried [it] and told [it] to the king's house within.
KJV Translation: And he called the porters; and they told [it] to the king's house within.
Keywords: Camp, King, Rose
Description: 2 Kings 7:12
NET Translation: The king got up in the night and said to his advisers, “I will tell you what the Syrians have done to us. They know we are starving, so they left the camp and hid in the field, thinking, ‘When they come out of the city, we will capture them alive and enter the city.’”
DARBY Translation: And the king rose up in the night and said to his servants, Let me tell you what the Syrians have done to us. They know that we are hungry, and they have gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the field, saying, When they come out of the city, we shall catch them alive, and get into the city.
KJV Translation: And the king arose in the night, and said unto his servants, I will now shew you what the Syrians have done to us. They know that we [be] hungry; therefore are they gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the field, saying, When they come out of the city, we shall catch them alive, and get into the city.
Keywords: Israel, Pray
Description: 2 Kings 7:13
NET Translation: One of his advisers replied, “Pick some men and have them take five of the horses that are left in the city. (Even if they are killed, their fate will be no different than that of all the Israelite people—we’re all going to die!) Let’s send them out so we can know for sure what’s going on.”
DARBY Translation: And one of his servants answered and said, Let some one take, I pray thee, five of the horses that remain, which are left in the city (behold, they are as all the multitude of Israel that are left in it: behold, they are even as all the multitude of the Israelites that have perished), and let us send and see.
KJV Translation: And one of his servants answered and said, Let [some] take, I pray thee, five of the horses that remain, which are left in the city, (behold, they [are] as all the multitude of Israel that are left in it: behold, [I say], they [are] even as all the multitude of the Israelites that are consumed:) and let us send and see.
Keywords: Chariot, King, Riot
Description: 2 Kings 7:14
NET Translation: So they picked two horsemen and the king sent them out to track the Syrian army. He ordered them, “Go and find out what’s going on.”
DARBY Translation: And they took two chariots with their horses; and the king sent after the army of the Syrians, saying, Go and see.
KJV Translation: They took therefore two chariot horses; and the king sent after the host of the Syrians, saying, Go and see.
Description: 2 Kings 7:15
NET Translation: So they tracked them as far as the Jordan. The road was filled with clothes and equipment that the Syrians had discarded in their haste. The scouts went back and told the king.
DARBY Translation: And they went after them to the Jordan; and behold, all the way was full of garments and materials, which the Syrians had cast away in their haste. And the messengers returned and told the king.
KJV Translation: And they went after them unto Jordan: and, lo, all the way [was] full of garments and vessels, which the Syrians had cast away in their haste. And the messengers returned, and told the king.
Keywords: Measure
Description: 2 Kings 7:16
NET Translation: Then the people went out and looted the Syrian camp. A seah of finely milled flour sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley for a shekel, just as in the Lord’s message.
DARBY Translation: And the people went out and plundered the camp of the Syrians; and the measure of fine flour was at a shekel, and two measures of barley at a shekel, according to the word of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And the people went out, and spoiled the tents of the Syrians. So a measure of fine flour was [sold] for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD.
Keywords: God, Hand, King, Man
Description: 2 Kings 7:17
NET Translation: Now the king had placed the officer who was his right-hand man at the city gate. When the people rushed out, they trampled him to death in the gate. This fulfilled the prophet’s word which he had spoken when the king tried to arrest him.
DARBY Translation: And the king had appointed the captain on whose hand he leaned to have the charge of the gate; and the people trampled upon him in the gate, and he died, according to what the man of God had said, what he had said when the king came down to him.
KJV Translation: And the king appointed the lord on whose hand he leaned to have the charge of the gate: and the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died, as the man of God had said, who spake when the king came down to him.
Keywords: Ass, Gate, God, Man, Measure, Time
Description: 2 Kings 7:18
NET Translation: The prophet had told the king, “Two seahs of barley will sell for a shekel, and a seah of finely milled flour for a shekel; this will happen about this time tomorrow in the gate of Samaria.”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass as the man of God had spoken to the king saying, Two measures of barley shall be at a shekel, and the measure of fine flour at a shekel, to-morrow about this time in the gate of Samaria.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass as the man of God had spoken to the king, saying, Two measures of barley for a shekel, and a measure of fine flour for a shekel, shall be to morrow about this time in the gate of Samaria:
Keywords: Halt, Man, Might
Description: 2 Kings 7:19
NET Translation: But the officer had replied to the prophet, “Look, even if the Lord made it rain by opening holes in the sky, could this happen so soon?” Elisha had said, “Look, you will see it happen with your own eyes, but you will not eat any of the food!”
DARBY Translation: And the captain answered the man of God and said, Behold, if Jehovah should make windows in the heavens, would such a thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof.
KJV Translation: And that lord answered the man of God, and said, Now, behold, [if] the LORD should make windows in heaven, might such a thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof.
Description: 2 Kings 7:20
NET Translation: This is exactly what happened to him. The people trampled him to death in the city gate.
DARBY Translation: And so it happened to him; and the people trampled upon him in the gate, and he died.
KJV Translation: And so it fell out unto him: for the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died.
Keywords: Called, Elisha, Sojourn, Son
Description: 2 Kings 8:1
NET Translation: Now Elisha advised the woman whose son he had brought back to life, “You and your family should go and live somewhere else for a while, for the Lord has decreed that a famine will overtake the land for seven years.”
DARBY Translation: And Elisha had spoken to the woman whose son he had restored to life, saying, Rise up and go, thou and thy household, and sojourn wheresoever thou canst sojourn; for Jehovah has called for a famine, and it shall also come upon the land for seven years.
KJV Translation: Then spake Elisha unto the woman, whose son he had restored to life, saying, Arise, and go thou and thine household, and sojourn wheresoever thou canst sojourn: for the LORD hath called for a famine; and it shall also come upon the land seven years.
Keywords: Man, Philistines
Description: 2 Kings 8:2
NET Translation: So the woman did as the prophet said. She and her family went and lived in the land of the Philistines for seven years.
DARBY Translation: And the woman rose up, and did according to the saying of the man of God, and went, she and her household, and sojourned in the land of the Philistines seven years.
KJV Translation: And the woman arose, and did after the saying of the man of God: and she went with her household, and sojourned in the land of the Philistines seven years.
Keywords: Ass, King, Man
Description: 2 Kings 8:3
NET Translation: After seven years the woman returned from the land of the Philistines and went to ask the king to give her back her house and field.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass at the seven years' end, that the woman returned out of the land of the Philistines; and she went forth to cry to the king for her house and for her land.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass at the seven years' end, that the woman returned out of the land of the Philistines: and she went forth to cry unto the king for her house and for her land.
Keywords: Elisha, King, Man, Pray, Servant
Description: 2 Kings 8:4
NET Translation: Now the king was talking to Gehazi, the prophet’s servant, and said, “Tell me all the great things that Elisha has done.”
DARBY Translation: And the king was talking with Gehazi, the servant of the man of God, saying, Tell me, I pray thee, all the great things that Elisha has done.
KJV Translation: And the king talked with Gehazi the servant of the man of God, saying, Tell me, I pray thee, all the great things that Elisha hath done.
Keywords: Dead, Elisha, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 8:5
NET Translation: While Gehazi was telling the king how Elisha had brought the dead back to life, the woman whose son he had brought back to life came to ask the king for her house and field. Gehazi said, “My master, O king, this is the very woman, and this is her son whom Elisha brought back to life!”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass as he was telling the king how he had restored a dead body to life, that behold, the woman whose son he had restored to life cried to the king for her house and for her land. And Gehazi said, My lord, O king, this is the woman, and this is her son, whom Elisha restored to life.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, as he was telling the king how he had restored a dead body to life, that, behold, the woman, whose son he had restored to life, cried to the king for her house and for her land. And Gehazi said, My lord, O king, this [is] the woman, and this [is] her son, whom Elisha restored to life.
Keywords: King, Restore
Description: 2 Kings 8:6
NET Translation: The king asked the woman about it, and she gave him the details. The king assigned a eunuch to take care of her request and ordered him, “Give her back everything she owns, as well as the amount of crops her field produced from the day she left the land until now.”
DARBY Translation: And the king asked the woman, and she told him. And the king appointed a certain chamberlain, saying, Restore all that was hers, and all the revenue of the land since the day that she left the country even until now.
KJV Translation: And when the king asked the woman, she told him. So the king appointed unto her a certain officer, saying, Restore all that [was] hers, and all the fruits of the field since the day that she left the land, even until now.
Keywords: Elisha, God, King, Man, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 8:7
NET Translation: Elisha traveled to Damascus while King Ben Hadad of Syria was sick. The king was told, “The prophet has come here.”
DARBY Translation: And Elisha came to Damascus; and Ben-Hadad the king of Syria was sick; and it was told him saying, The man of God is come hither.
KJV Translation: And Elisha came to Damascus; and Benhadad the king of Syria was sick; and it was told him, saying, The man of God is come hither.
Keywords: King, Man, Meet
Description: 2 Kings 8:8
NET Translation: So the king told Hazael, “Take a gift and go visit the prophet. Request from him an oracle from the Lord. Ask him, ‘Will I recover from this sickness?’”
DARBY Translation: And the king said to Hazael, Take a present in thy hand, and go, meet the man of God, and inquire of Jehovah by him, saying, Shall I recover from this disease?
KJV Translation: And the king said unto Hazael, Take a present in thine hand, and go, meet the man of God, and enquire of the LORD by him, saying, Shall I recover of this disease?
Keywords: Forty, King, Meet, Son, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 8:9
NET Translation: So Hazael went to visit Elisha. He took along a gift, as well as forty camel-loads of all the fine things of Damascus. When he arrived, he stood before him and said, “Your son, King Ben Hadad of Syria, has sent me to you with this question, ‘Will I recover from this sickness?’”
DARBY Translation: And Hazael went to meet him, and took with him a present, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels' burden; and he came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Ben-Hadad king of Syria has sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover from this disease?
KJV Translation: So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels' burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Benhadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this disease?
Keywords: Elisha
Description: 2 Kings 8:10
NET Translation: Elisha said to him, “Go and tell him, ‘You will surely recover,’ but the Lord has revealed to me that he will surely die.”
DARBY Translation: And Elisha said to him, Go, say to him, Thou wilt certainly recover. But Jehovah has shewn me that he shall certainly die.
KJV Translation: And Elisha said unto him, Go, say unto him, Thou mayest certainly recover: howbeit the LORD hath shewed me that he shall surely die.
Keywords: God, Man
Description: 2 Kings 8:11
NET Translation: Elisha just stared at him until Hazael became uncomfortable. Then the prophet started crying.
DARBY Translation: And he settled his countenance stedfastly, until he was ashamed; and the man of God wept.
KJV Translation: And he settled his countenance stedfastly, until he was ashamed: and the man of God wept.
Keywords: Children, Dash, Evil, Women
Description: 2 Kings 8:12
NET Translation: Hazael asked, “Why are you crying, my master?” He replied, “Because I know the trouble you will cause the Israelites. You will set fire to their fortresses, kill their young men with the sword, smash their children to bits, and rip open their pregnant women.”
DARBY Translation: And Hazael said, Why does my lord weep? And he said, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do to the children of Israel: their strongholds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou kill with the sword, and wilt dash in pieces their children, and rip up their women with child.
KJV Translation: And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strong holds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash their children, and rip up their women with child.
Keywords: Elisha, Halt, King, Servant
Description: 2 Kings 8:13
NET Translation: Hazael said, “How could your servant, who is as insignificant as a dog, accomplish this great military victory?” Elisha answered, “The Lord has revealed to me that you will be the king of Syria.”
DARBY Translation: And Hazael said, But what, is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha said, Jehovah has shewn me that thou wilt be king over Syria.
KJV Translation: And Hazael said, But what, [is] thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The LORD hath shewed me that thou [shalt be] king over Syria.
Keywords: Elisha
Description: 2 Kings 8:14
NET Translation: He left Elisha and went to his master. Ben Hadad asked him, “What did Elisha tell you?” Hazael replied, “He told me you would surely recover.”
DARBY Translation: And he departed from Elisha, and came to his master, who said to him, What did Elisha say to thee? And he said, He told me [that] thou wouldest certainly recover.
KJV Translation: So he departed from Elisha, and came to his master; who said to him, What said Elisha to thee? And he answered, He told me [that] thou shouldest surely recover.
Keywords: Ass
Description: 2 Kings 8:15
NET Translation: The next day Hazael took a piece of cloth, dipped it in water, and spread it over Ben Hadad’s face until he died. Then Hazael replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass the next day, that he took the coverlet and dipped [it] in water, and spread it over his face, so that he died; and Hazael reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass on the morrow, that he took a thick cloth, and dipped [it] in water, and spread [it] on his face, so that he died: and Hazael reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Ahab, Ear, Jehoram, Jehoshaphat, Judah, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 8:16
NET Translation: In the fifth year of the reign of Israel’s King Joram, son of Ahab, Jehoshaphat’s son Jehoram became king over Judah.
DARBY Translation: And in the fifth year of Joram the son of Ahab, king of Israel, Jehoshaphat being then king of Judah, Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, began to reign.
KJV Translation: And in the fifth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel, Jehoshaphat [being] then king of Judah, Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah began to reign.
Keywords: Years
Description: 2 Kings 8:17
NET Translation: He was thirty-two years old when he became king and he reigned for eight years in Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: He was thirty-two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
Keywords: Ahab, Evil
Description: 2 Kings 8:18
NET Translation: He followed in the footsteps of the Kings of Israel, just as Ahab’s dynasty had done, for he married Ahab’s daughter. He did evil in the sight of the Lord.
DARBY Translation: And he walked in the way of the Kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab, for the daughter of Ahab was his wife; and he did evil in the sight of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And he walked in the way of the Kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for the daughter of Ahab was his wife: and he did evil in the sight of the LORD.
Keywords: David, Judah
Description: 2 Kings 8:19
NET Translation: But the Lord was unwilling to destroy Judah. He preserved Judah for the sake of his servant David to whom he had promised a perpetual dynasty.
DARBY Translation: But Jehovah would not destroy Judah, for David his servant's sake, as he had promised him to give him always a lamp for his sons.
KJV Translation: Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give him alway a light, [and] to his children.
Keywords: Hand, King
Description: 2 Kings 8:20
NET Translation: During his reign Edom freed themselves from Judah’s control and set up their own king.
DARBY Translation: In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and they set a king over themselves.
KJV Translation: In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
Keywords: Edomites, Mote, Rose
Description: 2 Kings 8:21
NET Translation: Jehoram crossed over to Zair with all his chariots. The Edomites, who had surrounded him, attacked at night and defeated him and his chariot officers. The Israelite army retreated to their homeland.
DARBY Translation: And Joram went over to Zair, and all the chariots with him; and he rose up by night, and smote the Edomites who had surrounded him, and the captains of the chariots; and the people fled into their tents.
KJV Translation: So Joram went over to Zair, and all the chariots with him: and he rose by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him about, and the captains of the chariots: and the people fled into their tents.
Keywords: Hand, Judah
Description: 2 Kings 8:22
NET Translation: So Edom has remained free from Judah’s control to this very day. At that same time Libnah also rebelled.
DARBY Translation: But the Edomites revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time.
KJV Translation: Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 8:23
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Jehoram’s reign, including a record of his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Joram and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
KJV Translation: And the rest of the acts of Joram, and all that he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
Keywords: Buried, Son
Description: 2 Kings 8:24
NET Translation: Jehoram passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. His son Ahaziah replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Ahab, Ear, Gin, Israel, Jehoram, Judah, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 8:25
NET Translation: In the twelfth year of the reign of Israel’s King Joram, son of Ahab, Jehoram’s son Ahaziah became king over Judah.
DARBY Translation: In the twelfth year of Joram the son of Ahab, king of Israel, Ahaziah the son of Jehoram, king of Judah, began to reign.
KJV Translation: In the twelfth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel did Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah begin to reign.
Keywords: Ear, King, Name, Years
Description: 2 Kings 8:26
NET Translation: Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king and he reigned for one year in Jerusalem. His mother was Athaliah, the granddaughter of King Omri of Israel.
DARBY Translation: Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Athaliah, the daughter of Omri king of Israel.
KJV Translation: Two and twenty years old [was] Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Athaliah, the daughter of Omri king of Israel.
Keywords: Evil, Law, Son
Description: 2 Kings 8:27
NET Translation: He followed in the footsteps of Ahab’s dynasty and did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Ahab’s dynasty had done, for he was related to Ahab’s family.
DARBY Translation: And he walked in the way of the house of Ahab, and did evil in the sight of Jehovah, like the house of Ahab; for he was the son-in-law of the house of Ahab.
KJV Translation: And he walked in the way of the house of Ahab, and did evil in the sight of the LORD, as [did] the house of Ahab: for he [was] the son in law of the house of Ahab.
Keywords: Ahab, King, Son, Syria, War
Description: 2 Kings 8:28
NET Translation: He joined Ahab’s son Joram in a battle against King Hazael of Syria at Ramoth Gilead in which the Syrians defeated Joram.
DARBY Translation: And he went with Joram the son of Ahab to the war against Hazael the king of Syria at Ramoth-Gilead; and the Syrians wounded Joram.
KJV Translation: And he went with Joram the son of Ahab to the war against Hazael king of Syria in Ramothgilead; and the Syrians wounded Joram.
Keywords: Ahab, Jehoram, Judah, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 8:29
NET Translation: King Joram returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he received from the Syrians in Ramah when he fought against King Hazael of Syria. King Ahaziah son of Jehoram of Judah went down to visit Joram son of Ahab in Jezreel, for he was ill.
DARBY Translation: And king Joram returned to be healed in Jizreel of the wounds that the Syrians had given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Ahaziah the son of Jehoram, king of Judah, went down to see Joram the son of Ahab at Jizreel, for he was sick.
KJV Translation: And king Joram went back to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him at Ramah, when he fought against Hazael king of Syria. And Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Joram the son of Ahab in Jezreel, because he was sick.
Keywords: Called, Children, Elisha, Oil, Ox, Prophet
Description: 2 Kings 9:1
NET Translation: Now Elisha the prophet summoned a member of the prophetic guild and told him, “Tuck your robes into your belt, take this container of olive oil in your hand, and go to Ramoth Gilead.
DARBY Translation: And Elisha the prophet called one of the sons of the prophets, and said to him, Gird up thy loins, and take this vial of oil in thy hand, and go to Ramoth-Gilead.
KJV Translation: And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the prophets, and said unto him, Gird up thy loins, and take this box of oil in thine hand, and go to Ramothgilead:
Keywords: Jehoshaphat, Jehu, Son
Description: 2 Kings 9:2
NET Translation: When you arrive there, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat son of Nimshi and take him aside into an inner room.
DARBY Translation: And when thou art come thither, look out there Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat, son of Nimshi, and go in, and make him rise up from among his brethren, and bring him to an inner chamber;
KJV Translation: And when thou comest thither, look out there Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi, and go in, and make him arise up from among his brethren, and carry him to an inner chamber;
Keywords: King, Ox
Description: 2 Kings 9:3
NET Translation: Take the container of olive oil, pour it over his head, and say, ‘This is what the Lord has said, “I have designated you as king over Israel.”’ Then open the door and run away quickly!”
DARBY Translation: then take the vial of oil, and pour it on his head and say, Thus saith Jehovah: I have anointed thee king over Israel; and open the door, and flee, and tarry not.
KJV Translation: Then take the box of oil, and pour [it] on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.
Keywords: Man
Description: 2 Kings 9:4
NET Translation: So the young prophet went to Ramoth Gilead.
DARBY Translation: And the young man, the young prophet, went to Ramoth-Gilead.
KJV Translation: So the young man, [even] the young man the prophet, went to Ramothgilead.
Keywords: Jehu
Description: 2 Kings 9:5
NET Translation: When he arrived, the officers of the army were sitting there. So he said, “I have a message for you, O officer.” Jehu asked, “For which one of us?” He replied, “For you, O officer.”
DARBY Translation: And when he came, behold, the captains of the host were sitting. And he said, I have an errand to thee, captain. And Jehu said, To which of all of us? And he said, To thee, captain.
KJV Translation: And when he came, behold, the captains of the host [were] sitting; and he said, I have an errand to thee, O captain. And Jehu said, Unto which of all us? And he said, To thee, O captain.
Keywords: God, King, Oil
Description: 2 Kings 9:6
NET Translation: So Jehu got up and went inside. Then the prophet poured the olive oil on his head and said to him, “This is what the Lord God of Israel has said, ‘I have designated you as king over the Lord’s people Israel.
DARBY Translation: And he rose up and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said to him, Thus saith Jehovah the God of Israel: I have anointed thee king over the people of Jehovah, over Israel.
KJV Translation: And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, [even] over Israel.
Keywords: Ahab, Blood, Halt, Hand, Mite
Description: 2 Kings 9:7
NET Translation: You will destroy the family of your master Ahab. I will get revenge against Jezebel for the shed blood of my servants the prophets and for the shed blood of all the Lord’s servants.
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt smite the house of Ahab thy master; and I will avenge the blood of my servants the prophets, and the blood of all the servants of Jehovah at the hand of Jezebel.
KJV Translation: And thou shalt smite the house of Ahab thy master, that I may avenge the blood of my servants the prophets, and the blood of all the servants of the LORD, at the hand of Jezebel.
Keywords: Ahab
Description: 2 Kings 9:8
NET Translation: Ahab’s entire family will die. I will cut off every last male belonging to Ahab in Israel, including even the weak and incapacitated.
DARBY Translation: And the whole house of Ahab shall perish, and I will cut off from Ahab every male, and him that is shut up and left in Israel.
KJV Translation: For the whole house of Ahab shall perish: and I will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel:
Keywords: Ahab, Jeroboam, Son
Description: 2 Kings 9:9
NET Translation: I will make Ahab’s dynasty like those of Jeroboam son of Nebat and Baasha son of Ahijah.
DARBY Translation: And I will make the house of Ahab as the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and as the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah.
KJV Translation: And I will make the house of Ahab like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah:
Description: 2 Kings 9:10
NET Translation: Dogs will devour Jezebel on the plot of ground in Jezreel; she will not be buried.’” Then he opened the door and ran away.
DARBY Translation: And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the plot of Jizreel, and none shall bury her. And he opened the door and fled.
KJV Translation: And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and [there shall be] none to bury [her]. And he opened the door, and fled.
Keywords: Jehu
Description: 2 Kings 9:11
NET Translation: When Jehu rejoined his master’s servants, they asked him, “Is everything all right? Why did this madman visit you?” He replied, “Ah, it’s not important. You know what kind of man he is and the kinds of things he says.”
DARBY Translation: And Jehu came forth to the servants of his lord. And one said to him, Is all well? why came this madman to thee? And he said to them, Ye know the man, and his mind.
KJV Translation: Then Jehu came forth to the servants of his lord: and [one] said unto him, [Is] all well? wherefore came this mad [fellow] to thee? And he said unto them, Ye know the man, and his communication.
Keywords: King
Description: 2 Kings 9:12
NET Translation: But they said, “You’re lying! Tell us what he said.” So he told them what he had said. He also related how he had said, “This is what the Lord has said, ‘I have designated you as king over Israel.’”
DARBY Translation: And they said, It is false! tell us now. And he said, Thus and thus spoke he to me saying, Thus saith Jehovah: I have anointed thee king over Israel.
KJV Translation: And they said, [It is] false; tell us now. And he said, Thus and thus spake he to me, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel.
Keywords: Jehu, Man
Description: 2 Kings 9:13
NET Translation: Each of them quickly took off his cloak, and they spread them out at Jehu’s feet on the steps. The trumpet was blown and they shouted, “Jehu is king!”
DARBY Translation: Then they hasted and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the very stairs, and blew with trumpets, and said, Jehu is king!
KJV Translation: Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put [it] under him on the top of the stairs, and blew with trumpets, saying, Jehu is king.
Keywords: Jehoshaphat, Jehu, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 9:14
NET Translation: Then Jehu son of Jehoshaphat son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. Now Joram had been in Ramoth Gilead with the whole Israelite army, guarding against an invasion by King Hazael of Syria.
DARBY Translation: And Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat, son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram kept Ramoth-Gilead, he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Syria;
KJV Translation: So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. (Now Joram had kept Ramothgilead, he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Syria.
Keywords: Escape, Jehu, King
Description: 2 Kings 9:15
NET Translation: But King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he received from the Syrians when he fought against King Hazael of Syria. Jehu told his supporters, “If you really want me to be king, then don’t let anyone escape from the city to go and warn Jezreel.”
DARBY Translation: and king Joram had returned to be healed in Jizreel of the wounds that the Syrians had given him, when he fought against Hazael king of Syria.) And Jehu said, If it be your will, let not a fugitive escape out of the city to go to tell [it] in Jizreel.
KJV Translation: But king Joram was returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria.) And Jehu said, If it be your minds, [then] let none go forth [nor] escape out of the city to go to tell [it] in Jezreel.
Keywords: Jehu, Judah, King
Description: 2 Kings 9:16
NET Translation: Jehu drove his chariot to Jezreel, for Joram was recuperating there. (Now King Ahaziah of Judah had come down to visit Joram.)
DARBY Translation: And Jehu rode in a chariot and went to Jizreel; for Joram lay there. And Ahaziah king of Judah had come down to see Joram.
KJV Translation: So Jehu rode in a chariot, and went to Jezreel; for Joram lay there. And Ahaziah king of Judah was come down to see Joram.
Keywords: Jehu, Man, Meet, Tower, Watchman
Description: 2 Kings 9:17
NET Translation: Now the watchman was standing on the tower in Jezreel and saw Jehu’s troops approaching. He said, “I see troops!” Joram ordered, “Send a rider out to meet them and have him ask, ‘Is everything all right?’”
DARBY Translation: And the watchman stood on the tower in Jizreel, and saw Jehu's company as he came, and said, I see a company. And Joram said, Take a horseman, and send to meet them, and let him say, Is it peace?
KJV Translation: And there stood a watchman on the tower in Jezreel, and he spied the company of Jehu as he came, and said, I see a company. And Joram said, Take an horseman, and send to meet them, and let him say, [Is it] peace?
Keywords: Hind, Jehu, Man, Meet, Messenger, Watchman
Description: 2 Kings 9:18
NET Translation: So the horseman went to meet him and said, “This is what the king says, ‘Is everything all right?’” Jehu replied, “None of your business! Follow me.” The watchman reported, “The messenger reached them, but hasn’t started back.”
DARBY Translation: So there went one on horseback to meet him; and he said, Thus saith the king: Is it peace? And Jehu said, What hast thou to do with peace? turn thee behind me. And the watchman told saying, The messenger came to them, and he does not return.
KJV Translation: So there went one on horseback to meet him, and said, Thus saith the king, [Is it] peace? And Jehu said, What hast thou to do with peace? turn thee behind me. And the watchman told, saying, The messenger came to them, but he cometh not again.
Keywords: Hind, Jehu
Description: 2 Kings 9:19
NET Translation: So he sent a second horseman out to them and he said, “This is what the king says, ‘Is everything all right?’” Jehu replied, “None of your business! Follow me.”
DARBY Translation: And he sent out a second on horseback; and he came to them and said, Thus saith the king: Is it peace? And Jehu said, What hast thou to do with peace? turn thee behind me.
KJV Translation: Then he sent out a second on horseback, which came to them, and said, Thus saith the king, [Is it] peace? And Jehu answered, What hast thou to do with peace? turn thee behind me.
Keywords: Jehu, Man, Son, Watchman
Description: 2 Kings 9:20
NET Translation: The watchman reported, “He reached them, but hasn’t started back. The one who drives the lead chariot drives like Jehu son of Nimshi; he drives recklessly.”
DARBY Translation: And the watchman told saying, He came to them, and does not return. And the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for he drives furiously.
KJV Translation: And the watchman told, saying, He came even unto them, and cometh not again: and the driving [is] like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for he driveth furiously.
Keywords: Chariot, Israel, Judah, King, Riot
Description: 2 Kings 9:21
NET Translation: Joram ordered, “Hitch up my chariot.” When his chariot had been hitched up, King Joram of Israel and King Ahaziah of Judah went out in their respective chariots to meet Jehu. They met up with him in the plot of land that had once belonged to Naboth of Jezreel.
DARBY Translation: Then Joram said, Make ready! And they made ready his chariot. And Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah went out, each in his chariot; and they went out to meet Jehu, and met him in the plot of Naboth the Jizreelite.
KJV Translation: And Joram said, Make ready. And his chariot was made ready. And Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah went out, each in his chariot, and they went out against Jehu, and met him in the portion of Naboth the Jezreelite.
Keywords: Mother
Description: 2 Kings 9:22
NET Translation: When Joram saw Jehu, he asked, “Is everything all right, Jehu?” He replied, “How can everything be all right as long as your mother Jezebel promotes idolatry and pagan practices?”
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when Joram saw Jehu, that he said, Is it peace, Jehu? And he said, What peace, so long as the fornications of thy mother Jezebel and her sorceries are so many?
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when Joram saw Jehu, that he said, [Is it] peace, Jehu? And he answered, What peace, so long as the whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel and her witchcrafts [are so] many?
Description: 2 Kings 9:23
NET Translation: Joram turned his chariot around and took off. He said to Ahaziah, “It’s a trap, Ahaziah!”
DARBY Translation: Then Joram turned his hand, and fled, and said to Ahaziah, Treachery, Ahaziah!
KJV Translation: And Joram turned his hands, and fled, and said to Ahaziah, [There is] treachery, O Ahaziah.
Keywords: Arrow, Bow, Jehoram, Jehu, Mote
Description: 2 Kings 9:24
NET Translation: Jehu aimed his bow and shot an arrow right between Joram’s shoulders. The arrow went through his heart and he fell to his knees in his chariot.
DARBY Translation: And Jehu took his bow in his hand, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out through his heart; and he sank down in his chariot.
KJV Translation: And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot.
Keywords: Ahab, Remember
Description: 2 Kings 9:25
NET Translation: Jehu ordered his officer Bidkar, “Pick him up and throw him into the part of the field that once belonged to Naboth of Jezreel. Remember, you and I were riding together behind his father, Ahab, when the Lord pronounced this oracle against him,
DARBY Translation: And he said to Bidkar his captain, Take him up [and] cast him in the plot of the field of Naboth the Jizreelite. For remember how, when I and thou rode together after Ahab his father, that Jehovah laid this burden upon him:
KJV Translation: Then said [Jehu] to Bidkar his captain, Take up, [and] cast him in the portion of the field of Naboth the Jezreelite: for remember how that, when I and thou rode together after Ahab his father, the LORD laid this burden upon him;
Keywords: Blood
Description: 2 Kings 9:26
NET Translation: ‘“Know for sure that I saw the shed blood of Naboth and his sons yesterday,” says the Lord, “and that I will give you what you deserve right here in this plot of land,” says the Lord.’ So now pick him up and throw him into this plot of land, just as in the Lord’s message.”
DARBY Translation: Certainly I have seen yesterday the blood of Naboth, and the blood of his sons, saith Jehovah; and I will requite thee in this plot, saith Jehovah. And now, take [and] cast him into the plot, according to the word of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Surely I have seen yesterday the blood of Naboth, and the blood of his sons, saith the LORD; and I will requite thee in this plat, saith the LORD. Now therefore take [and] cast him into the plat [of ground], according to the word of the LORD.
Keywords: Garden, Jehu, Judah, King, Mite
Description: 2 Kings 9:27
NET Translation: When King Ahaziah of Judah saw what happened, he took off up the road to Beth Haggan. Jehu chased him and ordered, “Shoot him too.” They shot him while he was driving his chariot up the ascent of Gur near Ibleam. He fled to Megiddo and died there.
DARBY Translation: When Ahaziah king of Judah saw [that], he fled by the way of the garden-house. And Jehu followed after him, and said, Smite him also in his chariot. It was on the ascent of Gur, which is by Jibleam. And he fled to Megiddo, and died there.
KJV Translation: But when Ahaziah the king of Judah saw [this], he fled by the way of the garden house. And Jehu followed after him, and said, Smite him also in the chariot. [And they did so] at the going up to Gur, which [is] by Ibleam. And he fled to Megiddo, and died there.
Keywords: Buried, Chariot, Riot, Sepulchre
Description: 2 Kings 9:28
NET Translation: His servants took his body back to Jerusalem and buried him in his tomb with his ancestors in the City of David.
DARBY Translation: And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of David.
KJV Translation: And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of David.
Keywords: Ahab, Ear, Son
Description: 2 Kings 9:29
NET Translation: Ahaziah had become king over Judah in the eleventh year of Joram son of Ahab.
DARBY Translation: (And in the eleventh year of Joram the son of Ahab had Ahaziah begun to reign over Judah.)
KJV Translation: And in the eleventh year of Joram the son of Ahab began Ahaziah to reign over Judah.
Keywords: Jehu
Description: 2 Kings 9:30
NET Translation: Jehu approached Jezreel. When Jezebel heard the news, she put on some eye liner, fixed up her hair, and leaned out the window.
DARBY Translation: And Jehu came to Jizreel; and Jezebel heard of it, and she put paint to her eyes, and decked her head, and looked out at the window.
KJV Translation: And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard [of it]; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window.
Keywords: Jehu
Description: 2 Kings 9:31
NET Translation: When Jehu came through the gate, she said, “Is everything all right, Zimri, murderer of his master?”
DARBY Translation: And when Jehu came in at the gate, she said, Is it peace, Zimri, murderer of his master?
KJV Translation: And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, [Had] Zimri peace, who slew his master?
Description: 2 Kings 9:32
NET Translation: He looked up at the window and said, “Who is on my side? Who?” Two or three eunuchs looked down at him.
DARBY Translation: And he lifted up his face to the window, and said, Who is on my side? who? And two or three chamberlains looked out to him.
KJV Translation: And he lifted up his face to the window, and said, Who [is] on my side? who? And there looked out to him two [or] three eunuchs.
Keywords: Blood
Description: 2 Kings 9:33
NET Translation: He said, “Throw her down!” So they threw her down, and when she hit the ground, her blood splattered against the wall and the horses, and Jehu drove his chariot over her.
DARBY Translation: And he said, Throw her down! And they threw her down; and some of her blood was sprinkled on the wall, and on the horses; and he trampled on her.
KJV Translation: And he said, Throw her down. So they threw her down: and [some] of her blood was sprinkled on the wall, and on the horses: and he trode her under foot.
Description: 2 Kings 9:34
NET Translation: He went inside and had a meal. Then he said, “Dispose of this accursed woman’s corpse. Bury her, for after all, she was a king’s daughter.”
DARBY Translation: And he came in, and ate and drank; and he said, Go, look, I pray you, after this cursed [woman], and bury her; for she is a king's daughter.
KJV Translation: And when he was come in, he did eat and drink, and said, Go, see now this cursed [woman], and bury her: for she [is] a king's daughter.
Keywords: Alms
Description: 2 Kings 9:35
NET Translation: But when they went to bury her, they found nothing left but the skull, feet, and palms of the hands.
DARBY Translation: And they went to bury her; but they found no more of her than the skull, and the feet, and the palms of the hands.
KJV Translation: And they went to bury her: but they found no more of her than the skull, and the feet, and the palms of [her] hands.
Keywords: Elijah, Flesh, Servant
Description: 2 Kings 9:36
NET Translation: So they went back and told him. Then he said, “It is the fulfillment of the Lord’s message that he had spoken through his servant, Elijah the Tishbite, ‘In the plot of land at Jezreel, dogs will devour Jezebel’s flesh.
DARBY Translation: And they came back and told him. And he said, This is the word of Jehovah, which he spoke through his servant Elijah the Tishbite saying, In the plot of Jizreel shall dogs eat the flesh of Jezebel;
KJV Translation: Wherefore they came again, and told him. And he said, This [is] the word of the LORD, which he spake by his servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying, In the portion of Jezreel shall dogs eat the flesh of Jezebel:
Keywords: Dung
Description: 2 Kings 9:37
NET Translation: Jezebel’s corpse will be like manure on the surface of the ground in the plot of land at Jezreel. People will not be able to even recognize her.’”
DARBY Translation: and the carcase of Jezebel shall be as dung upon the open field in the plot of Jizreel, so that they shall not say, This is Jezebel.
KJV Translation: And the carcase of Jezebel shall be as dung upon the face of the field in the portion of Jezreel; [so] that they shall not say, This [is] Jezebel.
Keywords: Ahab, Jehu, Seventy
Description: 2 Kings 10:1
NET Translation: Ahab had seventy sons living in Samaria. So Jehu wrote letters and sent them to Samaria to the leading officials of Jezreel and to the guardians of Ahab’s dynasty. This is what the letters said,
DARBY Translation: Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote letters, and sent to Samaria, to the princes of Jizreel, to the elders, and to Ahab's guardians, saying,
KJV Translation: And Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote letters, and sent to Samaria, unto the rulers of Jezreel, to the elders, and to them that brought up Ahab's [children], saying,
Description: 2 Kings 10:2
NET Translation: “You have with you the sons of your master, chariots and horses, a fortified city, and weapons. So when this letter arrives,
DARBY Translation: And now, when this letter comes to you, seeing your master's sons are with you, and there are with you chariots, and horses, and a fortified city, and armour,
KJV Translation: Now as soon as this letter cometh to you, seeing your master's sons [are] with you, and [there are] with you chariots and horses, a fenced city also, and armour;
Keywords: Fight, Test
Description: 2 Kings 10:3
NET Translation: pick the best and most capable of your master’s sons, place him on his father’s throne, and defend your master’s dynasty.”
DARBY Translation: look out the best and worthiest of your master's sons, and set him on his father's throne, and fight for your master's house.
KJV Translation: Look even out the best and meetest of your master's sons, and set [him] on his father's throne, and fight for your master's house.
Description: 2 Kings 10:4
NET Translation: They were absolutely terrified and said, “Look, two Kings could not stop him! How can we?”
DARBY Translation: And they were exceedingly afraid, and said, Behold, the two Kings stood not before him; and how shall we stand?
KJV Translation: But they were exceedingly afraid, and said, Behold, two Kings stood not before him: how then shall we stand?
Keywords: Halt
Description: 2 Kings 10:5
NET Translation: So the palace supervisor, the city commissioner, the leaders, and the guardians sent this message to Jehu, “We are your subjects! Whatever you say, we will do. We will not make anyone king. Do what you consider proper.”
DARBY Translation: And he that was over the house, and he that was over the city, and the elders, and the guardians sent to Jehu, saying, We are thy servants, and will do all that thou shalt bid us; we will not make any one king; do what is good in thy sight.
KJV Translation: And he that [was] over the house, and he that [was] over the city, the elders also, and the bringers up [of the children], sent to Jehu, saying, We [are] thy servants, and will do all that thou shalt bid us; we will not make any king: do thou [that which is] good in thine eyes.
Keywords: Seventy, Time
Description: 2 Kings 10:6
NET Translation: He wrote them a second letter, saying, “If you are really on my side and are willing to obey me, then take the heads of your master’s sons and come to me in Jezreel at this time tomorrow.” Now the king had seventy sons, and the prominent men of the city were raising them.
DARBY Translation: And he wrote a letter the second time to them saying, If ye are mine, and will hearken to my voice, take the heads of the men your master's sons, and come to me to Jizreel to-morrow at this time. Now the king's sons, seventy persons, were with the great men of the city, who brought them up.
KJV Translation: Then he wrote a letter the second time to them, saying, If ye [be] mine, and [if] ye will hearken unto my voice, take ye the heads of the men your master's sons, and come to me to Jezreel by to morrow this time. Now the king's sons, [being] seventy persons, [were] with the great men of the city, which brought them up.
Keywords: Seventy
Description: 2 Kings 10:7
NET Translation: When they received the letter, they seized the king’s sons and executed all seventy of them. They put their heads in baskets and sent them to him in Jezreel.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when the letter came to them, that they took the king's sons, and slaughtered seventy persons, and put their heads in baskets, and sent them to him to Jizreel.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when the letter came to them, that they took the king's sons, and slew seventy persons, and put their heads in baskets, and sent him [them] to Jezreel.
Keywords: Gate
Description: 2 Kings 10:8
NET Translation: The messenger came and told Jehu, “They have brought the heads of the king’s sons.” Jehu said, “Stack them in two piles at the entrance of the city gate until morning.”
DARBY Translation: And a messenger came and told him saying, They have brought the heads of the king's sons. And he said, Lay them in two heaps at the entrance of the gate until the morning.
KJV Translation: And there came a messenger, and told him, saying, They have brought the heads of the king's sons. And he said, Lay ye them in two heaps at the entering in of the gate until the morning.
Keywords: Ass
Description: 2 Kings 10:9
NET Translation: In the morning he went out and stood there. Then he said to all the people, “You are innocent. I conspired against my master and killed him. But who struck down all of these men?
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass in the morning that he went out; and he stood, and said to all the people, Ye are righteous! behold, I conspired against my master and killed him; but who smote all these?
KJV Translation: And it came to pass in the morning, that he went out, and stood, and said to all the people, Ye [be] righteous: behold, I conspired against my master, and slew him: but who slew all these?
Keywords: Earth, Servant
Description: 2 Kings 10:10
NET Translation: Therefore take note that not one of the Lord’s words which he pronounced against Ahab’s dynasty will fail to materialize. The Lord has done what he announced through his servant Elijah.”
DARBY Translation: Know now that nothing shall fall to the earth of the word of Jehovah, which Jehovah spoke concerning the house of Ahab; for Jehovah has done that which he said through his servant Elijah.
KJV Translation: Know now that there shall fall unto the earth nothing of the word of the LORD, which the LORD spake concerning the house of Ahab: for the LORD hath done [that] which he spake by his servant Elijah.
Keywords: Ahab, Jehu
Description: 2 Kings 10:11
NET Translation: Then Jehu killed all who were left of Ahab’s family in Jezreel, and all his nobles, close friends, and priests. He left no survivors.
DARBY Translation: And Jehu slew all that remained of the house of Ahab in Jizreel, and all his great men, and his acquaintances, and his priests, until he left him none remaining.
KJV Translation: So Jehu slew all that remained of the house of Ahab in Jezreel, and all his great men, and his kinsfolks, and his priests, until he left him none remaining.
Keywords: Earing, Rose
Description: 2 Kings 10:12
NET Translation: Jehu then left there and set out for Samaria. While he was traveling through Beth Eked of the Shepherds,
DARBY Translation: And he rose up and departed, and came to Samaria. And as he was at the shepherds' meeting-place on the way,
KJV Translation: And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. [And] as he [was] at the shearing house in the way,
Keywords: Children, Jehu, King
Description: 2 Kings 10:13
NET Translation: Jehu encountered the relatives of King Ahaziah of Judah. He asked, “Who are you?” They replied, “We are Ahaziah’s relatives. We have come down to see how the king’s sons and the queen mother’s sons are doing.”
DARBY Translation: Jehu found the brethren of Ahaziah king of Judah, and said, Who are ye? And they said, We are the brethren of Ahaziah; and have come down to salute the children of the king, and the children of the queen.
KJV Translation: Jehu met with the brethren of Ahaziah king of Judah, and said, Who [are] ye? And they answered, We [are] the brethren of Ahaziah; and we go down to salute the children of the king and the children of the queen.
Keywords: Earing, Forty
Description: 2 Kings 10:14
NET Translation: He said, “Capture them alive!” So they captured them alive and then executed all forty-two of them by the cistern at Beth Eked. He left no survivors.
DARBY Translation: And he said, Take them alive! And they took them alive, and slew them at the well of the meeting-place, forty-two men; and he left not one of them remaining.
KJV Translation: And he said, Take them alive. And they took them alive, and slew them at the pit of the shearing house, [even] two and forty men; neither left he any of them.
Keywords: Art, Heart, Jehonadab, Meet, Son
Description: 2 Kings 10:15
NET Translation: When he left there, he met Jehonadab son of Rekab who had been looking for him. Jehu greeted him and asked, “Are you as committed to me as I am to you?” Jehonadab answered, “I am!” Jehu replied, “If so, give me your hand.” So he offered his hand and Jehu pulled him up into the chariot.
DARBY Translation: And he departed thence, and found Jehonadab the son of Rechab [coming] to meet him; and he greeted him, and said to him, Is thy heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab said, It is. If it be, give [me] thy hand. And he gave [him] his hand; and [Jehu] took him up to him into the chariot,
KJV Translation: And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab [coming] to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart [is] with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give [me] thine hand. And he gave [him] his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot.
Keywords: Zeal
Description: 2 Kings 10:16
NET Translation: Jehu said, “Come with me and see how zealous I am for the Lord’s cause.” So he took him along in his chariot.
DARBY Translation: and said, Come with me, and see my zeal for Jehovah. So they made him ride in his chariot.
KJV Translation: And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot.
Keywords: Ahab
Description: 2 Kings 10:17
NET Translation: He went to Samaria and killed each of Ahab’s remaining family members who were in Samaria until he destroyed them, in keeping with the Lord’s message which he had announced to Elijah.
DARBY Translation: And he came to Samaria, and smote all that remained to Ahab in Samaria, until he had destroyed him, according to the word of Jehovah which he spoke to Elijah.
KJV Translation: And when he came to Samaria, he slew all that remained unto Ahab in Samaria, till he had destroyed him, according to the saying of the LORD, which he spake to Elijah.
Keywords: Ahab, Jehu
Description: 2 Kings 10:18
NET Translation: Jehu assembled all the people and said to them, “Ahab worshiped Baal a little; Jehu will worship him with great devotion.
DARBY Translation: And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said to them, Ahab served Baal a little: Jehu will serve him much.
KJV Translation: And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said unto them, Ahab served Baal a little; [but] Jehu shall serve him much.
Keywords: Jehu, Might, Sacrifice, Tent
Description: 2 Kings 10:19
NET Translation: So now, bring to me all the prophets of Baal, as well as all his servants and priests. None of them must be absent, for I am offering a great sacrifice to Baal. Any of them who fails to appear will lose his life.” But Jehu was tricking them so he could destroy the servants of Baal.
DARBY Translation: And now call me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests: let none be wanting; for I have a great sacrifice [to do] to Baal; whoever shall be wanting shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtilty, in order that he might bring destruction upon the servants of Baal.
KJV Translation: Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice [to do] to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did [it] in subtilty, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.
Keywords: Assembly, Jehu
Description: 2 Kings 10:20
NET Translation: Then Jehu ordered, “Make arrangements for a celebration for Baal.” So they announced it.
DARBY Translation: And Jehu said, Hallow a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed [it].
KJV Translation: And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed [it].
Keywords: Jehu, Man
Description: 2 Kings 10:21
NET Translation: Jehu sent invitations throughout Israel, and all the servants of Baal came; not one was absent. They arrived at the temple of Baal and filled it up from end to end.
DARBY Translation: And Jehu sent into all Israel; and all the servants of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that came not: and they entered into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was full from one end to the other.
KJV Translation: And Jehu sent through all Israel: and all the worshippers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that came not. And they came into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was full from one end to another.
Description: 2 Kings 10:22
NET Translation: Jehu ordered the one who was in charge of the wardrobe, “Bring out robes for all the servants of Baal.” So he brought out robes for them.
DARBY Translation: And he said to him that was over the wardrobe, Bring forth vestments for all the servants of Baal. And he brought them forth vestments.
KJV Translation: And he said unto him that [was] over the vestry, Bring forth vestments for all the worshippers of Baal. And he brought them forth vestments.
Keywords: Jehonadab, Jehu, Son
Description: 2 Kings 10:23
NET Translation: Then Jehu and Jehonadab son of Rekab went to the temple of Baal. Jehu said to the servants of Baal, “Make sure there are no servants of the Lord here with you; there must be only servants of Baal.”
DARBY Translation: And Jehu and Jehonadab the son of Rechab entered into the house of Baal, and said to the servants of Baal, Search, and see that there be here with you none of the servants of Jehovah, but the servants of Baal only.
KJV Translation: And Jehu went, and Jehonadab the son of Rechab, into the house of Baal, and said unto the worshippers of Baal, Search, and look that there be here with you none of the servants of the LORD, but the worshippers of Baal only.
Keywords: Jehu, Life
Description: 2 Kings 10:24
NET Translation: They went inside to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed eighty men outside. He had told them, “If any of the men inside gets away, you will pay with your lives!”
DARBY Translation: And they entered in to offer sacrifices and burnt-offerings. Now Jehu appointed eighty men without, and said, He that allows any of the men to escape that I have brought into your hands, his life shall be for the life of him.
KJV Translation: And when they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings, Jehu appointed fourscore men without, and said, [If] any of the men whom I have brought into your hands escape, [he that letteth him go], his life [shall be] for the life of him.
Keywords: Guard, Jehu, Mote
Description: 2 Kings 10:25
NET Translation: When he finished offering the burnt sacrifice, Jehu ordered the royal guard and officers, “Come in and strike them down! Don’t let any escape!” So the royal guard and officers struck them down with the sword and left their bodies lying there. Then they entered the inner sanctuary of the temple of Baal.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass as soon as they had ended offering up the burnt-offering, that Jehu said to the couriers and to the captains, Go in, slay them; let none come forth. And they smote them with the edge of the sword; and the couriers and the captains cast [them] there. And they went to the city of the house of Baal,
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, that Jehu said to the guard and to the captains, Go in, [and] slay them; let none come forth. And they smote them with the edge of the sword; and the guard and the captains cast [them] out, and went to the city of the house of Baal.
Description: 2 Kings 10:26
NET Translation: They hauled out the sacred pillar of the temple of Baal and burned it.
DARBY Translation: and brought forth the columns out of the house of Baal, and burned them;
KJV Translation: And they brought forth the images out of the house of Baal, and burned them.
Keywords: Draught, Image
Description: 2 Kings 10:27
NET Translation: They demolished the sacred pillar of Baal and the temple of Baal; it is used as a latrine to this very day.
DARBY Translation: and they broke down the column of Baal, and broke down the house of Baal, and made it a draught-house to this day.
KJV Translation: And they brake down the image of Baal, and brake down the house of Baal, and made it a draught house unto this day.
Keywords: Jehu
Description: 2 Kings 10:28
NET Translation: So Jehu eradicated Baal worship from Israel.
DARBY Translation: Thus Jehu extirpated Baal out of Israel.
KJV Translation: Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.
Keywords: Israel, Jehu, Jeroboam, Son
Description: 2 Kings 10:29
NET Translation: However, Jehu did not repudiate the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had encouraged Israel to commit; the golden calves remained in Bethel and Dan.
DARBY Translation: Only, the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, from them Jehu departed not: [from] the golden calves that were in Bethel, and that were in Dan.
KJV Translation: Howbeit [from] the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, Jehu departed not from after them, [to wit], the golden calves that [were] in Bethel, and that [were] in Dan.
Keywords: Ahab, Children, Throne
Description: 2 Kings 10:30
NET Translation: The Lord said to Jehu, “You have done well. You have accomplished my will and carried out my wishes with regard to Ahab’s dynasty. Therefore four generations of your descendants will rule over Israel.”
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah said to Jehu, Because thou hast executed well that which is right in my sight, [and] hast done unto the house of Ahab according to all that was in my heart, thy children of the fourth [generation] shall sit on the throne of Israel.
KJV Translation: And the LORD said unto Jehu, Because thou hast done well in executing [that which is] right in mine eyes, [and] hast done unto the house of Ahab according to all that [was] in mine heart, thy children of the fourth [generation] shall sit on the throne of Israel.
Keywords: God, Israel, Jehu, Law
Description: 2 Kings 10:31
NET Translation: But Jehu did not carefully and wholeheartedly obey the law of the Lord God of Israel. He did not repudiate the sins which Jeroboam had encouraged Israel to commit.
DARBY Translation: But Jehu took no heed to walk in the law of Jehovah the God of Israel with all his heart; he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, who made Israel to sin.
KJV Translation: But Jehu took no heed to walk in the law of the LORD God of Israel with all his heart: for he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, which made Israel to sin.
Keywords: Coasts, Israel, Mote
Description: 2 Kings 10:32
NET Translation: In those days the Lord began to reduce the size of Israel’s territory. Hazael attacked their eastern border.
DARBY Translation: In those days Jehovah began to cut Israel short; and Hazael smote them in all the borders of Israel;
KJV Translation: In those days the LORD began to cut Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel;
Keywords: Dan, Jordan, River
Description: 2 Kings 10:33
NET Translation: He conquered all the land of Gilead, including the territory of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh, extending all the way from the Aroer in the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan.
DARBY Translation: from the Jordan eastward, all the land of Gilead, the Gadites, and the Reubenites, and the Manassites, from Aroer, which is by the river Arnon, both Gilead and Bashan.
KJV Translation: From Jordan eastward, all the land of Gilead, the Gadites, and the Reubenites, and the Manassites, from Aroer, which [is] by the river Arnon, even Gilead and Bashan.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 10:34
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Jehu’s reign, including all his accomplishments and successes, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Jehu, and all that he did, and all his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Jehu, and all that he did, and all his might, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
Keywords: Ahaz, Buried, Jehu, Son
Description: 2 Kings 10:35
NET Translation: Jehu passed away and was buried in Samaria. His son Jehoahaz replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Jehu slept with his fathers, and they buried him in Samaria: and Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Jehu slept with his fathers: and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Israel, Jehu, Samaria, Time
Description: 2 Kings 10:36
NET Translation: Jehu reigned over Israel for twenty-eight years in Samaria.
DARBY Translation: Now the time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty-eight years.
KJV Translation: And the time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria [was] twenty and eight years.
Keywords: Athaliah, Mother, Rose, Seed, Son
Description: 2 Kings 11:1
NET Translation: When Athaliah, the mother of Ahaziah, saw that her son was dead, she was determined to destroy the entire royal line.
DARBY Translation: And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she rose up and destroyed all the royal seed.
KJV Translation: And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.
Keywords: King, Sister, Son
Description: 2 Kings 11:2
NET Translation: So Jehosheba, the daughter of King Jehoram and sister of Ahaziah, took Ahaziah’s son Joash and stole him away from the rest of the royal descendants who were to be executed. She hid him and his nurse in the room where the bed covers were stored. So he was hidden from Athaliah and escaped execution.
DARBY Translation: But Jehosheba, the daughter of king Joram, the sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah and stole him from among the king's sons that were slain, [and hid] him and his nurse in the bedchamber; and they hid him from Athaliah, so that he was not slain.
KJV Translation: But Jehosheba, the daughter of king Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons [which were] slain; and they hid him, [even] him and his nurse, in the bedchamber from Athaliah, so that he was not slain.
Keywords: Athaliah
Description: 2 Kings 11:3
NET Translation: He hid out with his nurse in the Lord’s temple for six years, while Athaliah was ruling over the land.
DARBY Translation: And he was with her hid in the house of Jehovah six years. And Athaliah reigned over the land.
KJV Translation: And he was with her hid in the house of the LORD six years. And Athaliah did reign over the land.
Keywords: Covenant, Ear, Oath
Description: 2 Kings 11:4
NET Translation: In the seventh year Jehoiada summoned the officers of the units of hundreds of the Carians and the royal bodyguard. He met with them in the Lord’s temple. He made an agreement with them and made them swear an oath of allegiance in the Lord’s temple. Then he showed them the king’s son.
DARBY Translation: And in the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the captains of the hundreds, of the bodyguard and the couriers, and brought them to him into the house of Jehovah, and made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in the house of Jehovah, and shewed them the king's son.
KJV Translation: And the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the rulers over hundreds, with the captains and the guard, and brought them to him into the house of the LORD, and made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in the house of the LORD, and shewed them the king's son.
Keywords: Art, Bath, Sabbath, Watch
Description: 2 Kings 11:5
NET Translation: He ordered them, “This is what you must do. One third of the unit that is on duty during the Sabbath will guard the royal palace.
DARBY Translation: And he commanded them saying, This is the thing which ye shall do: a third part of you, that come in on the sabbath, shall be keepers of the watch of the king's house;
KJV Translation: And he commanded them, saying, This [is] the thing that ye shall do; A third part of you that enter in on the sabbath shall even be keepers of the watch of the king's house;
Keywords: Art, Gate, Hind, Watch
Description: 2 Kings 11:6
NET Translation: Another third of you will be stationed at the Foundation Gate. Still another third of you will be stationed at the gate behind the royal guard. You will take turns guarding the palace.
DARBY Translation: and a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the couriers; and ye shall keep the watch of the house for a defence.
KJV Translation: And a third part [shall be] at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down.
Keywords: Watch
Description: 2 Kings 11:7
NET Translation: The two units who are off duty on the Sabbath will guard the Lord’s temple and protect the king.
DARBY Translation: And the two parts of you, all those that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of Jehovah about the king.
KJV Translation: And two parts of all you that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of the LORD about the king.
Keywords: Ass, Compass, Hin, King, Man
Description: 2 Kings 11:8
NET Translation: You must surround the king. Each of you must hold his weapon in his hand. Whoever approaches your ranks must be killed. You must accompany the king wherever he goes.”
DARBY Translation: And ye shall encompass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand; and he that comes within the ranks shall be put to death; and ye shall be with the king when he goes out and when he comes in.
KJV Translation: And ye shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand: and he that cometh within the ranges, let him be slain: and be ye with the king as he goeth out and as he cometh in.
Keywords: Man, Priest
Description: 2 Kings 11:9
NET Translation: The officers of the units of hundreds did just as Jehoiada the priest ordered. Each of them took his men, those who were on duty during the Sabbath as well as those who were off duty on the Sabbath, and reported to Jehoiada the priest.
DARBY Translation: And the captains of the hundreds did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded; and they took every man his men, those that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that were to go forth on the sabbath, and they came to Jehoiada the priest.
KJV Translation: And the captains over the hundreds did according to all [things] that Jehoiada the priest commanded: and they took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that should go out on the sabbath, and came to Jehoiada the priest.
Keywords: King, Priest, Temple
Description: 2 Kings 11:10
NET Translation: The priest gave to the officers of the units of hundreds King David’s spears and the shields that were kept in the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: And the priest gave to the captains of the hundreds king David's spears and shields which were in the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And to the captains over hundreds did the priest give king David's spears and shields, that [were] in the temple of the LORD.
Keywords: Altar, Guard, Man, Temple
Description: 2 Kings 11:11
NET Translation: The royal bodyguard took their stations, each holding his weapon in his hand. They lined up from the south side of the temple to the north side and stood near the altar and the temple, surrounding the king.
DARBY Translation: And the couriers stood by the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, toward the altar and the house.
KJV Translation: And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, round about the king, from the right corner of the temple to the left corner of the temple, [along] by the altar and the temple.
Keywords: God, Save
Description: 2 Kings 11:12
NET Translation: Jehoiada led out the king’s son and placed on him the crown and the royal insignia. They proclaimed him king and poured olive oil on his head. They clapped their hands and cried out, “Long live the king!”
DARBY Translation: And he brought forth the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and [gave him] the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, Long live the king!
KJV Translation: And he brought forth the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and [gave him] the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.
Keywords: Athaliah, Guard, Temple
Description: 2 Kings 11:13
NET Translation: When Athaliah heard the royal guard shout, she joined the crowd at the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: And Athaliah heard the noise of the couriers [and] of the people; and she came to the people into the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And when Athaliah heard the noise of the guard [and] of the people, she came to the people into the temple of the LORD.
Keywords: Athaliah, King
Description: 2 Kings 11:14
NET Translation: Then she saw the king standing by the pillar, according to custom. The officers stood beside the king with their trumpets, and all the people of the land were celebrating and blowing trumpets. Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason, treason!”
DARBY Translation: And she looked, and behold, the king stood on the dais, according to the custom, and the princes and the trumpeters were by the king; and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets. And Athaliah rent her garments and cried, Conspiracy! Conspiracy!
KJV Translation: And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner [was], and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets: and Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, Treason.
Keywords: Priest
Description: 2 Kings 11:15
NET Translation: Jehoiada the priest ordered the officers of the units of hundreds, who were in charge of the army, “Bring her outside the temple to the guards. Put to death by the sword anyone who follows her.” The priest gave this order because he had decided she should not be executed in the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of the hundreds that were set over the host, and said to them, Lead her forth without the ranks; and whosoever follows her, slay with the sword; for the priest said, Let her not be put to death in the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: But Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of the hundreds, the officers of the host, and said unto them, Have her forth without the ranges: and him that followeth her kill with the sword. For the priest had said, Let her not be slain in the house of the LORD.
Description: 2 Kings 11:16
NET Translation: They seized her and took her into the precincts of the royal palace through the horses’ entrance. There she was executed.
DARBY Translation: And they made way for her, and she went by the way by which the horses entered the king's house, and there was she put to death.
KJV Translation: And they laid hands on her; and she went by the way by the which the horses came into the king's house: and there was she slain.
Keywords: Covenant, King
Description: 2 Kings 11:17
NET Translation: Jehoiada then drew up a covenant between the Lord and the king and people, stipulating that they should be loyal to the Lord.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoiada made a covenant between Jehovah and the king and the people, that they should be the people of Jehovah; and between the king and the people.
KJV Translation: And Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people, that they should be the LORD'S people; between the king also and the people.
Keywords: Priest
Description: 2 Kings 11:18
NET Translation: All the people of the land went and demolished the temple of Baal. They smashed its altars and idols to bits. They killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altar. Jehoiada the priest then placed guards at the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: Then all the people of the land went into the house of Baal, and broke it down: his altars and his images they broke in pieces completely, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And all the people of the land went into the house of Baal, and brake it down; his altars and his images brake they in pieces thoroughly, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD.
Keywords: Gate, Guard, King, Throne
Description: 2 Kings 11:19
NET Translation: He took the officers of the units of hundreds, the Carians, the royal bodyguard, and all the people of the land, and together they led the king down from the Lord’s temple. They entered the royal palace through the Gate of the Royal Bodyguard, and the king sat down on the royal throne.
DARBY Translation: And he took the captains of the hundreds, and the bodyguard, and the couriers, and all the people of the land; and they brought down the king from the house of Jehovah, and came by the way through the gate of the couriers into the king's house. And he sat upon the throne of the Kings.
KJV Translation: And he took the rulers over hundreds, and the captains, and the guard, and all the people of the land; and they brought down the king from the house of the LORD, and came by the way of the gate of the guard to the king's house. And he sat on the throne of the Kings.
Keywords: Athaliah, Sword
Description: 2 Kings 11:20
NET Translation: All the people of the land celebrated, for the city had rest now that they had killed Athaliah with the sword in the royal palace.
DARBY Translation: And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet; and they had slain Athaliah with the sword [beside] the king's house.
KJV Translation: And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was in quiet: and they slew Athaliah with the sword [beside] the king's house.
Keywords: Jehoash, Years
Description: 2 Kings 11:21
NET Translation: (12:1) Jehoash was seven years old when he began to reign.
DARBY Translation: Jehoash was seven years old when he began to reign.
KJV Translation: Seven years old [was] Jehoash when he began to reign.
Keywords: Ear, Forty, Jehoash, Jehu, Name, Years
Description: 2 Kings 12:1
NET Translation: (12:2) In Jehu’s seventh year Jehoash became king; he reigned for forty years in Jerusalem. His mother was Zibiah, who was from Beer Sheba.
DARBY Translation: In the seventh year of Jehu, Jehoash began to reign; and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Zibiah of Beer-sheba.
KJV Translation: In the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Zibiah of Beersheba.
Keywords: Jehoash, Priest
Description: 2 Kings 12:2
NET Translation: Jehoash did what the Lord approved all his days when Jehoiada the priest taught him.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoash did what was right in the sight of Jehovah, all the days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
KJV Translation: And Jehoash did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Keywords: High Places, Incense
Description: 2 Kings 12:3
NET Translation: But the high places were not eliminated; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense on the high places.
DARBY Translation: Only, the high places were not removed: the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.
KJV Translation: But the high places were not taken away: the people still sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places.
Keywords: Art, Heart, Jehoash, Man, Money
Description: 2 Kings 12:4
NET Translation: Jehoash said to the priests, “I place at your disposal all the consecrated silver that has been brought to the Lord’s temple, including the silver collected from the census tax, the silver received from those who have made vows, and all the silver that people have voluntarily contributed to the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the hallowed things that is brought into the house of Jehovah, the money of every one that passes [the account], the money at which every man is valued, [and] all the money that comes into any man's heart to bring into the house of Jehovah,
KJV Translation: And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the dedicated things that is brought into the house of the LORD, [even] the money of every one that passeth [the account], the money that every man is set at, [and] all the money that cometh into any man's heart to bring into the house of the LORD,
Keywords: Man
Description: 2 Kings 12:5
NET Translation: The priests should receive the silver they need from the treasurers and repair any damage to the temple they discover.”
DARBY Translation: let the priests take it, every man of his acquaintance; and let them repair the breaches of the house, wherever any breach is found.
KJV Translation: Let the priests take [it] to them, every man of his acquaintance: and let them repair the breaches of the house, wheresoever any breach shall be found.
Keywords: Ear, Jehoash, King
Description: 2 Kings 12:6
NET Translation: By the twenty-third year of King Jehoash’s reign the priests had still not repaired the damage to the temple.
DARBY Translation: And it was [so that] in the twenty-third year of king Jehoash, the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house.
KJV Translation: But it was [so, that] in the three and twentieth year of king Jehoash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house.
Keywords: Called, Deliver, Jehoash, King, Money
Description: 2 Kings 12:7
NET Translation: So King Jehoash summoned Jehoiada the priest along with the other priests, and said to them, “Why have you not repaired the damage to the temple? Now, take no more silver from your treasurers unless you intend to use it to repair the damage.”
DARBY Translation: Then king Jehoash called for Jehoiada the priest, and the priests, and said to them, Why have ye not repaired the breaches of the house? And now receive no money of your acquaintances, but give it for the breaches of the house.
KJV Translation: Then king Jehoash called for Jehoiada the priest, and the [other] priests, and said unto them, Why repair ye not the breaches of the house? now therefore receive no [more] money of your acquaintance, but deliver it for the breaches of the house.
Keywords: Money
Description: 2 Kings 12:8
NET Translation: The priests agreed not to collect silver from the people and relieved themselves of personal responsibility for the temple repairs.
DARBY Translation: And the priests consented to receive no money of the people, and that they should only repair the breaches of the house.
KJV Translation: And the priests consented to receive no [more] money of the people, neither to repair the breaches of the house.
Keywords: Money, Priest
Description: 2 Kings 12:9
NET Translation: Jehoiada the priest took a chest and drilled a hole in its lid. He placed it on the right side of the altar near the entrance of the Lord’s temple. The priests who guarded the entrance would put into it all the silver brought to the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoiada the priest took a chest, and bored a hole in the lid, and set it beside the altar, on the right side as one comes into the house of Jehovah; and the priests that kept the door put into it all the money brought into the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: But Jehoiada the priest took a chest, and bored a hole in the lid of it, and set it beside the altar, on the right side as one cometh into the house of the LORD: and the priests that kept the door put therein all the money [that was] brought into the house of the LORD.
Keywords: High Priest, Money, Priest
Description: 2 Kings 12:10
NET Translation: When they saw the chest was full of silver, the royal secretary and the high priest counted the silver that had been brought to the Lord’s temple and bagged it up.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when they saw that there was much money in the chest, that the king's scribe and the high priest came up, and they tied up and counted the money that was found in the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And it was [so], when they saw that [there was] much money in the chest, that the king's scribe and the high priest came up, and they put up in bags, and told the money that was found in the house of the LORD.
Description: 2 Kings 12:11
NET Translation: They would then hand over the silver that had been weighed to the construction foremen assigned to the Lord’s temple. They hired carpenters and builders to work on the Lord’s temple,
DARBY Translation: And they gave the money, weighed out into the hands of them that did the work, who were appointed over the house of Jehovah; and they laid it out to the carpenters and builders that wrought upon the house of Jehovah,
KJV Translation: And they gave the money, being told, into the hands of them that did the work, that had the oversight of the house of the LORD: and they laid it out to the carpenters and builders, that wrought upon the house of the LORD,
Description: 2 Kings 12:12
NET Translation: as well as masons and stonecutters. They bought wood and chiseled stone to repair the damage to the Lord’s temple and also paid for all the other expenses.
DARBY Translation: and to masons, and hewers of stone, and to buy timber and hewn stone to repair the breaches of the house of Jehovah, and for all that had to be laid out on the house for repairs.
KJV Translation: And to masons, and hewers of stone, and to buy timber and hewed stone to repair the breaches of the house of the LORD, and for all that was laid out for the house to repair [it].
Keywords: Money
Description: 2 Kings 12:13
NET Translation: The silver brought to the Lord’s temple was not used for silver bowls, trimming shears, basins, trumpets, or any kind of gold or silver implements.
DARBY Translation: However there were not made for the house of Jehovah basons of silver, knives, bowls, trumpets, nor any utensil of gold or utensil of silver, of the money that was brought [into] the house of Jehovah;
KJV Translation: Howbeit there were not made for the house of the LORD bowls of silver, snuffers, basons, trumpets, any vessels of gold, or vessels of silver, of the money [that was] brought into the house of the LORD:
Description: 2 Kings 12:14
NET Translation: It was handed over to the foremen who used it to repair the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: but they gave that to the workmen, and repaired the house of Jehovah with it.
KJV Translation: But they gave that to the workmen, and repaired therewith the house of the LORD.
Keywords: Hand, Money
Description: 2 Kings 12:15
NET Translation: They did not audit the treasurers who disbursed the funds to the foremen, for they were honest.
DARBY Translation: And they did not reckon with the men into whose hand they gave the money to be bestowed on workmen; for they dealt faithfully.
KJV Translation: Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully.
Keywords: Ass, Money, Sin, Trespass
Description: 2 Kings 12:16
NET Translation: (The silver collected in conjunction with reparation offerings and sin offerings was not brought to the Lord’s temple; it belonged to the priests.)
DARBY Translation: The money of trespass-offerings, and the money of sin-offerings, was not brought into the house of Jehovah: it was for the priests.
KJV Translation: The trespass money and sin money was not brought into the house of the LORD: it was the priests'.
Keywords: King, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 12:17
NET Translation: At that time King Hazael of Syria attacked Gath and captured it. Hazael then decided to attack Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath, and took it. And Hazael set his face to go up against Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath, and took it: and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem.
Keywords: Gold, Jehoash, Judah, King
Description: 2 Kings 12:18
NET Translation: King Jehoash of Judah collected all the sacred items that his ancestors Jehoshaphat, Jehoram, and Ahaziah, Kings of Judah, had consecrated, as well as his own sacred items and all the gold that could be found in the treasuries of the Lord’s temple and the royal palace. He sent it all to King Hazael of Syria, who then withdrew from Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoash king of Judah took all the hallowed things that Jehoshaphat and Jehoram and Ahaziah, his fathers, Kings of Judah, had dedicated, and his own hallowed things, and all the gold found in the treasures of the house of Jehovah and in the king's house, and sent it to Hazael king of Syria; and he went away from Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: And Jehoash king of Judah took all the hallowed things that Jehoshaphat, and Jehoram, and Ahaziah, his fathers, Kings of Judah, had dedicated, and his own hallowed things, and all the gold [that was] found in the treasures of the house of the LORD, and in the king's house, and sent [it] to Hazael king of Syria: and he went away from Jerusalem.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 12:19
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Joash’s reign, including all his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
KJV Translation: And the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
Description: 2 Kings 12:20
NET Translation: His servants conspired against him and murdered Joash at Beth Millo, on the road that goes down to Silla.
DARBY Translation: And his servants rose up and made a conspiracy, and smote Joash in the house of Millo, at the descent of Silla.
KJV Translation: And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla.
Keywords: Amaziah, Buried, Mote, Son
Description: 2 Kings 12:21
NET Translation: His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer murdered him. He was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. His son Amaziah replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Jozachar the son of Shimeath and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, smote him and he died; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: For Jozachar the son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, smote him, and he died; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Ahaz, Ear, Israel, Jehu, Judah, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 13:1
NET Translation: In the twenty-third year of the reign of Judah’s King Joash son of Ahaziah, Jehu’s son Jehoahaz became king over Israel. He reigned in Samaria for seventeen years.
DARBY Translation: In the three-and-twentieth year of Joash the son of Ahaziah, king of Judah, Jehoahaz the son of Jehu began to reign over Israel in Samaria, for seventeen years.
KJV Translation: In the three and twentieth year of Joash the son of Ahaziah king of Judah Jehoahaz the son of Jehu began to reign over Israel in Samaria, [and reigned] seventeen years.
Keywords: Evil, Israel, Jeroboam, Son
Description: 2 Kings 13:2
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord. He continued in the sinful ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat who had encouraged Israel to sin; he did not repudiate those sins.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah, and followed the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin; he departed not from them.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD, and followed the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he departed not therefrom.
Keywords: Anger, Hand, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 13:3
NET Translation: The Lord was furious with Israel and handed them over to King Hazael of Syria and to Hazael’s son Ben Hadad for many years.
DARBY Translation: And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Israel, and he delivered them into the hand of Hazael king of Syria, and into the hand of Ben-Hadad the son of Hazael, all those days.
KJV Translation: And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he delivered them into the hand of Hazael king of Syria, and into the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael, all [their] days.
Keywords: Ahaz, King, Oppression, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 13:4
NET Translation: Jehoahaz asked for the Lord’s mercy, and the Lord responded favorably, for he saw that Israel was oppressed by the king of Syria.
DARBY Translation: (And Jehoahaz besought Jehovah, and Jehovah hearkened to him; for he saw the oppression of Israel, because the king of Syria oppressed them.
KJV Translation: And Jehoahaz besought the LORD, and the LORD hearkened unto him: for he saw the oppression of Israel, because the king of Syria oppressed them.
Keywords: Children, Hand, Israel
Description: 2 Kings 13:5
NET Translation: The Lord provided a deliverer for Israel, and they were freed from Syria’s power. The Israelites once more lived in security.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah gave Israel a saviour, so that they went out from under the hand of the Syrians; and the children of Israel dwelt in their tents as before.
KJV Translation: (And the LORD gave Israel a saviour, so that they went out from under the hand of the Syrians: and the children of Israel dwelt in their tents, as beforetime.
Keywords: Israel
Description: 2 Kings 13:6
NET Translation: But they did not repudiate the sinful ways of the family of Jeroboam, who encouraged Israel to sin; they continued in those sins. There was even an Asherah pole standing in Samaria.
DARBY Translation: Nevertheless they departed not from the sins of the house of Jeroboam, who made Israel to sin: they walked therein; and there remained also the Asherah in Samaria.)
KJV Translation: Nevertheless they departed not from the sins of the house of Jeroboam, who made Israel sin, [but] walked therein: and there remained the grove also in Samaria.)
Keywords: Ahaz, King, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 13:7
NET Translation: Jehoahaz had no army left except for 50 horsemen, 10 chariots, and 10,000 foot soldiers. The king of Syria had destroyed his troops and trampled on them as dust.
DARBY Translation: For he had left of the people to Jehoahaz but fifty horsemen, and ten chariots, and ten thousand footmen; for the king of Syria had destroyed them, and had made them like the dust by threshing.
KJV Translation: Neither did he leave of the people to Jehoahaz but fifty horsemen, and ten chariots, and ten thousand footmen; for the king of Syria had destroyed them, and had made them like the dust by threshing.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 13:8
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Jehoahaz’s reign, including all his accomplishments and successes, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
Keywords: Ahaz, Buried, Son
Description: 2 Kings 13:9
NET Translation: Jehoahaz passed away and was buried in Samaria. His son Jehoash replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoahaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in Samaria; and Joash his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Jehoahaz slept with his fathers; and they buried him in Samaria: and Joash his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Ahaz, Ear, Israel, Jehoash, Judah, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 13:10
NET Translation: In the thirty-seventh year of King Jehoash’s reign over Judah, Jehoahaz’s son Jehoash became king over Israel. He reigned in Samaria for sixteen years.
DARBY Translation: In the thirty-seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, for sixteen years.
KJV Translation: In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, [and reigned] sixteen years.
Keywords: Evil, Israel, Jeroboam, Son
Description: 2 Kings 13:11
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord. He did not repudiate the sinful ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat who encouraged Israel to sin; he continued in those sins.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah; he departed not from any of the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin: he walked therein.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD; he departed not from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel sin: [but] he walked therein.
Keywords: Amaziah, Book, King, Might, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 13:12
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Jehoash’s reign, including all his accomplishments and his successful war with King Amaziah of Judah, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, and his might with which he fought against Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
KJV Translation: And the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, and his might wherewith he fought against Amaziah king of Judah, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
Keywords: Buried, Jeroboam, Samaria
Description: 2 Kings 13:13
NET Translation: Jehoash passed away and Jeroboam succeeded him on the throne. Jehoash was buried in Samaria with the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And Joash slept with his fathers, and Jeroboam sat upon his throne; and Joash was buried in Samaria with the Kings of Israel.
KJV Translation: And Joash slept with his fathers; and Jeroboam sat upon his throne: and Joash was buried in Samaria with the Kings of Israel.
Keywords: Chariot, Elisha, Israel, King, Riot, Sick
Description: 2 Kings 13:14
NET Translation: Now Elisha had a terminal illness. King Jehoash of Israel went down to visit him. He wept before him and said, “My father, my father! The chariot and horsemen of Israel!”
DARBY Translation: And Elisha fell sick of his sickness in which he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down to him, and wept over his face, and said, My father, my father! the chariot of Israel and the horsemen thereof!
KJV Translation: Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.
Keywords: Bow, Elisha
Description: 2 Kings 13:15
NET Translation: Elisha told him, “Take a bow and some arrows,” and he did so.
DARBY Translation: And Elisha said to him, Take bow and arrows. And he took a bow and arrows.
KJV Translation: And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows. And he took unto him bow and arrows.
Keywords: Elisha, Hand, King
Description: 2 Kings 13:16
NET Translation: Then Elisha told the king of Israel, “Aim the bow.” He did so, and Elisha placed his hands on the king’s hands.
DARBY Translation: And he said to the king of Israel, Put thy hand upon the bow. And he put his hand [upon it]; and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands,
KJV Translation: And he said to the king of Israel, Put thine hand upon the bow. And he put his hand [upon it]: and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands.
Keywords: Arrow, Elisha, Halt, Mite
Description: 2 Kings 13:17
NET Translation: Elisha said, “Open the east window,” and he did so. Elisha said, “Shoot!” and he did so. Elisha said, “This arrow symbolizes the victory the Lord will give you over Syria. You will annihilate Syria in Aphek!”
DARBY Translation: and said, Open the window eastward. And he opened [it]. And Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, An arrow of Jehovah's deliverance, even an arrow of deliverance from the Syrians; and thou shalt smite the Syrians in Aphek, till thou hast consumed [them].
KJV Translation: And he said, Open the window eastward. And he opened [it]. Then Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, The arrow of the LORD'S deliverance, and the arrow of deliverance from Syria: for thou shalt smite the Syrians in Aphek, till thou have consumed [them].
Keywords: King, Mite, Mote
Description: 2 Kings 13:18
NET Translation: Then Elisha said, “Take the arrows,” and he did so. He told the king of Israel, “Strike the ground!” He struck the ground three times and stopped.
DARBY Translation: And he said, Take the arrows. And he took [them]. And he said to the king of Israel, Smite upon the ground. And he smote thrice, and stayed.
KJV Translation: And he said, Take the arrows. And he took [them]. And he said unto the king of Israel, Smite upon the ground. And he smote thrice, and stayed.
Keywords: God, Halt, Man, Mite, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 13:19
NET Translation: The prophet got angry at him and said, “If you had struck the ground five or six times, you would have annihilated Syria! But now, you will defeat Syria only three times.”
DARBY Translation: And the man of God was wroth with him, and said, Thou shouldest have smitten five or six times; then wouldest thou have smitten the Syrians till thou hadst consumed [them]; whereas now thou shalt smite Syria but thrice.
KJV Translation: And the man of God was wroth with him, and said, Thou shouldest have smitten five or six times; then hadst thou smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed [it]: whereas now thou shalt smite Syria [but] thrice.
Keywords: Buried, Elisha
Description: 2 Kings 13:20
NET Translation: Elisha died and was buried. Moabite raiding parties invaded the land at the beginning of the year.
DARBY Translation: And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year.
KJV Translation: And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year.
Keywords: Man, Sepulchre
Description: 2 Kings 13:21
NET Translation: One day some men were burying a man when they spotted a raiding party. So they threw the dead man into Elisha’s tomb. When the body touched Elisha’s bones, the dead man came to life and stood on his feet.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass as they were burying a man, that behold, they saw the band, and they cast the man into the sepulchre of Elisha; and the man went [down], and touched the bones of Elisha, and he revived, and stood upon his feet.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band [of men]; and they cast the man into the sepulchre of Elisha: and when the man was let down, and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet.
Keywords: Israel, King, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 13:22
NET Translation: Now King Hazael of Syria oppressed Israel throughout Jehoahaz’s reign.
DARBY Translation: And Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.
KJV Translation: But Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.
Keywords: Covenant
Description: 2 Kings 13:23
NET Translation: But the Lord had mercy on them and felt pity for them. He extended his favor to them because of the promise he had made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He has been unwilling to destroy them or remove them from his presence to this very day.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah was gracious to them, and had compassion on them, and had respect to them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; and he would not destroy them, neither did he cast them from his presence up to that time.
KJV Translation: And the LORD was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet.
Keywords: King, Son, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 13:24
NET Translation: When King Hazael of Syria died, his son Ben Hadad replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Hazael king of Syria died, and Ben-Hadad his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: So Hazael king of Syria died; and Benhadad his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Ahaz, Hand, Jehoash, Son
Description: 2 Kings 13:25
NET Translation: Jehoahaz’s son Jehoash took back from Ben Hadad son of Hazael the cities that he had taken from his father Jehoahaz in war. Jehoash defeated him three times and recovered the Israelite cities.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz took again out of the hand of Ben-Hadad the son of Hazael the cities which he had taken out of the hand of Jehoahaz his father in the war. Three times did Joash beat him, and recovered the cities of Israel.
KJV Translation: And Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz took again out of the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael the cities, which he had taken out of the hand of Jehoahaz his father by war. Three times did Joash beat him, and recovered the cities of Israel.
Keywords: Ahaz, Amaziah, Ear, Israel, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 14:1
NET Translation: In the second year of the reign of Israel’s King Joash son of Joahaz, Joash’s son Amaziah became king over Judah.
DARBY Translation: In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel, began Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, to reign.
KJV Translation: In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel reigned Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah.
Keywords: Dan, Name, Years
Description: 2 Kings 14:2
NET Translation: He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother was Jehoaddan, who was from Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: He was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.
Keywords: David
Description: 2 Kings 14:3
NET Translation: He did what the Lord approved, but not like David his ancestor had done. He followed the example of his father Joash.
DARBY Translation: And he did what was right in the sight of Jehovah, yet not like David his father: he did according to all that Joash his father had done.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, yet not like David his father: he did according to all things as Joash his father did.
Keywords: High Places, Incense, Sacrifice
Description: 2 Kings 14:4
NET Translation: But the high places were not eliminated; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense on the high places.
DARBY Translation: Only, the high places were not removed: the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.
KJV Translation: Howbeit the high places were not taken away: as yet the people did sacrifice and burnt incense on the high places.
Keywords: King, Kingdom
Description: 2 Kings 14:5
NET Translation: When he had secured control of the kingdom, he executed the servants who had assassinated his father.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when the kingdom was established in his hand, that he slew his servants who had smitten the king his father.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his servants which had slain the king his father.
Keywords: Book, Children, Death, Law, Man
Description: 2 Kings 14:6
NET Translation: But he did not execute the sons of the assassins. He obeyed the Lord’s commandment as recorded in the scroll of the law of Moses, “Fathers must not be put to death for what their sons do, and sons must not be put to death for what their fathers do. A man must be put to death only for his own sin.”
DARBY Translation: But the children of those that smote [him] he did not put to death; according to that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein Jehovah commanded saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
KJV Translation: But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Keywords: Called, Name, Salt, Valley
Description: 2 Kings 14:7
NET Translation: He defeated 10,000 Edomites in the Salt Valley; he captured Sela in battle and renamed it Joktheel, a name it has retained to this very day.
DARBY Translation: He smote of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Sela in the war, and called the name of it Joktheel to this day.
KJV Translation: He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.
Keywords: Ahaz, Amaziah, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 14:8
NET Translation: Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel. He said, “Come, let’s meet face to face.”
DARBY Translation: Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz, son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.
KJV Translation: Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.
Keywords: Amaziah, Beast, Cedar, Israel, Jehoash, King, Lebanon, Son
Description: 2 Kings 14:9
NET Translation: King Jehoash of Israel sent this message back to King Amaziah of Judah, “A thornbush in Lebanon sent this message to a cedar in Lebanon, ‘Give your daughter to my son as a wife.’ Then a wild animal of Lebanon came by and trampled down the thorn.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoash king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thorn-bush that is in Lebanon sent to the cedar that is in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son as wife; and there passed by the wild beast that is in Lebanon, and trode down the thorn-bush.
KJV Translation: And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that [was] in Lebanon sent to the cedar that [was] in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that [was] in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.
Keywords: Art, Glory, Heart, Judah
Description: 2 Kings 14:10
NET Translation: You thoroughly defeated Edom, and it has gone to your head! Gloat over your success, but stay in your palace. Why bring calamity on yourself? Why bring down yourself and Judah along with you?”
DARBY Translation: Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thy heart has lifted thee up: boast thyself, and abide at home; for why shouldest thou contend with misfortune, that thou shouldest fall, thou, and Judah with thee?
KJV Translation: Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory [of this], and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to [thy] hurt, that thou shouldest fall, [even] thou, and Judah with thee?
Keywords: Amaziah, Israel, Jehoash, Judah, King
Description: 2 Kings 14:11
NET Translation: But Amaziah would not heed the warning, so King Jehoash of Israel attacked. He and King Amaziah of Judah met face to face in Beth Shemesh of Judah.
DARBY Translation: But Amaziah would not hear. And Jehoash king of Israel went up; and they looked one another in the face, he and Amaziah king of Judah, at Beth-shemesh, which is in Judah.
KJV Translation: But Amaziah would not hear. Therefore Jehoash king of Israel went up; and he and Amaziah king of Judah looked one another in the face at Bethshemesh, which [belongeth] to Judah.
Keywords: Judah, Man
Description: 2 Kings 14:12
NET Translation: Judah was defeated by Israel, and each man ran back home.
DARBY Translation: And Judah was routed before Israel; and they fled every man to his tent.
KJV Translation: And Judah was put to the worse before Israel; and they fled every man to their tents.
Keywords: Amaziah, Ephraim, Gate, Israel, Jehoash, Jerusalem, King, Son, Wall
Description: 2 Kings 14:13
NET Translation: King Jehoash of Israel captured King Amaziah of Judah, son of Jehoash son of Ahaziah, in Beth Shemesh. He attacked Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Gate of Ephraim to the Corner Gate—a distance of about 600 feet.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Jehoash son of Ahaziah, at Beth-shemesh, and came to Jerusalem, and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim to the corner-gate, four hundred cubits.
KJV Translation: And Jehoash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Jehoash the son of Ahaziah, at Bethshemesh, and came to Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim unto the corner gate, four hundred cubits.
Keywords: Gold
Description: 2 Kings 14:14
NET Translation: He took away all the gold and silver, all the items found in the Lord’s temple and in the treasuries of the royal palace, and some hostages. Then he went back to Samaria.
DARBY Translation: And he took all the gold and the silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of Jehovah, and in the treasures of the king's house, and hostages, and returned to Samaria.
KJV Translation: And he took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house, and hostages, and returned to Samaria.
Keywords: Amaziah, Book, Jehoash, King, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 14:15
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Jehoash’s reign, including all his accomplishments and his successful war with King Amaziah of Judah, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Jehoash, what he did, and his might, and how he fought with Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Jehoash which he did, and his might, and how he fought with Amaziah king of Judah, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
Keywords: Buried, Jehoash, Jeroboam, Samaria, Son
Description: 2 Kings 14:16
NET Translation: Jehoash passed away and was buried in Samaria with the Kings of Israel. His son Jeroboam replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoash slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria with the Kings of Israel; and Jeroboam his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Jehoash slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria with the Kings of Israel; and Jeroboam his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Ahaz, Amaziah, Death, Israel, Jehoash, Judah, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 14:17
NET Translation: King Amaziah son of Joash of Judah lived for fifteen years after the death of King Jehoash son of Jehoahaz of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel, fifteen years.
KJV Translation: And Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel fifteen years.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 14:18
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Amaziah’s reign are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Amaziah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
KJV Translation: And the rest of the acts of Amaziah, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
Keywords: Conspiracy
Description: 2 Kings 14:19
NET Translation: Conspirators plotted against him in Jerusalem, so he fled to Lachish. But they sent assassins after him, and they killed him there.
DARBY Translation: And they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish; and they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.
KJV Translation: Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.
Keywords: Buried, Jerusalem
Description: 2 Kings 14:20
NET Translation: His body was carried back by horses, and he was buried in Jerusalem with his ancestors in the City of David.
DARBY Translation: And they brought him on horses, and he was buried at Jerusalem with his fathers, in the city of David.
KJV Translation: And they brought him on horses: and he was buried at Jerusalem with his fathers in the city of David.
Keywords: Judah, King, Years
Description: 2 Kings 14:21
NET Translation: All the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in his father Amaziah’s place.
DARBY Translation: And all the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah.
KJV Translation: And all the people of Judah took Azariah, which [was] sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah.
Keywords: King
Description: 2 Kings 14:22
NET Translation: Azariah built up Elat and restored it to Judah after the king had passed away.
DARBY Translation: It was he that built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after the king slept with his fathers.
KJV Translation: He built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.
Keywords: Amaziah, Ear, Forty, Israel, Jeroboam, Judah, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 14:23
NET Translation: In the fifteenth year of the reign of Judah’s King Amaziah son of Joash, Jeroboam son of Joash became king over Israel. He reigned for forty-one years in Samaria.
DARBY Translation: In the fifteenth year of Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel, began to reign in Samaria, for forty-one years.
KJV Translation: In the fifteenth year of Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel began to reign in Samaria, [and reigned] forty and one years.
Keywords: Evil, Israel, Jeroboam, Son
Description: 2 Kings 14:24
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord; he did not repudiate the sinful ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat who encouraged Israel to sin.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah: he departed not from any of the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD: he departed not from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.
Keywords: God, Hand, Israel, Sea, Servant, Son
Description: 2 Kings 14:25
NET Translation: He restored the border of Israel from Lebo Hamath in the north to the sea of the rift valley in the south, just as in the message from the Lord God of Israel that he had announced through his servant Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath Hepher.
DARBY Translation: He restored the border of Israel from the entrance of Hamath as far as the sea of the plain, according to the word of Jehovah the God of Israel, which he had spoken through his servant Jonah the prophet, the son of Amittai, who was of Gath-Hepher.
KJV Translation: He restored the coast of Israel from the entering of Hamath unto the sea of the plain, according to the word of the LORD God of Israel, which he spake by the hand of his servant Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet, which [was] of Gathhepher.
Description: 2 Kings 14:26
NET Translation: The Lord saw Israel’s intense suffering; everyone was weak and incapacitated and Israel had no deliverer.
DARBY Translation: For Jehovah saw that the affliction of Israel was very bitter; and that there was not any shut up, nor any left, nor any helper for Israel.
KJV Translation: For the LORD saw the affliction of Israel, [that it was] very bitter: for [there was] not any shut up, nor any left, nor any helper for Israel.
Keywords: Hand, Israel, Jeroboam, Lot, Name, Son
Description: 2 Kings 14:27
NET Translation: The Lord had not decreed that he would blot out Israel’s memory from under heaven, so he delivered them through Jeroboam son of Joash.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah had not said that he would blot out the name of Israel from under the heavens; and he saved them by the hand of Jeroboam the son of Joash.
KJV Translation: And the LORD said not that he would blot out the name of Israel from under heaven: but he saved them by the hand of Jeroboam the son of Joash.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 14:28
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Jeroboam’s reign, including all his accomplishments, his military success in restoring Israelite control over Damascus and Hamath, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, and all that he did, and his might, how he warred, and how he recovered for Israel that [which had belonged] to Judah in Damascus and in Hamath, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, and all that he did, and his might, how he warred, and how he recovered Damascus, and Hamath, [which belonged] to Judah, for Israel, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
Keywords: Jeroboam, Son
Description: 2 Kings 14:29
NET Translation: Jeroboam passed away and was buried in Samaria with the Kings of Israel. His son Zechariah replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Jeroboam slept with his fathers, with the Kings of Israel; and Zechariah his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Jeroboam slept with his fathers, [even] with the Kings of Israel; and Zachariah his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Amaziah, Ear, Israel, Jeroboam, Judah, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:1
NET Translation: In the twenty-seventh year of King Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Amaziah’s son Azariah became king over Judah.
DARBY Translation: In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel, Azariah son of Amaziah, king of Judah, began to reign.
KJV Translation: In the twenty and seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel began Azariah son of Amaziah king of Judah to reign.
Keywords: Name, Years
Description: 2 Kings 15:2
NET Translation: He was sixteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for fifty-two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jecholiah, who was from Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: He was sixteen years old when he began to reign; and he reigned fifty-two years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Jecholiah of Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: Sixteen years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned two and fifty years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Jecholiah of Jerusalem.
Keywords: Amaziah
Description: 2 Kings 15:3
NET Translation: He did what the Lord approved, just as his father Amaziah had done.
DARBY Translation: And he did what was right in the sight of Jehovah, according to all that his father Amaziah had done.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah had done;
Keywords: High Places, Incense, Save
Description: 2 Kings 15:4
NET Translation: But the high places were not eliminated; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense on the high places.
DARBY Translation: Only, the high places were not removed: the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.
KJV Translation: Save that the high places were not removed: the people sacrificed and burnt incense still on the high places.
Keywords: Jotham, Leper, Mote, Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:5
NET Translation: The Lord afflicted the king with an illness; he suffered from a skin disease until the day he died. He lived in separate quarters, while his son Jotham was in charge of the palace and ruled over the people of the land.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah smote the king, so that he was a leper to the day of his death, and dwelt in a separate house. And Jotham the king's son was over the house, judging the people of the land.
KJV Translation: And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house. And Jotham the king's son [was] over the house, judging the people of the land.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 15:6
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Azariah’s reign, including all his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Azariah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
KJV Translation: And the rest of the acts of Azariah, and all that he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
Keywords: Buried, Jotham, Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:7
NET Translation: Azariah passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. His son Jotham replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Azariah slept with his fathers, and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David; and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: So Azariah slept with his fathers; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Ear, Israel, Jeroboam, Judah, King, Samaria, Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:8
NET Translation: In the thirty-eighth year of King Azariah’s reign over Judah, Jeroboam’s son Zechariah became king over Israel. He reigned in Samaria for six months.
DARBY Translation: In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah king of Judah, Zechariah the son of Jeroboam reigned over Israel in Samaria, six months.
KJV Translation: In the thirty and eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did Zachariah the son of Jeroboam reign over Israel in Samaria six months.
Keywords: Evil, Israel, Jeroboam, Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:9
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord, as his ancestors had done. He did not repudiate the sinful ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat who encouraged Israel to sin.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah, according as his fathers had done: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD, as his fathers had done: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.
Keywords: Mote, Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:10
NET Translation: Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against him; he assassinated him in Ibleam and took his place as king.
DARBY Translation: And Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and smote him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and smote him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 15:11
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Zechariah’s reign are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Zechariah, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
KJV Translation: And the rest of the acts of Zachariah, behold, they [are] written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
Keywords: Israel, Throne
Description: 2 Kings 15:12
NET Translation: His assassination fulfilled the Lord’s message to Jehu, “Four generations of your descendants will rule on Israel’s throne.” And that is how it happened.
DARBY Translation: This was the word of Jehovah which he spoke to Jehu saying, Thy sons shall sit upon the throne of Israel unto the fourth [generation]. And so it came to pass.
KJV Translation: This [was] the word of the LORD which he spake unto Jehu, saying, Thy sons shall sit on the throne of Israel unto the fourth [generation]. And so it came to pass.
Keywords: Ear, King, Son, Uzziah
Description: 2 Kings 15:13
NET Translation: Shallum son of Jabesh became king in the thirty-ninth year of King Uzziah’s reign over Judah. He reigned for one month in Samaria.
DARBY Translation: Shallum the son of Jabesh began to reign in the thirty-ninth year of Uzziah king of Judah; and he reigned a full month in Samaria.
KJV Translation: Shallum the son of Jabesh began to reign in the nine and thirtieth year of Uzziah king of Judah; and he reigned a full month in Samaria.
Keywords: Mote, Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:14
NET Translation: Menahem son of Gadi went up from Tirzah to Samaria and attacked Shallum son of Jabesh. He killed him and took his place as king.
DARBY Translation: And Menahem the son of Gadi went up from Tirzah, and came to Samaria, and smote Shallum the son of Jabesh in Samaria, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: For Menahem the son of Gadi went up from Tirzah, and came to Samaria, and smote Shallum the son of Jabesh in Samaria, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Book, Conspiracy, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 15:15
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Shallum’s reign, including the conspiracy he organized, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Shallum, and his conspiracy which he made, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
KJV Translation: And the rest of the acts of Shallum, and his conspiracy which he made, behold, they [are] written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
Keywords: Coasts, Mote, Women
Description: 2 Kings 15:16
NET Translation: At that time Menahem came from Tirzah and attacked Tiphsah. He struck down all who lived in the city and the surrounding territory, because they would not surrender. He even ripped open the pregnant women.
DARBY Translation: Then Menahem smote Tiphsah, and all that were therein, and its territory from Tirzah, because they did not open [to him]; and he smote [it]: all the women in it that were with child he ripped up.
KJV Translation: Then Menahem smote Tiphsah, and all that [were] therein, and the coasts thereof from Tirzah: because they opened not [to him], therefore he smote [it; and] all the women therein that were with child he ripped up.
Keywords: Ear, Judah, King, Son, Years
Description: 2 Kings 15:17
NET Translation: In the thirty-ninth year of King Azariah’s reign over Judah, Menahem son of Gadi became king over Israel. He reigned for ten years in Samaria.
DARBY Translation: In the thirty-ninth year of Azariah king of Judah, Menahem the son of Gadi began to reign over Israel, for ten years, in Samaria.
KJV Translation: In the nine and thirtieth year of Azariah king of Judah began Menahem the son of Gadi to reign over Israel, [and reigned] ten years in Samaria.
Keywords: Evil, Israel, Jeroboam, Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:18
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord; he did not repudiate the sinful ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat, who encouraged Israel to sin. During his reign,
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah: he departed not, all his days, from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD: he departed not all his days from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.
Keywords: Assyria, Hand, King, Kingdom, Might, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 15:19
NET Translation: Pul king of Assyria invaded the land, and Menahem paid him 1,000 talents of silver to gain his support and to solidify his control of the kingdom.
DARBY Translation: Pul the king of Assyria came against the land; and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to establish the kingdom in his hand.
KJV Translation: [And] Pul the king of Assyria came against the land: and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.
Keywords: Assyria, King, Man, Money, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 15:20
NET Translation: Menahem got this silver by taxing all the wealthy men in Israel; he took fifty shekels of silver from each one of them and paid it to the king of Assyria. Then the king of Assyria left; he did not stay there in the land.
DARBY Translation: And Menahem exacted the money of Israel, of all those who were wealthy, of each man fifty shekels of silver, to give to the king of Assyria. And the king of Assyria turned back, and stayed not there in the land.
KJV Translation: And Menahem exacted the money of Israel, [even] of all the mighty men of wealth, of each man fifty shekels of silver, to give to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria turned back, and stayed not there in the land.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 15:21
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Menahem’s reign, including all his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Menahem, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
KJV Translation: And the rest of the acts of Menahem, and all that he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
Keywords: Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:22
NET Translation: Menahem passed away and his son Pekahiah replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Ear, Israel, Judah, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:23
NET Translation: In the fiftieth year of King Azariah’s reign over Judah, Menahem’s son Pekahiah became king over Israel. He reigned in Samaria for two years.
DARBY Translation: In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah the son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria, for two years.
KJV Translation: In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekahiah the son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria, [and reigned] two years.
Keywords: Evil, Israel, Jeroboam, Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:24
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord; he did not repudiate the sinful ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat who encouraged Israel to sin.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.
Keywords: Mote, Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:25
NET Translation: His officer Pekah son of Remaliah conspired against him. He and fifty Gileadites assassinated Pekahiah, as well as Argob and Arieh, in Samaria in the fortress of the royal palace. Pekah then took his place as king.
DARBY Translation: And Pekah the son of Remaliah, his captain, conspired against him, and smote him in Samaria, in the fortress of the king's house, with Argob and Arieh, and with him fifty men of the Gileadites; and he slew him, and reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: But Pekah the son of Remaliah, a captain of his, conspired against him, and smote him in Samaria, in the palace of the king's house, with Argob and Arieh, and with him fifty men of the Gileadites: and he killed him, and reigned in his room.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 15:26
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Pekahiah’s reign, including all his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
KJV Translation: And the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they [are] written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
Keywords: Ear, Israel, Judah, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:27
NET Translation: In the fifty-second year of King Azariah’s reign over Judah, Pekah son of Remaliah became king over Israel. He reigned in Samaria for twenty years.
DARBY Translation: In the fifty-second year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekah the son of Remaliah began to reign over Israel in Samaria, for twenty years.
KJV Translation: In the two and fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekah the son of Remaliah began to reign over Israel in Samaria, [and reigned] twenty years.
Keywords: Evil, Israel, Jeroboam, Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:28
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord; he did not repudiate the sinful ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat who encouraged Israel to sin.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.
Keywords: Israel, King
Description: 2 Kings 15:29
NET Translation: During Pekah’s reign over Israel, King Tiglath-Pileser of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel Beth Maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the territory of Naphtali. He deported the people to Assyria.
DARBY Translation: In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria came and took Ijon, and Abel-Beth-Maachah, and Janoah, and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Gilead, and Galilee, all the land of Naphtali, and carried them captive to Assyria.
KJV Translation: In the days of Pekah king of Israel came Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, and took Ijon, and Abelbethmaachah, and Janoah, and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Gilead, and Galilee, all the land of Naphtali, and carried them captive to Assyria.
Keywords: Conspiracy, Ear, Jotham, Mote, Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:30
NET Translation: Hoshea son of Elah conspired against Pekah son of Remaliah. He assassinated him and took his place as king, in the twentieth year of the reign of Jotham son of Uzziah.
DARBY Translation: And Hoshea the son of Elah made a conspiracy against Pekah the son of Remaliah, and smote him and slew him; and he reigned in his stead, in the twentieth year of Jotham the son of Uzziah.
KJV Translation: And Hoshea the son of Elah made a conspiracy against Pekah the son of Remaliah, and smote him, and slew him, and reigned in his stead, in the twentieth year of Jotham the son of Uzziah.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 15:31
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Pekah’s reign, including all his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Pekah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
KJV Translation: And the rest of the acts of Pekah, and all that he did, behold, they [are] written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
Keywords: Ear, Israel, Jotham, Judah, King, Son, Uzziah
Description: 2 Kings 15:32
NET Translation: In the second year of the reign of Israel’s King Pekah son of Remaliah, Uzziah’s son Jotham became king over Judah.
DARBY Translation: In the second year of Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, Jotham the son of Uzziah, king of Judah, began to reign.
KJV Translation: In the second year of Pekah the son of Remaliah king of Israel began Jotham the son of Uzziah king of Judah to reign.
Keywords: Name, Years
Description: 2 Kings 15:33
NET Translation: He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother was Jerusha the daughter of Zadok.
DARBY Translation: He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Jerusha, the daughter of Zadok.
KJV Translation: Five and twenty years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Jerusha, the daughter of Zadok.
Keywords: Uzziah
Description: 2 Kings 15:34
NET Translation: He did what the Lord approved, just as his father Uzziah had done.
DARBY Translation: And he did what was right in the sight of Jehovah: he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD: he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.
Keywords: Gate, High Places, Incense
Description: 2 Kings 15:35
NET Translation: But the high places were not eliminated; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense on the high places. He built the Upper Gate to the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: Only, the high places were not removed: the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places. It was he who built the upper gate of the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Howbeit the high places were not removed: the people sacrificed and burned incense still in the high places. He built the higher gate of the house of the LORD.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 15:36
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Jotham’s reign, including his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all that he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
Keywords: Judah, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:37
NET Translation: In those days the Lord prompted King Rezin of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah to attack Judah.
DARBY Translation: In those days Jehovah began to send against Judah Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah.
KJV Translation: In those days the LORD began to send against Judah Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah.
Keywords: Ahaz, Buried, David, Jotham, Son
Description: 2 Kings 15:38
NET Translation: Jotham passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the city of his ancestor David. His son Ahaz replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Ahaz, Ear, Jotham, Judah, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 16:1
NET Translation: In the seventeenth year of the reign of Pekah son of Remaliah, Jotham’s son Ahaz became king over Judah.
DARBY Translation: In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah, Ahaz the son of Jotham, king of Judah, began to reign.
KJV Translation: In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah Ahaz the son of Jotham king of Judah began to reign.
Keywords: Ahaz, David, Years
Description: 2 Kings 16:2
NET Translation: Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. He did not do what pleased the Lord his God, in contrast to his ancestor David.
DARBY Translation: Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign; and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. And he did not what was right in the sight of Jehovah his God, like David his father,
KJV Translation: Twenty years old [was] Ahaz when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem, and did not [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD his God, like David his father.
Keywords: Ass, Children, Son
Description: 2 Kings 16:3
NET Translation: He followed in the footsteps of the Kings of Israel. He passed his son through the fire, a horrible sin practiced by the nations whom the Lord drove out from before the Israelites.
DARBY Translation: but walked in the way of the Kings of Israel, and even caused his son to pass through the fire, according to the abominations of the nations that Jehovah had dispossessed from before the children of Israel.
KJV Translation: But he walked in the way of the Kings of Israel, yea, and made his son to pass through the fire, according to the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out from before the children of Israel.
Keywords: Incense
Description: 2 Kings 16:4
NET Translation: He offered sacrifices and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree.
DARBY Translation: And he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.
KJV Translation: And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.
Keywords: Israel, Jerusalem, King, Son, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 16:5
NET Translation: At that time King Rezin of Syria and King Pekah son of Remaliah of Israel attacked Jerusalem. They besieged Ahaz, but were unable to conquer him.
DARBY Translation: Then Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah son of Remaliah, the king of Israel, came up to Jerusalem to battle; and they besieged Ahaz, but were unable to conquer him.
KJV Translation: Then Rezin king of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to Jerusalem to war: and they besieged Ahaz, but could not overcome [him].
Keywords: Jews, King, Syria, Time
Description: 2 Kings 16:6
NET Translation: (At that time King Rezin of Syria recovered Elat for Syria; he drove the Judahites from there. Syrians arrived in Elat and live there to this very day.)
DARBY Translation: At that time Rezin king of Syria recovered Elath to Syria, and drove the Jews from Elath; and the Syrians came to Elath, and dwelt there to this day.
KJV Translation: At that time Rezin king of Syria recovered Elath to Syria, and drave the Jews from Elath: and the Syrians came to Elath, and dwelt there unto this day.
Keywords: Ahaz, Hand, King, Save, Servant
Description: 2 Kings 16:7
NET Translation: Ahaz sent messengers to King Tiglath-Pileser of Assyria, saying, “I am your servant and your dependent. March up and rescue me from the power of the king of Syria and the king of Israel, who have attacked me.”
DARBY Translation: And Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria, saying, I am thy servant and thy son: come up, and save me out of the hand of the king of Syria, and out of the hand of the king of Israel, who have risen up against me.
KJV Translation: So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, saying, I [am] thy servant and thy son: come up, and save me out of the hand of the king of Syria, and out of the hand of the king of Israel, which rise up against me.
Keywords: Ahaz, Gold, King, Silver
Description: 2 Kings 16:8
NET Translation: Then Ahaz took the silver and gold that were in the Lord’s temple and in the treasuries of the royal palace and sent it as tribute to the king of Assyria.
DARBY Translation: And Ahaz took the silver and the gold that was found in the house of Jehovah, and in the treasures of the king's house, and sent it [as] a present to the king of Assyria.
KJV Translation: And Ahaz took the silver and gold that was found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house, and sent [it for] a present to the king of Assyria.
Keywords: Assyria, King, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 16:9
NET Translation: The king of Assyria responded favorably to his request; he attacked Damascus and captured it. He deported the people to Kir and executed Rezin.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Assyria hearkened to him; and the king of Assyria went up against Damascus, and took it, and carried it captive to Kir, and put Rezin to death.
KJV Translation: And the king of Assyria hearkened unto him: for the king of Assyria went up against Damascus, and took it, and carried [the people of] it captive to Kir, and slew Rezin.
Keywords: Ahaz, Altar, Damascus, King, Meet, Priest, Ship
Description: 2 Kings 16:10
NET Translation: When King Ahaz went to meet with King Tiglath-Pileser of Assyria in Damascus, he saw the altar there. King Ahaz sent to Uriah the priest a drawing of the altar and a blueprint for its design.
DARBY Translation: And king Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria; and he saw the altar that was at Damascus, and king Ahaz sent to Urijah the priest the form of the altar, and the pattern of it, according to all its workmanship.
KJV Translation: And king Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, and saw an altar that [was] at Damascus: and king Ahaz sent to Urijah the priest the fashion of the altar, and the pattern of it, according to all the workmanship thereof.
Keywords: Ahaz, Altar, King, Priest
Description: 2 Kings 16:11
NET Translation: Uriah the priest built an altar in conformity to the plans King Ahaz had sent from Damascus. Uriah the priest finished it before King Ahaz arrived back from Damascus.
DARBY Translation: And Urijah the priest built an altar according to all that king Ahaz had sent from Damascus; thus Urijah the priest made [it], against king Ahaz came from Damascus.
KJV Translation: And Urijah the priest built an altar according to all that king Ahaz had sent from Damascus: so Urijah the priest made [it] against king Ahaz came from Damascus.
Keywords: King
Description: 2 Kings 16:12
NET Translation: When the king arrived back from Damascus and saw the altar, he approached it and offered a sacrifice on it.
DARBY Translation: And when the king came from Damascus, the king saw the altar; and the king approached to the altar, and offered upon it.
KJV Translation: And when the king was come from Damascus, the king saw the altar: and the king approached to the altar, and offered thereon.
Keywords: Blood, Burnt Offering, Meat, Peace
Description: 2 Kings 16:13
NET Translation: He offered his burnt sacrifice and his grain offering. He poured out his libation and sprinkled the blood from his peace offerings on the altar.
DARBY Translation: And he burned his burnt-offering and his oblation, and poured out his drink-offering, and sprinkled the blood of his peace-offering upon the altar.
KJV Translation: And he burnt his burnt offering and his meat offering, and poured his drink offering, and sprinkled the blood of his peace offerings, upon the altar.
Keywords: Altar
Description: 2 Kings 16:14
NET Translation: He moved the bronze altar that stood in the Lord’s presence from the front of the temple (between the altar and the Lord’s temple) and put it on the north side of the new altar.
DARBY Translation: And the brazen altar which was before Jehovah, he brought forward from the forefront of the house, from between [his] altar and the house of Jehovah, and put it by the side of [his] altar on the north.
KJV Translation: And he brought also the brasen altar, which [was] before the LORD, from the forefront of the house, from between the altar and the house of the LORD, and put it on the north side of the altar.
Keywords: Ahaz, Altar, Blood, Burnt Offering, Evening, King, Meat, Morning
Description: 2 Kings 16:15
NET Translation: King Ahaz ordered Uriah the priest, “On the large altar offer the morning burnt sacrifice, the evening grain offering, the royal burnt sacrifices and grain offering, the burnt sacrifice for all the people of the land, their grain offering, and their libations. Sprinkle all the blood of the burnt sacrifice and other sacrifices on it. The bronze altar will be for my personal use.”
DARBY Translation: And king Ahaz commanded Urijah the priest saying, Upon the great altar burn the morning burnt-offering, and the evening oblation, and the king's burnt-offering, and his oblation, and the burnt-offering of all the people of the land, and their oblation, and their drink-offerings; and sprinkle upon it all the blood of the burnt-offerings, and all the blood of the sacrifices; and the brazen altar shall be for me to inquire [by].
KJV Translation: And king Ahaz commanded Urijah the priest, saying, Upon the great altar burn the morning burnt offering, and the evening meat offering, and the king's burnt sacrifice, and his meat offering, with the burnt offering of all the people of the land, and their meat offering, and their drink offerings; and sprinkle upon it all the blood of the burnt offering, and all the blood of the sacrifice: and the brasen altar shall be for me to enquire [by].
Keywords: Ahaz, King
Description: 2 Kings 16:16
NET Translation: So Uriah the priest did exactly as King Ahaz ordered.
DARBY Translation: And Urijah the priest did according to all that king Ahaz had commanded.
KJV Translation: Thus did Urijah the priest, according to all that king Ahaz commanded.
Keywords: Ahaz, King, Laver, Sea
Description: 2 Kings 16:17
NET Translation: King Ahaz took off the frames of the movable stands, and removed the basins from them. He took “The Sea” down from the bronze bulls that supported it and put it on the stone pavement.
DARBY Translation: And king Ahaz cut off the panels of the bases, and removed the lavers from off them; and took down the sea from off the brazen oxen that were under it, and put it upon a stone pavement.
KJV Translation: And king Ahaz cut off the borders of the bases, and removed the laver from off them; and took down the sea from off the brasen oxen that [were] under it, and put it upon a pavement of stones.
Keywords: Bath, Covert, King, Sabbath
Description: 2 Kings 16:18
NET Translation: He also removed the Sabbath awning that had been built in the temple and the king’s outer entranceway to the Lord’s temple, on account of the king of Assyria.
DARBY Translation: And the covered way of the sabbath that they had built in the house, and the king's entry outside, he turned from the house of Jehovah on account of the king of Assyria.
KJV Translation: And the covert for the sabbath that they had built in the house, and the king's entry without, turned he from the house of the LORD for the king of Assyria.
Keywords: Ahaz, Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 16:19
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Ahaz’s reign, including his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Ahaz, what he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Ahaz which he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
Keywords: Ahaz, Buried, Hezekiah, Son
Description: 2 Kings 16:20
NET Translation: Ahaz passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. His son Hezekiah replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Ahaz, Ear, Israel, Judah, King, Samaria, Son
Description: 2 Kings 17:1
NET Translation: In the twelfth year of King Ahaz’s reign over Judah, Hoshea son of Elah became king over Israel. He reigned in Samaria for nine years.
DARBY Translation: In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah, Hoshea the son of Elah began to reign in Samaria over Israel, for nine years.
KJV Translation: In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah began Hoshea the son of Elah to reign in Samaria over Israel nine years.
Keywords: Evil, Israel
Description: 2 Kings 17:2
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord, but not to the same degree as the Israelite Kings who preceded him.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah, but not as the Kings of Israel that had been before him.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the Kings of Israel that were before him.
Keywords: King
Description: 2 Kings 17:3
NET Translation: King Shalmaneser of Assyria marched up to attack him; so Hoshea became his subject and paid him tribute.
DARBY Translation: Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria, and Hoshea became his servant, and tendered him presents.
KJV Translation: Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gave him presents.
Keywords: Assyria, Conspiracy, Ear, King, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 17:4
NET Translation: The king of Assyria discovered that Hoshea was planning a revolt. Hoshea had sent messengers to King So of Egypt and had not sent his annual tribute to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria arrested him and imprisoned him.
DARBY Translation: But the king of Assyria found conspiracy in Hoshea; for he had sent messengers to So king of Egypt, and sent up no present to the king of Assyria as [he had done] from year to year. And the king of Assyria shut him up and bound him in prison.
KJV Translation: And the king of Assyria found conspiracy in Hoshea: for he had sent messengers to So king of Egypt, and brought no present to the king of Assyria, as [he had done] year by year: therefore the king of Assyria shut him up, and bound him in prison.
Keywords: Assyria, King, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 17:5
NET Translation: The king of Assyria marched through the whole land. He attacked Samaria and besieged it for three years.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Assyria overran the whole land, and went up against Samaria, and besieged it three years.
KJV Translation: Then the king of Assyria came up throughout all the land, and went up to Samaria, and besieged it three years.
Keywords: Assyria, Ear, Israel, King, River, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 17:6
NET Translation: In the ninth year of Hoshea’s reign, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and deported the people of Israel to Assyria. He settled them in Halah, along the Habor (the river of Gozan), and in the cities of the Medes.
DARBY Translation: In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria took Samaria, and carried Israel away into Assyria, and placed them in Halah and by the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes.
KJV Translation: In the ninth year of Hoshea the king of Assyria took Samaria, and carried Israel away into Assyria, and placed them in Halah and in Habor [by] the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes.
Keywords: Children, Hand, Israel, King, Pharaoh
Description: 2 Kings 17:7
NET Translation: This happened because the Israelites sinned against the Lord their God, who brought them up from the land of Egypt and freed them from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt. They worshiped other gods;
DARBY Translation: And so it was, because the children of Israel had sinned against Jehovah their God, who had brought them up out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and had feared other gods;
KJV Translation: For [so] it was, that the children of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, which had brought them up out of the land of Egypt, from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and had feared other gods,
Keywords: Children, Statutes
Description: 2 Kings 17:8
NET Translation: they observed the practices of the nations whom the Lord had driven out from before them, and followed the example of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: and they walked in the statutes of the nations that Jehovah had dispossessed from before the children of Israel, and of the Kings of Israel, which they had made.
KJV Translation: And walked in the statutes of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out from before the children of Israel, and of the Kings of Israel, which they had made.
Keywords: Children, High Places, Israel, Tower
Description: 2 Kings 17:9
NET Translation: The Israelites said things about the Lord their God that were not right. They built high places in all their towns, from watchtower to fortified city.
DARBY Translation: And the children of Israel did secretly against Jehovah their God things that were not right; and they built them high places in all their cities, from the watchmen's tower to the fortified city.
KJV Translation: And the children of Israel did secretly [those] things that [were] not right against the LORD their God, and they built them high places in all their cities, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.
Keywords: Groves
Description: 2 Kings 17:10
NET Translation: They set up sacred pillars and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree.
DARBY Translation: And they set them up columns and Asherahs on every high hill and under every green tree;
KJV Translation: And they set them up images and groves in every high hill, and under every green tree:
Keywords: Heathen, Incense, Wicked
Description: 2 Kings 17:11
NET Translation: They burned incense on all the high places just like the nations whom the Lord had driven away before them did. Their evil practices made the Lord angry.
DARBY Translation: and there they burned incense on all the high places, as did the nations that Jehovah had carried away from before them, and they wrought wicked things to provoke Jehovah to anger;
KJV Translation: And there they burnt incense in all the high places, as [did] the heathen whom the LORD carried away before them; and wrought wicked things to provoke the LORD to anger:
Description: 2 Kings 17:12
NET Translation: They worshiped the disgusting idols in blatant disregard of the Lord’s command.
DARBY Translation: and they served idols, as to which Jehovah had said to them, Ye shall not do this thing.
KJV Translation: For they served idols, whereof the LORD had said unto them, Ye shall not do this thing.
Keywords: Commandments, Evil, Law
Description: 2 Kings 17:13
NET Translation: The Lord solemnly warned Israel and Judah through all his prophets and all the seers, “Turn back from your evil ways; obey my commandments and rules that are recorded in the law. I ordered your ancestors to keep this law and sent my servants the prophets to remind you of its demands.”
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah testified against Israel and against Judah, by all the prophets, all the seers, saying, Turn from your evil ways, and keep my commandments, my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you through my servants the prophets.
KJV Translation: Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, [and by] all the seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments [and] my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets.
Description: 2 Kings 17:14
NET Translation: But they did not pay attention and were as stubborn as their ancestors, who had not trusted the Lord their God.
DARBY Translation: But they would not hear, and hardened their necks, like to the neck of their fathers, who did not believe in Jehovah their God.
KJV Translation: Notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their necks, like to the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the LORD their God.
Keywords: Covenant, Heathen
Description: 2 Kings 17:15
NET Translation: They rejected his rules, the covenant he had made with their ancestors, and the laws he had commanded them to obey. They paid allegiance to worthless idols, and so became worthless to the Lord. They copied the practices of the surrounding nations in blatant disregard of the Lord’s command.
DARBY Translation: And they rejected his statutes, and his covenant which he had made with their fathers, and his testimonies which he had testified unto them; and they followed vanity and became vain, and [went] after the nations that were round about them, concerning whom Jehovah had charged them that they should not do like them.
KJV Translation: And they rejected his statutes, and his covenant that he made with their fathers, and his testimonies which he testified against them; and they followed vanity, and became vain, and went after the heathen that [were] round about them, [concerning] whom the LORD had charged them, that they should not do like them.
Keywords: Commandments
Description: 2 Kings 17:16
NET Translation: They abandoned all the commandments of the Lord their God; they made two metal calves and an Asherah pole, bowed down to all the stars in the sky, and worshiped Baal.
DARBY Translation: And they forsook all the commandments of Jehovah their God, and made them molten images, two calves, and made an Asherah, and worshipped all the host of the heavens, and served Baal;
KJV Translation: And they left all the commandments of the LORD their God, and made them molten images, [even] two calves, and made a grove, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served Baal.
Keywords: Ass, Divination, Evil, Nation
Description: 2 Kings 17:17
NET Translation: They passed their sons and daughters through the fire, and practiced divination and omen reading. They committed themselves to doing evil in the sight of the Lord and made him angry.
DARBY Translation: and they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire, and used divination and enchantments, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of Jehovah, to provoke him to anger.
KJV Translation: And they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire, and used divination and enchantments, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.
Keywords: Judah
Description: 2 Kings 17:18
NET Translation: So the Lord was furious with Israel and rejected them; only the tribe of Judah was left.
DARBY Translation: Therefore Jehovah was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there remained but the tribe of Judah only.
KJV Translation: Therefore the LORD was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of Judah only.
Keywords: Commandments, Israel, Judah, Statutes
Description: 2 Kings 17:19
NET Translation: Judah also failed to keep the commandments of the Lord their God; they followed Israel’s example.
DARBY Translation: Also Judah kept not the commandments of Jehovah their God, but walked in the statutes of Israel which they had made.
KJV Translation: Also Judah kept not the commandments of the LORD their God, but walked in the statutes of Israel which they made.
Keywords: Hand, Seed
Description: 2 Kings 17:20
NET Translation: So the Lord rejected all of Israel’s descendants; he humiliated them and handed them over to robbers, until he had thrown them from his presence.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah rejected all the seed of Israel; and afflicted them, and delivered them into the hand of spoilers, until he had cast them out of his sight.
KJV Translation: And the LORD rejected all the seed of Israel, and afflicted them, and delivered them into the hand of spoilers, until he had cast them out of his sight.
Keywords: Israel, Jeroboam, Sin, Son
Description: 2 Kings 17:21
NET Translation: He tore Israel away from David’s dynasty, and Jeroboam son of Nebat became their king. Jeroboam drove Israel away from the Lord and encouraged them to commit a serious sin.
DARBY Translation: For Israel had rent [the kingdom] from the house of David; and they had made Jeroboam the son of Nebat king; and Jeroboam violently turned Israel from following Jehovah, and made them sin a great sin.
KJV Translation: For he rent Israel from the house of David; and they made Jeroboam the son of Nebat king: and Jeroboam drave Israel from following the LORD, and made them sin a great sin.
Keywords: Children, Israel, Jeroboam
Description: 2 Kings 17:22
NET Translation: The Israelites followed in the sinful ways of Jeroboam and did not repudiate them.
DARBY Translation: And the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they did not depart from them:
KJV Translation: For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they departed not from them;
Keywords: Assyria, Israel, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 17:23
NET Translation: Finally the Lord rejected Israel just as he had warned he would do through all his servants the prophets. Israel was deported from its land to Assyria and remains there to this very day.
DARBY Translation: until Jehovah had removed Israel out of his sight, as he had said through all his servants the prophets; and Israel was carried away out of their own land to Assyria, unto this day.
KJV Translation: Until the LORD removed Israel out of his sight, as he had said by all his servants the prophets. So was Israel carried away out of their own land to Assyria unto this day.
Keywords: Assyria, Children, King, Samaria, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 17:24
NET Translation: The king of Assyria brought foreigners from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and settled them in the cities of Samaria in place of the Israelites. They took possession of Samaria and lived in its cities.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Assyria brought [people] from Babylon, and from Cuthah, and from Avva, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and made them dwell in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel; and they possessed Samaria, and dwelt in its cities.
KJV Translation: And the king of Assyria brought [men] from Babylon, and from Cuthah, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and placed [them] in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel: and they possessed Samaria, and dwelt in the cities thereof.
Keywords: Beginning
Description: 2 Kings 17:25
NET Translation: When they first moved in, they did not worship the Lord. So the Lord sent lions among them and the lions were killing them.
DARBY Translation: And so it was, at the beginning of their dwelling there, that they feared not Jehovah; and Jehovah sent lions among them, which killed [some] of them.
KJV Translation: And [so] it was at the beginning of their dwelling there, [that] they feared not the LORD: therefore the LORD sent lions among them, which slew [some] of them.
Keywords: God, King
Description: 2 Kings 17:26
NET Translation: The king of Assyria was told, “The nations whom you deported and settled in the cities of Samaria do not know the requirements of the God of the land, so he has sent lions among them. They are killing the people because they do not know the requirements of the God of the land.”
DARBY Translation: And they spoke to the king of Assyria saying, The nations that thou hast removed and made to dwell in the cities of Samaria know not the manner of the god of the land; therefore he has sent lions among them, and behold, they slay them, because they know not the manner of the god of the land.
KJV Translation: Wherefore they spake to the king of Assyria, saying, The nations which thou hast removed, and placed in the cities of Samaria, know not the manner of the God of the land: therefore he hath sent lions among them, and, behold, they slay them, because they know not the manner of the God of the land.
Keywords: Assyria, God, King, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 17:27
NET Translation: So the king of Assyria ordered, “Take back one of the priests whom you deported from there. He must settle there and teach them the requirements of the God of the land.”
DARBY Translation: And the king of Assyria commanded saying, Carry thither one of the priests whom ye have brought away from thence; and let them go and abide there, and let him teach them the manner of the god of the land.
KJV Translation: Then the king of Assyria commanded, saying, Carry thither one of the priests whom ye brought from thence; and let them go and dwell there, and let him teach them the manner of the God of the land.
Keywords: Ear, Fear, Samaria
Description: 2 Kings 17:28
NET Translation: So one of the priests whom they had deported from Samaria went back and settled in Bethel. He taught them how to worship the Lord.
DARBY Translation: Then one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria came and abode in Bethel, and taught them how they should fear Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Then one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria came and dwelt in Bethel, and taught them how they should fear the LORD.
Keywords: High Places, Houses, Nation
Description: 2 Kings 17:29
NET Translation: But each of these nations made its own gods and put them in the shrines on the high places that the people of Samaria had made. Each nation did this in the cities where they lived.
DARBY Translation: And every nation made gods of their own, and put them in the houses of the high places that the Samaritans had made, every nation in their cities in which they dwelt.
KJV Translation: Howbeit every nation made gods of their own, and put [them] in the houses of the high places which the Samaritans had made, every nation in their cities wherein they dwelt.
Keywords: Babylon
Description: 2 Kings 17:30
NET Translation: The people from Babylon made Sukkoth Benoth, the people from Cuth made Nergal, the people from Hamath made Ashima,
DARBY Translation: And the people of Babylon made Succoth-benoth, and the people of Cuth made Nergal, and the people of Hamath made Ashima,
KJV Translation: And the men of Babylon made Succothbenoth, and the men of Cuth made Nergal, and the men of Hamath made Ashima,
Keywords: Children, Fire
Description: 2 Kings 17:31
NET Translation: the Avvites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burned their sons in the fire as an offering to Adrammelech and Anammelech, the gods of Sepharvaim.
DARBY Translation: and the Avvites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burned their children in the fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech the gods of Sepharvaim.
KJV Translation: And the Avites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burnt their children in fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech, the gods of Sepharvaim.
Keywords: Houses
Description: 2 Kings 17:32
NET Translation: At the same time they worshiped the Lord. They appointed some of their own people to serve as priests in the shrines on the high places.
DARBY Translation: So they feared Jehovah, and made to themselves from all classes of them priests of the high places, who offered [sacrifices] for them in the houses of the high places.
KJV Translation: So they feared the LORD, and made unto themselves of the lowest of them priests of the high places, which sacrificed for them in the houses of the high places.
Description: 2 Kings 17:33
NET Translation: They were worshiping the Lord and at the same time serving their own gods in accordance with the practices of the nations from which they had been deported.
DARBY Translation: They feared Jehovah, and served their own gods after the manner of the nations, whence they had been carried away.
KJV Translation: They feared the LORD, and served their own gods, after the manner of the nations whom they carried away from thence.
Keywords: Children, Ear, Fear, Law
Description: 2 Kings 17:34
NET Translation: To this very day they observe their earlier practices. They do not worship the Lord; they do not obey the rules, regulations, law, and commandments that the Lord gave the descendants of Jacob, whom he renamed Israel.
DARBY Translation: To this day they do after their former customs: they fear not Jehovah, neither do they after their statutes or after their ordinances, nor after the law and commandment that Jehovah commanded the sons of Jacob, whom he named Israel.
KJV Translation: Unto this day they do after the former manners: they fear not the LORD, neither do they after their statutes, or after their ordinances, or after the law and commandment which the LORD commanded the children of Jacob, whom he named Israel;
Keywords: Bow, Ear, Fear, Sacrifice
Description: 2 Kings 17:35
NET Translation: The Lord made a covenant with them and instructed them, “You must not worship other gods. Do not bow down to them, serve them, or offer sacrifices to them.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah had made a covenant with them, and charged them saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow down yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them;
KJV Translation: With whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them:
Keywords: Egypt, Power
Description: 2 Kings 17:36
NET Translation: Instead you must worship the Lord, who brought you up from the land of Egypt by his great power and military ability; bow down to him and offer sacrifices to him.
DARBY Translation: but Jehovah alone, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt with great power and a stretched-out arm, him shall ye fear, and him shall ye worship, and to him shall ye do sacrifice.
KJV Translation: But the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt with great power and a stretched out arm, him shall ye fear, and him shall ye worship, and to him shall ye do sacrifice.
Keywords: Ear, Fear
Description: 2 Kings 17:37
NET Translation: You must carefully obey at all times the rules, regulations, law, and commandments he wrote down for you. You must not worship other gods.
DARBY Translation: And the statutes and the ordinances and the law, and the commandment which he wrote for you, ye shall observe to do for evermore; and ye shall not fear other gods.
KJV Translation: And the statutes, and the ordinances, and the law, and the commandment, which he wrote for you, ye shall observe to do for evermore; and ye shall not fear other gods.
Keywords: Covenant, Ear, Fear
Description: 2 Kings 17:38
NET Translation: You must never forget the covenant I made with you, and you must not worship other gods.
DARBY Translation: And ye shall not forget the covenant that I have made with you, neither shall ye fear other gods;
KJV Translation: And the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods.
Keywords: Deliver, God, Hand
Description: 2 Kings 17:39
NET Translation: Instead you must worship the Lord your God; then he will rescue you from the power of all your enemies.”
DARBY Translation: but ye shall fear Jehovah your God, and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.
KJV Translation: But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.
Description: 2 Kings 17:40
NET Translation: But they paid no attention; instead they observed their earlier practices.
DARBY Translation: And they did not hearken, but did after their former customs.
KJV Translation: Howbeit they did not hearken, but they did after their former manner.
Keywords: Raven
Description: 2 Kings 17:41
NET Translation: These nations were worshiping the Lord and at the same time serving their idols; their sons and grandsons are doing just as their fathers have done, to this very day.
DARBY Translation: And these nations feared Jehovah, and served their graven images, both their children and their children's children: as did their fathers, so do they, unto this day.
KJV Translation: So these nations feared the LORD, and served their graven images, both their children, and their children's children: as did their fathers, so do they unto this day.
Keywords: Ahaz, Ass, Ear, Hezekiah, Judah, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 18:1
NET Translation: In the third year of the reign of Israel’s King Hoshea son of Elah, Ahaz’s son Hezekiah became king over Judah.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea the son of Elah, king of Israel, that Hezekiah the son of Ahaz, king of Judah, began to reign.
KJV Translation: Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, [that] Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah began to reign.
Keywords: Name, Years
Description: 2 Kings 18:2
NET Translation: He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah.
DARBY Translation: He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Abi, daughter of Zechariah.
KJV Translation: Twenty and five years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also [was] Abi, the daughter of Zachariah.
Keywords: David
Description: 2 Kings 18:3
NET Translation: He did what the Lord approved, just as his ancestor David had done.
DARBY Translation: And he did what was right in the sight of Jehovah, according to all that David his father had done.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father did.
Keywords: Called, Children, Incense, Israel, Moses, Serpent
Description: 2 Kings 18:4
NET Translation: He eliminated the high places, smashed the sacred pillars to bits, and cut down the Asherah pole. He also demolished the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for up to that time the Israelites had been offering incense to it; it was called Nehushtan.
DARBY Translation: He removed the high places, and broke the columns, and cut down the Asherahs, and broke in pieces the serpent of brass that Moses had made; for to those days the children of Israel burned incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan.
KJV Translation: He removed the high places, and brake the images, and cut down the groves, and brake in pieces the brasen serpent that Moses had made: for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan.
Keywords: God
Description: 2 Kings 18:5
NET Translation: He trusted in the Lord God of Israel; in this regard there was none like him among the Kings of Judah either before or after.
DARBY Translation: He trusted in Jehovah the God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the Kings of Judah, nor [among any] that were before him.
KJV Translation: He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the Kings of Judah, nor [any] that were before him.
Description: 2 Kings 18:6
NET Translation: He was loyal to the Lord and did not abandon him. He obeyed the commandments that the Lord had given to Moses.
DARBY Translation: And he clave to Jehovah, and did not turn aside from following him, but kept his commandments, which Jehovah commanded Moses.
KJV Translation: For he clave to the LORD, [and] departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.
Keywords: King
Description: 2 Kings 18:7
NET Translation: The Lord was with him; he succeeded in all his endeavors. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and refused to submit to him.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah was with him; he prospered whithersoever he went forth. And he rebelled against the king of Assyria, and served him not.
KJV Translation: And the LORD was with him; [and] he prospered whithersoever he went forth: and he rebelled against the king of Assyria, and served him not.
Keywords: Mote, Tower
Description: 2 Kings 18:8
NET Translation: He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.
DARBY Translation: He smote the Philistines unto Gazah and its borders, from the watchmen's tower to the fortified city.
KJV Translation: He smote the Philistines, [even] unto Gaza, and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.
Keywords: Ass, Assyria, Ear, King, Son, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 18:9
NET Translation: In the fourth year of King Hezekiah’s reign (it was the seventh year of the reign of Israel’s King Hoshea, son of Elah), King Shalmaneser of Assyria marched up against Samaria and besieged it.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Hezekiah, which was the seventh year of Hoshea the son of Elah, king of Israel, [that] Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against Samaria and besieged it.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Hezekiah, which [was] the seventh year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, [that] Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against Samaria, and besieged it.
Keywords: Ear, King, Samaria, Years
Description: 2 Kings 18:10
NET Translation: After three years he captured it (in the sixth year of Hezekiah’s reign); in the ninth year of King Hoshea’s reign over Israel, Samaria was captured.
DARBY Translation: And at the end of three years they took it; in the sixth year of Hezekiah, that is, the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was taken.
KJV Translation: And at the end of three years they took it: [even] in the sixth year of Hezekiah, that [is] the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was taken.
Keywords: Assyria, Israel, King, River, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 18:11
NET Translation: The king of Assyria deported the people of Israel to Assyria. He settled them in Halah, along the Habor (the river of Gozan), and in the cities of the Medes.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Assyria carried away Israel to Assyria, and settled them in Halah and by the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes;
KJV Translation: And the king of Assyria did carry away Israel unto Assyria, and put them in Halah and in Habor [by] the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes:
Keywords: Ear, Moses, Servant
Description: 2 Kings 18:12
NET Translation: This happened because they did not obey the Lord their God and broke his covenant with them. They did not pay attention to and obey all that Moses, the Lord’s servant, had commanded.
DARBY Translation: because they hearkened not to the voice of Jehovah their God, but transgressed his covenant, all that Moses the servant of Jehovah commanded; and they would not hear nor do it.
KJV Translation: Because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD their God, but transgressed his covenant, [and] all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded, and would not hear [them], nor do [them].
Keywords: Assyria, Ear, Hezekiah, King, Sennacherib, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 18:13
NET Translation: In the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah’s reign, King Sennacherib of Assyria marched up against all the fortified cities of Judah and captured them.
DARBY Translation: And in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah, Sennacherib king of Assyria came up against all the fortified cities of Judah, and took them.
KJV Translation: Now in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah did Sennacherib king of Assyria come up against all the fenced cities of Judah, and took them.
Keywords: Assyria, Hezekiah, Judah, King, Silver, Syria, Test
Description: 2 Kings 18:14
NET Translation: King Hezekiah of Judah sent this message to the king of Assyria, who was at Lachish, “I have violated our treaty. If you leave, I will do whatever you demand.” So the king of Assyria demanded that King Hezekiah of Judah pay 300 talents of silver and thirty talents of gold.
DARBY Translation: And Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria to Lachish, saying, I have sinned; retire from me: I will bear what thou layest upon me. And the king of Assyria laid upon Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold.
KJV Translation: And Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria to Lachish, saying, I have offended; return from me: that which thou puttest on me will I bear. And the king of Assyria appointed unto Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold.
Keywords: Hezekiah, Silver
Description: 2 Kings 18:15
NET Translation: Hezekiah gave him all the silver in the Lord’s temple and in the treasuries of the royal palace.
DARBY Translation: And Hezekiah gave all the silver that was found in the house of Jehovah, and in the treasures of the king's house.
KJV Translation: And Hezekiah gave [him] all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house.
Keywords: Gold, Hezekiah, Judah, King, Temple, Time
Description: 2 Kings 18:16
NET Translation: At that time King Hezekiah of Judah stripped the metal overlays from the doors of the Lord’s temple and from the posts that he had plated and gave them to the king of Assyria.
DARBY Translation: At that time Hezekiah stripped the doors of the temple of Jehovah, and the posts that Hezekiah king of Judah had overlaid, and gave them to the king of Assyria.
KJV Translation: At that time did Hezekiah cut off [the gold from] the doors of the temple of the LORD, and [from] the pillars which Hezekiah king of Judah had overlaid, and gave it to the king of Assyria.
Keywords: Assyria, Hezekiah, Highway, King, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 18:17
NET Translation: The king of Assyria sent his commanding general, the chief eunuch, and the chief adviser from Lachish to King Hezekiah in Jerusalem, along with a large army. They went up and arrived at Jerusalem. They went and stood at the conduit of the upper pool which is located on the road to the field where they wash and dry cloth.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rabsaris and Rab-shakeh from Lachish, with a strong force, against king Hezekiah, to Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem. And when they were come up, they came and stood by the aqueduct of the upper pool, which is on the highway of the fuller's field.
KJV Translation: And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rabsaris and Rabshakeh from Lachish to king Hezekiah with a great host against Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem. And when they were come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which [is] in the highway of the fuller's field.
Keywords: Called, Son
Description: 2 Kings 18:18
NET Translation: They summoned the king, so Eliakim son of Hilkiah, the palace supervisor, accompanied by Shebna, the scribe, and Joah son of Asaph, the secretary, went out to meet them.
DARBY Translation: And they called to the king. Then came forth to them Eliakim the son of Hilkijah, who was over the household, and Shebnah the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph, the chronicler.
KJV Translation: And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which [was] over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder.
Keywords: Confidence, King
Description: 2 Kings 18:19
NET Translation: The chief adviser said to them, “Tell Hezekiah: ‘This is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: “What is your source of confidence?
DARBY Translation: And Rab-shakeh said to them, Say now to Hezekiah, Thus says the great king, the king of Assyria: What confidence is this wherein thou trustest?
KJV Translation: And Rabshakeh said unto them, Speak ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence [is] this wherein thou trustest?
Keywords: Counsel, Strength
Description: 2 Kings 18:20
NET Translation: Your claim to have a strategy and military strength is just empty talk. In whom are you trusting that you would dare to rebel against me?
DARBY Translation: Thou sayest but it is a word of the lips There is counsel and strength for war. Now on whom dost thou rely, that thou hast revolted against me?
KJV Translation: Thou sayest, (but [they are but] vain words,) [I have] counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?
Keywords: Egypt, King, Man, Pharaoh, Test, Trust
Description: 2 Kings 18:21
NET Translation: Now look, you must be trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed staff. If a man leans for support on it, it punctures his hand and wounds him. That is what Pharaoh king of Egypt does to all who trust in him.
DARBY Translation: Now behold, thou reliest upon the staff of that broken reed, upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it goes into his hand and pierces it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that rely upon him.
KJV Translation: Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, [even] upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so [is] Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him.
Keywords: Altar, Hezekiah, High Places, Judah, Ship, Trust, Worship
Description: 2 Kings 18:22
NET Translation: Perhaps you will tell me, ‘We are trusting in the Lord our God.’ But Hezekiah is the one who eliminated his high places and altars and then told the people of Judah and Jerusalem, ‘You must worship at this altar in Jerusalem.’
DARBY Translation: And if ye say to me, We rely upon Jehovah our God: is it not he whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah has removed, saying to Judah and Jerusalem, Ye shall worship before this altar in Jerusalem?
KJV Translation: But if ye say unto me, We trust in the LORD our God: [is] not that he, whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and hath said to Judah and Jerusalem, Ye shall worship before this altar in Jerusalem?
Keywords: Art, Deliver, King, Pray
Description: 2 Kings 18:23
NET Translation: Now make a deal with my master the king of Assyria, and I will give you 2,000 horses, provided you can find enough riders for them.
DARBY Translation: And now, engage, I pray thee, with my master the king of Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou canst set the riders upon them.
KJV Translation: Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my lord the king of Assyria, and I will deliver thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.
Keywords: Egypt, Trust
Description: 2 Kings 18:24
NET Translation: Certainly you will not refuse one of my master’s minor officials and trust in Egypt for chariots and horsemen.
DARBY Translation: How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master's servants? And thou reliest upon Egypt for chariots and for horsemen!
KJV Translation: How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master's servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?
Description: 2 Kings 18:25
NET Translation: Furthermore it was by the command of the Lord that I marched up against this place to destroy it. The Lord told me, ‘March up against this land and destroy it.’”’”
DARBY Translation: Am I now come up without Jehovah against this place to destroy it? Jehovah said to me, Go up against this land and destroy it.
KJV Translation: Am I now come up without the LORD against this place to destroy it? The LORD said to me, Go up against this land, and destroy it.
Keywords: Language, Pray, Son
Description: 2 Kings 18:26
NET Translation: Eliakim son of Hilkiah, Shebna, and Joah said to the chief adviser, “Speak to your servants in Aramaic, for we understand it. Don’t speak with us in the Judahite dialect in the hearing of the people who are on the wall.”
DARBY Translation: And Eliakim the son of Hilkijah, and Shebnah and Joah said to Rab-shakeh, Speak, we pray thee, to thy servants in Syriac, for we understand it, and talk not with us in the Jewish [language] in the ears of the people that are on the wall.
KJV Translation: Then said Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, and Shebna, and Joah, unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, to thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand [it]: and talk not with us in the Jews' language in the ears of the people that [are] on the wall.
Keywords: Master
Description: 2 Kings 18:27
NET Translation: But the chief adviser said to them, “My master did not send me to speak these words only to your master and to you. His message is also for the men who sit on the wall, for they will eat their own excrement and drink their own urine along with you.”
DARBY Translation: And Rab-shakeh said to them, Is it to thy master and to thee that my master sent me to speak these words? Is it not to the men that sit on the wall, that they may eat their own dung and drink their own urine with you?
KJV Translation: But Rabshakeh said unto them, Hath my master sent me to thy master, and to thee, to speak these words? [hath he] not [sent me] to the men which sit on the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you?
Keywords: Ear, King
Description: 2 Kings 18:28
NET Translation: The chief adviser then stood there and called out loudly in the Judahite dialect, “Listen to the message of the great king, the king of Assyria.
DARBY Translation: And Rab-shakeh stood and cried with a loud voice in the Jewish [language], and spoke and said, Hear the word of the great king, the king of Assyria!
KJV Translation: Then Rabshakeh stood and cried with a loud voice in the Jews' language, and spake, saying, Hear the word of the great king, the king of Assyria:
Keywords: Deliver, Hezekiah
Description: 2 Kings 18:29
NET Translation: This is what the king says: ‘Don’t let Hezekiah mislead you, for he is not able to rescue you from my hand!
DARBY Translation: Thus says the king: Let not Hezekiah deceive you; for he will not be able to deliver you out of the [king's] hand.
KJV Translation: Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you out of his hand:
Keywords: Deliver, Hand, Hezekiah, King, Trust
Description: 2 Kings 18:30
NET Translation: Don’t let Hezekiah talk you into trusting in the Lord when he says, “The Lord will certainly rescue us; this city will not be handed over to the king of Assyria.”
DARBY Translation: Neither let Hezekiah make you rely upon Jehovah, saying, Jehovah will certainly deliver us, and this city shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.
KJV Translation: Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely deliver us, and this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.
Keywords: Fig, King, Man
Description: 2 Kings 18:31
NET Translation: Don’t listen to Hezekiah!’ For this is what the king of Assyria says, ‘Send me a token of your submission and surrender to me. Then each of you may eat from his own vine and fig tree and drink water from his own cistern,
DARBY Translation: Hearken not to Hezekiah; for thus says the king of Assyria: Make peace with me, and come out to me; and eat every one of his vine and every one of his fig-tree, and drink every one the waters of his own cistern;
KJV Translation: Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make [an agreement] with me by a present, and come out to me, and [then] eat ye every man of his own vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his cistern:
Keywords: Bread, Corn, Deliver, Live, Oil, Olive
Description: 2 Kings 18:32
NET Translation: until I come and take you to a land just like your own—a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olive oil and honey. Then you will live and not die. Don’t listen to Hezekiah, for he is misleading you when he says, “The Lord will rescue us.”
DARBY Translation: until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olive-trees and of honey, that ye may live and not die; and hearken not to Hezekiah, when he persuades you, saying, Jehovah will deliver us.
KJV Translation: Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of oil olive and of honey, that ye may live, and not die: and hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying, The LORD will deliver us.
Keywords: Hand, King
Description: 2 Kings 18:33
NET Translation: Have any of the gods of the nations actually rescued his land from the power of the king of Assyria?
DARBY Translation: Have any of the gods of the nations delivered at all his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria?
KJV Translation: Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered at all his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria?
Keywords: Samaria
Description: 2 Kings 18:34
NET Translation: Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Indeed, did any gods rescue Samaria from my power?
DARBY Translation: Where are the gods of Hamath and of Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? and have they delivered Samaria out of my hand?
KJV Translation: Where [are] the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad? where [are] the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah? have they delivered Samaria out of mine hand?
Keywords: Deliver, Jerusalem
Description: 2 Kings 18:35
NET Translation: Who among all the gods of the lands has rescued their lands from my power? So how can the Lord rescue Jerusalem from my power?’”
DARBY Translation: Which are they among all the gods of the countries, who have delivered their country out of my hand, that Jehovah should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand?
KJV Translation: Who [are] they among all the gods of the countries, that have delivered their country out of mine hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of mine hand?
Description: 2 Kings 18:36
NET Translation: The people were silent and did not respond, for the king had ordered, “Don’t respond to him.”
DARBY Translation: But the people were silent and answered him not a word; for the king's command was, saying, Answer him not.
KJV Translation: But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
Keywords: Hezekiah, Son
Description: 2 Kings 18:37
NET Translation: Eliakim son of Hilkiah, the palace supervisor, accompanied by Shebna the scribe and Joah son of Asaph, the secretary, went to Hezekiah with their clothes torn and reported to him what the chief adviser had said.
DARBY Translation: And Eliakim the son of Hilkijah, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph, the chronicler, came to Hezekiah with their garments rent, and told him the words of Rab-shakeh.
KJV Translation: Then came Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which [was] over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder, to Hezekiah with [their] clothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh.
Keywords: Hezekiah, King
Description: 2 Kings 19:1
NET Translation: When King Hezekiah heard this, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and went to the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when king Hezekiah heard [it], that he rent his garments, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard [it], that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD.
Keywords: Prophet, Son
Description: 2 Kings 19:2
NET Translation: He sent Eliakim the palace supervisor, Shebna the scribe, and the leading priests, clothed in sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz
DARBY Translation: And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz.
KJV Translation: And he sent Eliakim, which [was] over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.
Keywords: Children, Strength
Description: 2 Kings 19:3
NET Translation: They told him, “This is what Hezekiah says: ‘This is a day of distress, insults, and humiliation, as when a baby is ready to leave the birth canal, but the mother lacks the strength to push it through.
DARBY Translation: And they said to him, Thus says Hezekiah: This day is a day of trouble and of rebuke and of reviling; for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth.
KJV Translation: And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day [is] a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and [there is] not strength to bring forth.
Keywords: Assyria, Ear, God, King, Master, Prove, Remnant, Reproach, Reprove, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 19:4
NET Translation: Perhaps the Lord your God will hear all these things the chief adviser has spoken on behalf of his master, the king of Assyria, who sent him to taunt the living God. When the Lord your God hears, perhaps he will punish him for the things he has said. So pray for this remnant that remains.’”
DARBY Translation: It may be Jehovah thy God will hear all the words of Rab-shakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master has sent to reproach the living God; and will rebuke the words which Jehovah thy God has heard. Therefore lift up a prayer for the remnant that is left.
KJV Translation: It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up [thy] prayer for the remnant that are left.
Keywords: Hezekiah, King
Description: 2 Kings 19:5
NET Translation: When King Hezekiah’s servants came to Isaiah,
DARBY Translation: And the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
KJV Translation: So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
Keywords: Assyria, King, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 19:6
NET Translation: Isaiah said to them, “Tell your master this: ‘This is what the Lord has said: “Don’t be afraid because of the things you have heard, because the Assyrian king’s officers have insulted me.
DARBY Translation: And Isaiah said to them, Thus shall ye say to your master: Thus saith Jehovah: Be not afraid of the words that thou hast heard, wherewith the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me.
KJV Translation: And Isaiah said unto them, Thus shall ye say to your master, Thus saith the LORD, Be not afraid of the words which thou hast heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me.
Keywords: Ear, Sword
Description: 2 Kings 19:7
NET Translation: Look, I will take control of his mind; he will receive a report and return to his own land. I will cut him down with a sword in his own land.”’”
DARBY Translation: Behold, I will put a spirit into him, and he shall hear tidings, and shall return to his own land; and I will make him to fall by the sword in his own land.
KJV Translation: Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a rumour, and shall return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land.
Keywords: Assyria, King, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 19:8
NET Translation: When the chief adviser heard the king of Assyria had departed from Lachish, he left and went to Libnah, where the king was campaigning.
DARBY Translation: And Rab-shakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah; for he had heard that he had departed from Lachish.
KJV Translation: So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish.
Keywords: Fight, King
Description: 2 Kings 19:9
NET Translation: The king heard that King Tirhakah of Ethiopia was marching out to fight him. He again sent messengers to Hezekiah, ordering them:
DARBY Translation: And he heard say of Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, Behold, he has come forth to make war with thee. And he sent messengers again to Hezekiah, saying,
KJV Translation: And when he heard say of Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, Behold, he is come out to fight against thee: he sent messengers again unto Hezekiah, saying,
Keywords: God, Hand, Hezekiah, Jerusalem, King, Test
Description: 2 Kings 19:10
NET Translation: “Tell King Hezekiah of Judah this: ‘Don’t let your God in whom you trust mislead you when he says, “Jerusalem will not be handed over to the king of Assyria.”
DARBY Translation: Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah saying: Let not thy God, upon whom thou reliest, deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.
KJV Translation: Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God in whom thou trustest deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.
Keywords: Assyria, Halt, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 19:11
NET Translation: Certainly you have heard how the Kings of Assyria have annihilated all lands. Do you really think you will be rescued?
DARBY Translation: Behold, thou hast heard what the Kings of Assyria have done to all countries, destroying them utterly; and shalt thou be delivered?
KJV Translation: Behold, thou hast heard what the Kings of Assyria have done to all lands, by destroying them utterly: and shalt thou be delivered?
Keywords: Children
Description: 2 Kings 19:12
NET Translation: Were the nations whom my ancestors destroyed—the nations of Gozan, Haran, Rezeph, and the people of Eden in Telassar—rescued by their gods?
DARBY Translation: Have the gods of the nations which my fathers have destroyed delivered them: Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden that were in Thelassar?
KJV Translation: Have the gods of the nations delivered them which my fathers have destroyed; [as] Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden which [were] in Thelasar?
Keywords: King
Description: 2 Kings 19:13
NET Translation: Where are the king of Hamath, the king of Arpad, and the Kings of Lair, Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah?’”
DARBY Translation: Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arpad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivvah?
KJV Translation: Where [is] the king of Hamath, and the king of Arpad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivah?
Keywords: Hand, Hezekiah
Description: 2 Kings 19:14
NET Translation: Hezekiah took the letter from the messengers and read it. Then Hezekiah went up to the Lord’s temple and spread it out before the Lord.
DARBY Translation: And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it; and Hezekiah went up into the house of Jehovah, and spread it before Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD.
Keywords: Art, God, Heaven, Hezekiah
Description: 2 Kings 19:15
NET Translation: Hezekiah prayed before the Lord: “Lord God of Israel, who is enthroned above the cherubim! You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the sky and the earth.
DARBY Translation: And Hezekiah prayed before Jehovah and said, Jehovah, God of Israel, who sittest [between] the cherubim, thou, the Same, thou alone art the God of all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made the heavens and the earth.
KJV Translation: And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest [between] the cherubims, thou art the God, [even] thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.
Keywords: Bow, Ear, Reproach
Description: 2 Kings 19:16
NET Translation: Pay attention, Lord, and hear! Open your eyes, Lord, and observe! Listen to the message Sennacherib sent and how he taunts the living God!
DARBY Translation: Incline thine ear, Jehovah, and hear; open, Jehovah, thine eyes, and see; and hear the words of Sennacherib, who hath sent him to reproach the living God.
KJV Translation: LORD, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, LORD, thine eyes, and see: and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent him to reproach the living God.
Keywords: Assyria, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 19:17
NET Translation: It is true, Lord, that the Kings of Assyria have destroyed the nations and their lands.
DARBY Translation: Of a truth, Jehovah, the Kings of Assyria have laid waste the nations and their lands,
KJV Translation: Of a truth, LORD, the Kings of Assyria have destroyed the nations and their lands,
Keywords: Work
Description: 2 Kings 19:18
NET Translation: They have burned the gods of the nations, for they are not really gods, but only the product of human hands manufactured from wood and stone. That is why the Assyrians could destroy them.
DARBY Translation: and have cast their gods into the fire; for they were no gods, but the work of men's hands, wood and stone; therefore have they destroyed them.
KJV Translation: And have cast their gods into the fire: for they [were] no gods, but the work of men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them.
Keywords: Beseech, Earth, Save
Description: 2 Kings 19:19
NET Translation: Now, O Lord our God, rescue us from his power, so that all the kingdoms of the earth will know that you, Lord, are the only God.”
DARBY Translation: And now, Jehovah our God, I beseech thee, save us out of his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou, Jehovah, art God, thou only.
KJV Translation: Now therefore, O LORD our God, I beseech thee, save thou us out of his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou [art] the LORD God, [even] thou only.
Keywords: Assyria, God, King, Sennacherib, Son, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 19:20
NET Translation: Isaiah son of Amoz sent this message to Hezekiah: “This is what the Lord God of Israel has said: ‘I have heard your prayer concerning King Sennacherib of Assyria.
DARBY Translation: And Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith Jehovah the God of Israel: That which thou hast prayed to me concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard.
KJV Translation: Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, [That] which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard.
Keywords: Gin, Head, Jerusalem, Zion
Description: 2 Kings 19:21
NET Translation: This is what the Lord says about him: “‘“The virgin daughter Zion despises you, she makes fun of you; Daughter Jerusalem shakes her head after you.
DARBY Translation: This is the word that Jehovah has spoken against him: The virgin-daughter of Zion despiseth thee, laugheth thee to scorn; The daughter of Jerusalem shaketh her head at thee.
KJV Translation: This [is] the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, [and] laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.
Description: 2 Kings 19:22
NET Translation: Whom have you taunted and hurled insults at? At whom have you shouted, and looked so arrogantly? At the Holy One of Israel!
DARBY Translation: Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted the voice? Against the Holy one of Israel hast thou lifted up thine eyes on high.
KJV Translation: Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted [thy] voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? [even] against the Holy [One] of Israel.
Keywords: Cedar, Choice, Forest, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 19:23
NET Translation: Through your messengers you taunted the Sovereign Master, ‘With my many chariots I climbed up the high mountains, the slopes of Lebanon. I cut down its tall cedars and its best evergreens. I invaded its most remote regions, its thickest woods.
DARBY Translation: By thy messengers thou hast reproached the Lord, and hast said, With the multitude of my chariots have I come up To the height of the mountain, to the recesses of Lebanon, And I will cut down its tall cedars, the choice of its cypresses; And I will enter into its furthest lodging-place, [into] the forest of its fruitful field.
KJV Translation: By thy messengers thou hast reproached the Lord, and hast said, With the multitude of my chariots I am come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon, and will cut down the tall cedar trees thereof, [and] the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the lodgings of his borders, [and into] the forest of his Carmel.
Keywords: Drunk, Feet
Description: 2 Kings 19:24
NET Translation: I dug wells and drank water in foreign lands. With the soles of my feet I dried up all the rivers of Egypt.’
DARBY Translation: I have digged, and have drunk strange waters, And with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the streams of Matsor.
KJV Translation: I have digged and drunk strange waters, and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of besieged places.
Keywords: Ancient
Description: 2 Kings 19:25
NET Translation: Certainly you must have heard! Long ago I worked it out. In ancient times I planned it; and now I am bringing it to pass. The plan is this: Fortified cities will crash into heaps of ruins.
DARBY Translation: Hast thou not heard long ago that I have done it? And that from ancient days I formed it? Now have I brought it to pass, that thou shouldest lay waste fortified cities [into] ruinous heaps.
KJV Translation: Hast thou not heard long ago [how] I have done it, [and] of ancient times that I have formed it? now have I brought it to pass, that thou shouldest be to lay waste fenced cities [into] ruinous heaps.
Keywords: Ass, Grass
Description: 2 Kings 19:26
NET Translation: Their residents are powerless, they are terrified and ashamed. They are as short-lived as plants in the field, or green vegetation. They are as short-lived as grass on the rooftops when it is scorched by the east wind.
DARBY Translation: And their inhabitants were powerless, They were dismayed and put to shame; They were [as] the growing grass, and [as] the green herb, [As] the grass on the housetops, and grain blighted before it be grown up.
KJV Translation: Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were dismayed and confounded; they were [as] the grass of the field, and [as] the green herb, [as] the grass on the housetops, and [as corn] blasted before it be grown up.
Description: 2 Kings 19:27
NET Translation: I know where you live and everything you do.
DARBY Translation: But I know thine abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, And thy raging against me.
KJV Translation: But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage against me.
Keywords: Idle
Description: 2 Kings 19:28
NET Translation: Because you rage against me, and the uproar you create has reached my ears, I will put my hook in your nose, and my bridle between your lips, and I will lead you back the way you came.”
DARBY Translation: Because thy raging against me and thine arrogance is come up into mine ears, I will put my ring in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, And I will make thee go back by the way by which thou camest.
KJV Translation: Because thy rage against me and thy tumult is come up into mine ears, therefore I will put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest.
Keywords: Ear, Sign
Description: 2 Kings 19:29
NET Translation: “‘This will be your confirmation that I have spoken the truth: This year you will eat what grows wild, and next year what grows on its own from that. But in the third year you will plant seed and harvest crops; you will plant vines and consume their produce.
DARBY Translation: And this [shall be] the sign unto thee: They shall eat this year such as groweth of itself, And in the second year that which springeth of the same; But in the third year sow ye and reap, And plant vineyards and eat the fruit thereof.
KJV Translation: And this [shall be] a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such things as grow of themselves, and in the second year that which springeth of the same; and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruits thereof.
Keywords: Bear, Ear, Fruit, Judah, Remnant
Description: 2 Kings 19:30
NET Translation: Those who remain in Judah will take root in the ground and bear fruit.
DARBY Translation: And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah Shall again take root downward, and bear fruit upward;
KJV Translation: And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall yet again take root downward, and bear fruit upward.
Keywords: Escape, Jerusalem, Zeal
Description: 2 Kings 19:31
NET Translation: “‘For a remnant will leave Jerusalem; survivors will come out of Mount Zion. The zeal of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will accomplish this.
DARBY Translation: For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, And out of mount Zion they that escape: The zeal of Jehovah [of hosts] shall do this.
KJV Translation: For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the LORD [of hosts] shall do this.
Keywords: Arrow, Bank, King
Description: 2 Kings 19:32
NET Translation: So this is what the Lord has said about the king of Assyria: “He will not enter this city, nor will he shoot an arrow here. He will not attack it with his shield-carrying warriors, nor will he build siege works against it.
DARBY Translation: Therefore thus saith Jehovah concerning the king of Assyria: He shall not come into this city, Nor shoot an arrow there, Nor come before it with shield, Nor cast a bank against it.
KJV Translation: Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shield, nor cast a bank against it.
Description: 2 Kings 19:33
NET Translation: He will go back the way he came. He will not enter this city,” says the Lord.
DARBY Translation: By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, And shall not come into this city, saith Jehovah.
KJV Translation: By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and shall not come into this city, saith the LORD.
Keywords: Save, Servant
Description: 2 Kings 19:34
NET Translation: “‘I will shield this city and rescue it for the sake of my reputation and because of my promise to David my servant.’”
DARBY Translation: And I will defend this city, to save it, For mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.
KJV Translation: For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.
Keywords: Angel, Ass, Camp, Dead, Early, Mote, Rose
Description: 2 Kings 19:35
NET Translation: That very night the angel of the Lord went out and killed 185,000 in the Assyrian camp. When they got up early the next morning, there were all the corpses.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass that night, that an angel of Jehovah went forth, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians a hundred and eighty-five thousand. And when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead bodies.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the LORD went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they [were] all dead corpses.
Keywords: Assyria, King, Sennacherib, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 19:36
NET Translation: So King Sennacherib of Assyria broke camp and went on his way. He went home and stayed in Nineveh.
DARBY Translation: And Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and abode at Nineveh.
KJV Translation: So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and dwelt at Nineveh.
Keywords: Mote, Son
Description: 2 Kings 19:37
NET Translation: One day, as he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer struck him down with the sword. They escaped to the land of Ararat; his son Esarhaddon replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer [his sons] smote him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Ararat. And Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword: and they escaped into the land of Armenia. And Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Halt, Hezekiah, Prophet, Sick, Son
Description: 2 Kings 20:1
NET Translation: In those days Hezekiah was stricken with a terminal illness. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz visited him and told him, “This is what the Lord has said, ‘Give your household instructions, for you are about to die; you will not get well.’”
DARBY Translation: In those days Hezekiah was sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him and said to him, Thus saith Jehovah: Set thy house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.
KJV Translation: In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.
Description: 2 Kings 20:2
NET Translation: He turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord,
DARBY Translation: And he turned his face to the wall, and prayed to Jehovah saying,
KJV Translation: Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying,
Keywords: Beseech, Hezekiah, Remember, Ruth, Truth
Description: 2 Kings 20:3
NET Translation: “Please, Lord. Remember how I have served you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion, and how I have carried out your will.” Then Hezekiah wept bitterly.
DARBY Translation: Ah! Jehovah, remember, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done what is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept much.
KJV Translation: I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done [that which is] good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.
Description: 2 Kings 20:4
NET Translation: Isaiah had not yet left the middle courtyard when the Lord’s message came to him,
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass before Isaiah had gone out into the middle city that the word of Jehovah came to him saying,
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle court, that the word of the LORD came to him, saying,
Keywords: David, God, Halt, Heal, Hezekiah
Description: 2 Kings 20:5
NET Translation: “Go back and tell Hezekiah, the leader of my people: ‘This is what the Lord God of your ancestor David has said: “I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Look, I will heal you. The day after tomorrow you will go up to the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: Return, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of David thy father: I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears; behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up to the house of Jehovah;
KJV Translation: Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.
Keywords: Deliver, Hand, King, Servant
Description: 2 Kings 20:6
NET Translation: I will add fifteen years to your life and rescue you and this city from the king of Assyria. I will shield this city for the sake of my reputation and because of my promise to David my servant.”’”
DARBY Translation: and I will add to thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria, and I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.
KJV Translation: And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.
Description: 2 Kings 20:7
NET Translation: Isaiah ordered, “Get a fig cake.” So they did as he ordered and placed it on the ulcerated sore, and he recovered.
DARBY Translation: And Isaiah said, Take a cake of figs. And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered.
KJV Translation: And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs. And they took and laid [it] on the boil, and he recovered.
Keywords: Heal, Hezekiah, Sign
Description: 2 Kings 20:8
NET Translation: Hezekiah had said to Isaiah, “What is the confirming sign that the Lord will heal me and that I will go up to the Lord’s temple the day after tomorrow?”
DARBY Translation: And Hezekiah said to Isaiah, What [shall be] the sign that Jehovah will heal me, and that I shall go up into the house of Jehovah the third day?
KJV Translation: And Hezekiah said unto Isaiah, What [shall be] the sign that the LORD will heal me, and that I shall go up into the house of the LORD the third day?
Keywords: Halt, Sign
Description: 2 Kings 20:9
NET Translation: Isaiah replied, “This is your sign from the Lord confirming that the Lord will do what he has said. Do you want the shadow to move ahead ten steps or to go back ten steps?”
DARBY Translation: And Isaiah said, This [shall be] the sign to thee from Jehovah, that Jehovah will do the thing that he hath spoken: shall the shadow go forward ten degrees, or go back ten degrees?
KJV Translation: And Isaiah said, This sign shalt thou have of the LORD, that the LORD will do the thing that he hath spoken: shall the shadow go forward ten degrees, or go back ten degrees?
Keywords: Hezekiah, Light
Description: 2 Kings 20:10
NET Translation: Hezekiah answered, “It is easy for the shadow to lengthen ten steps, but not for it to go back ten steps.”
DARBY Translation: And Hezekiah said, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: no, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees.
KJV Translation: And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees.
Keywords: Prophet
Description: 2 Kings 20:11
NET Translation: Isaiah the prophet called out to the Lord, and the Lord made the shadow go back ten steps on the stairs of Ahaz.
DARBY Translation: And Isaiah the prophet cried to Jehovah, and he brought the shadow back on the degrees by which it had gone down on the dial of Ahaz, ten degrees backward.
KJV Translation: And Isaiah the prophet cried unto the LORD: and he brought the shadow ten degrees backward, by which it had gone down in the dial of Ahaz.
Keywords: Hezekiah, King, Son, Time
Description: 2 Kings 20:12
NET Translation: At that time Merodach Baladan son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent messengers with letters and a gift to Hezekiah, for he had heard that Hezekiah was ill.
DARBY Translation: At that time Berodach-Baladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent a letter and a present to Hezekiah, for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick.
KJV Translation: At that time Berodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present unto Hezekiah: for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick.
Keywords: Hezekiah, Precious
Description: 2 Kings 20:13
NET Translation: Hezekiah welcomed them and showed them his whole storehouse, with its silver, gold, spices, and high quality olive oil, as well as his armory and everything in his treasuries. Hezekiah showed them everything in his palace and in his whole kingdom.
DARBY Translation: And Hezekiah hearkened to them, and shewed them all his treasure-house, the silver and the gold, and the spices and the fine oil, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found among his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah did not shew them.
KJV Translation: And Hezekiah hearkened unto them, and shewed them all the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and [all] the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not.
Keywords: Hezekiah, King, Prophet
Description: 2 Kings 20:14
NET Translation: Isaiah the prophet visited King Hezekiah and asked him, “What did these men say? Where do they come from?” Hezekiah replied, “They come from the distant land of Babylon.”
DARBY Translation: Then came the prophet Isaiah to king Hezekiah and said to him, What said these men? and from whence came they to thee? And Hezekiah said, They came from a far country, from Babylon.
KJV Translation: Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country, [even] from Babylon.
Keywords: Hezekiah
Description: 2 Kings 20:15
NET Translation: Isaiah asked, “What have they seen in your palace?” Hezekiah replied, “They have seen everything in my palace. I showed them everything in my treasuries.”
DARBY Translation: And he said, What have they seen in thy house? And Hezekiah said, All that is in my house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewn them.
KJV Translation: And he said, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All [the things] that [are] in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them.
Keywords: Ear
Description: 2 Kings 20:16
NET Translation: Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Listen to the Lord’s message,
DARBY Translation: And Isaiah said to Hezekiah, Hear the word of Jehovah:
KJV Translation: And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD.
Description: 2 Kings 20:17
NET Translation: ‘Look, a time is coming when everything in your palace and the things your ancestors have accumulated to this day will be carried away to Babylon; nothing will be left,’ says the Lord.
DARBY Translation: Behold, days come that all that is in thy house, and what thy fathers have laid up until this day, shall be carried to Babylon; nothing shall be left, saith Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Behold, the days come, that all that [is] in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store unto this day, shall be carried into Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the LORD.
Keywords: Halt, King
Description: 2 Kings 20:18
NET Translation: ‘Some of your very own descendants whom you father will be taken away and will be made eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.’”
DARBY Translation: And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, whom thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be chamberlains in the palace of the king of Babylon.
KJV Translation: And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.
Keywords: Hezekiah, Peace, Ruth, Truth
Description: 2 Kings 20:19
NET Translation: Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The Lord’s message which you have announced is appropriate.” Then he added, “At least there will be peace and stability during my lifetime.”
DARBY Translation: And Hezekiah said to Isaiah, Good is the word of Jehovah which thou hast spoken. And he said, Is it not so? if only there shall be peace and truth in my days!
KJV Translation: Then said Hezekiah unto Isaiah, Good [is] the word of the LORD which thou hast spoken. And he said, [Is it] not [good], if peace and truth be in my days?
Keywords: Book, Rest, Water
Description: 2 Kings 20:20
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Hezekiah’s reign and all his accomplishments, including how he built a pool and conduit to bring water into the city, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and all his might, and how he made the pool and the aqueduct, and brought the water into the city, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
KJV Translation: And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and all his might, and how he made a pool, and a conduit, and brought water into the city, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
Keywords: Hezekiah, Manasseh, Son
Description: 2 Kings 20:21
NET Translation: Hezekiah passed away and his son Manasseh replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Hezekiah slept with his fathers; and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Manasseh, Name, Twelve, Years
Description: 2 Kings 21:1
NET Translation: Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned for fifty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother was Hephzibah.
DARBY Translation: Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign; and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Hephzibah.
KJV Translation: Manasseh [was] twelve years old when he began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Hephzibah.
Keywords: Children, Evil
Description: 2 Kings 21:2
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord and committed the same horrible sins practiced by the nations whom the Lord drove out before the Israelites.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah, like the abominations of the nations that Jehovah had dispossessed from before the children of Israel.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.
Keywords: Ahab, Hezekiah, High Places, King
Description: 2 Kings 21:3
NET Translation: He rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed; he set up altars for Baal and made an Asherah pole just as King Ahab of Israel had done. He bowed down to all the stars in the sky and worshiped them.
DARBY Translation: And he built again the high places that Hezekiah his father had destroyed; and he reared up altars to Baal and made an Asherah, as did Ahab king of Israel; and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them.
KJV Translation: For he built up again the high places which Hezekiah his father had destroyed; and he reared up altars for Baal, and made a grove, as did Ahab king of Israel; and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them.
Keywords: Jerusalem
Description: 2 Kings 21:4
NET Translation: He built altars in the Lord’s temple, about which the Lord had said, “Jerusalem will be my home.”
DARBY Translation: And he built altars in the house of Jehovah, of which Jehovah had said, In Jerusalem will I put my name.
KJV Translation: And he built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD said, In Jerusalem will I put my name.
Keywords: Heaven
Description: 2 Kings 21:5
NET Translation: In the two courtyards of the Lord’s temple he built altars for all the stars in the sky.
DARBY Translation: And he built altars to all the host of heaven in both courts of the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.
Keywords: Ass, Son
Description: 2 Kings 21:6
NET Translation: He passed his son through the fire and practiced divination and omen reading. He set up a ritual pit to conjure up underworld spirits and appointed magicians to supervise it. He did a great amount of evil in the sight of the Lord, provoking him to anger.
DARBY Translation: And he caused his son to pass through the fire, and used magic and divination, and appointed necromancers and soothsayers: he wrought evil beyond measure in the sight of Jehovah, to provoke him to anger.
KJV Translation: And he made his son pass through the fire, and observed times, and used enchantments, and dealt with familiar spirits and wizards: he wrought much wickedness in the sight of the LORD, to provoke [him] to anger.
Keywords: Chosen, Image, Name, Raven, Solomon
Description: 2 Kings 21:7
NET Translation: He put an idol of Asherah he had made in the temple, about which the Lord had said to David and to his son Solomon, “This temple in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, will be my permanent home.
DARBY Translation: And he set the graven image of the Asherah that he had made, in the house of which Jehovah had said to David and to Solomon his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever;
KJV Translation: And he set a graven image of the grove that he had made in the house, of which the LORD said to David, and to Solomon his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever:
Keywords: Feet, Israel, Law, Moses, Servant
Description: 2 Kings 21:8
NET Translation: I will not make Israel again leave the land I gave to their ancestors, provided that they carefully obey all I commanded them, the whole law my servant Moses ordered them to obey.”
DARBY Translation: neither will I any more cause the foot of Israel to wander away from the land that I gave their fathers; if they will only take heed to do according to all that I have commanded them, and according to all the law that my servant Moses commanded them.
KJV Translation: Neither will I make the feet of Israel move any more out of the land which I gave their fathers; only if they will observe to do according to all that I have commanded them, and according to all the law that my servant Moses commanded them.
Keywords: Children, Evil, Manasseh
Description: 2 Kings 21:9
NET Translation: But they did not obey, and Manasseh misled them so that they sinned more than the nations whom the Lord had destroyed from before the Israelites.
DARBY Translation: But they would not hearken, and Manasseh led them astray to do more evil than the nations that Jehovah had destroyed from before the children of Israel.
KJV Translation: But they hearkened not: and Manasseh seduced them to do more evil than did the nations whom the LORD destroyed before the children of Israel.
Description: 2 Kings 21:10
NET Translation: So the Lord announced through his servants the prophets:
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah spoke by his servants the prophets saying,
KJV Translation: And the LORD spake by his servants the prophets, saying,
Keywords: Amorites, Judah, King, Manasseh, Sin
Description: 2 Kings 21:11
NET Translation: “King Manasseh of Judah has committed horrible sins. He has sinned more than the Amorites before him and has encouraged Judah to sin by worshiping his disgusting idols.
DARBY Translation: Because Manasseh king of Judah hath done these abominations, and hath done wickedly above all that the Amorites did, who were before him, and hath made Judah also to sin with his idols;
KJV Translation: Because Manasseh king of Judah hath done these abominations, [and] hath done wickedly above all that the Amorites did, which [were] before him, and hath made Judah also to sin with his idols:
Keywords: Evil, God, Jerusalem
Description: 2 Kings 21:12
NET Translation: So this is what the Lord God of Israel has said, ‘I am about to bring disaster on Jerusalem and Judah. The news will reverberate in the ears of those who hear about it.
DARBY Translation: therefore thus saith Jehovah the God of Israel: Behold, I will bring evil upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whosoever heareth of it, both his ears shall tingle.
KJV Translation: Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Behold, I [am] bringing [such] evil upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whosoever heareth of it, both his ears shall tingle.
Keywords: Jerusalem
Description: 2 Kings 21:13
NET Translation: I will destroy Jerusalem the same way I did Samaria and the dynasty of Ahab. I will wipe Jerusalem clean, just as one wipes a plate on both sides.
DARBY Translation: And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab, and I will wipe Jerusalem as one wipeth a pan, wiping it and turning it upside down.
KJV Translation: And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab: and I will wipe Jerusalem as [a man] wipeth a dish, wiping [it], and turning [it] upside down.
Keywords: Deliver, Hand, Oil, Prey, Remnant
Description: 2 Kings 21:14
NET Translation: I will abandon this last remaining tribe among my people and hand them over to their enemies; they will be plundered and robbed by all their enemies,
DARBY Translation: And I will forsake the remnant of mine inheritance, and deliver them into the hand of their enemies; and they shall become a prey and a spoil to all their enemies;
KJV Translation: And I will forsake the remnant of mine inheritance, and deliver them into the hand of their enemies; and they shall become a prey and a spoil to all their enemies;
Keywords: Evil
Description: 2 Kings 21:15
NET Translation: because they have done evil in my sight and have angered me from the time their ancestors left Egypt right up to this very day!’”
DARBY Translation: because they have done evil in my sight, and have provoked me to anger, since the day their fathers came forth out of Egypt even to this day.
KJV Translation: Because they have done [that which was] evil in my sight, and have provoked me to anger, since the day their fathers came forth out of Egypt, even unto this day.
Keywords: Blood, Evil, Jerusalem, Judah, Manasseh, Sin
Description: 2 Kings 21:16
NET Translation: Furthermore Manasseh killed so many innocent people, he stained Jerusalem with their blood from end to end, in addition to encouraging Judah to sin by doing evil in the sight of the Lord.
DARBY Translation: And Manasseh shed very much innocent blood, till he had filled Jerusalem [with it] from one end to another; beside his sin with which he made Judah to sin, in doing evil in the sight of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Moreover Manasseh shed innocent blood very much, till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to another; beside his sin wherewith he made Judah to sin, in doing [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD.
Keywords: Book, Rest, Sin
Description: 2 Kings 21:17
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Manasseh’s reign and all his accomplishments, as well as the sinful acts he committed, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and all that he did, and his sin which he sinned, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and all that he did, and his sin that he sinned, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
Keywords: Buried, Garden, Manasseh, Son
Description: 2 Kings 21:18
NET Translation: Manasseh passed away and was buried in his palace garden, the garden of Uzzah, and his son Amon replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Manasseh slept with his fathers, and was buried in the garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza; and Amon his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Manasseh slept with his fathers, and was buried in the garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza: and Amon his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Name, Years
Description: 2 Kings 21:19
NET Translation: Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned for two years in Jerusalem. His mother was Meshullemeth, the daughter of Haruz, from Jotbah.
DARBY Translation: Amon was twenty-two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned two years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Meshullemeth, daughter of Haruz of Jotbah.
KJV Translation: Amon [was] twenty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Meshullemeth, the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah.
Keywords: Evil, Manasseh
Description: 2 Kings 21:20
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord, just as his father Manasseh had done.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah, as Manasseh his father had done;
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh did.
Keywords: Idols
Description: 2 Kings 21:21
NET Translation: He followed in the footsteps of his father and worshiped and bowed down to the disgusting idols that his father had worshiped.
DARBY Translation: and he walked in all the way that his father had walked in, and served the idols that his father had served, and worshipped them;
KJV Translation: And he walked in all the way that his father walked in, and served the idols that his father served, and worshipped them:
Keywords: God
Description: 2 Kings 21:22
NET Translation: He abandoned the Lord, God of his ancestors, and did not follow the Lord’s instructions.
DARBY Translation: and he forsook Jehovah the God of his fathers, and walked not in the way of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And he forsook the LORD God of his fathers, and walked not in the way of the LORD.
Keywords: King
Description: 2 Kings 21:23
NET Translation: Amon’s servants conspired against him and killed the king in his palace.
DARBY Translation: And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and slew the king in his own house.
KJV Translation: And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and slew the king in his own house.
Keywords: Josiah, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 21:24
NET Translation: The people of the land executed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.
DARBY Translation: But the people of the land smote all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.
KJV Translation: And the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 21:25
NET Translation: The rest of Amon’s accomplishments are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Amon, what he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Amon which he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
Keywords: Buried, Garden, Josiah, Sepulchre, Son
Description: 2 Kings 21:26
NET Translation: He was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzzah, and his son Josiah replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And he was buried in his sepulchre in the garden of Uzza; and Josiah his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And he was buried in his sepulchre in the garden of Uzza: and Josiah his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Josiah, Name, Years
Description: 2 Kings 22:1
NET Translation: Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned for thirty-one years in Jerusalem. His mother was Jedidah, daughter of Adaiah, from Bozkath.
DARBY Translation: Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign; and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Jedidah, daughter of Adaiah of Bozcath.
KJV Translation: Josiah [was] eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty and one years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Jedidah, the daughter of Adaiah of Boscath.
Keywords: David, Hand
Description: 2 Kings 22:2
NET Translation: He did what the Lord approved and followed in his ancestor David’s footsteps; he did not deviate to the right or the left.
DARBY Translation: And he did what was right in the sight of Jehovah, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand nor to the left.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.
Keywords: Ass, Ear, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 22:3
NET Translation: In the eighteenth year of King Josiah’s reign, the king sent the scribe Shaphan son of Azaliah, son of Meshullam, to the Lord’s temple with these orders:
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass in the eighteenth year of king Josiah, [that] the king sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, son of Meshullam, the scribe, to the house of Jehovah, saying,
KJV Translation: And it came to pass in the eighteenth year of king Josiah, [that] the king sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, the scribe, to the house of the LORD, saying,
Keywords: Silver
Description: 2 Kings 22:4
NET Translation: “Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him melt down the silver that has been brought by the people to the Lord’s temple and has been collected by the guards at the door.
DARBY Translation: Go up to Hilkijah the high priest, that he may sum up the money which is brought into the house of Jehovah, which the doorkeepers have gathered of the people,
KJV Translation: Go up to Hilkiah the high priest, that he may sum the silver which is brought into the house of the LORD, which the keepers of the door have gathered of the people:
Keywords: Deliver, Hand, Work
Description: 2 Kings 22:5
NET Translation: Have them hand it over to the construction foremen assigned to the Lord’s temple. They in turn should pay the temple workers to repair it,
DARBY Translation: and let them give it into the hand of them that do the work, that have the oversight of the house of Jehovah; and let them give it to those that do the work in the house of Jehovah, to repair the breaches of the house,
KJV Translation: And let them deliver it into the hand of the doers of the work, that have the oversight of the house of the LORD: and let them give it to the doers of the work which [is] in the house of the LORD, to repair the breaches of the house,
Description: 2 Kings 22:6
NET Translation: including craftsmen, builders, and masons, and should buy wood and chiseled stone for the repair work.
DARBY Translation: to the carpenters and the builders and the masons, and to buy timber and hewn stone to repair the house.
KJV Translation: Unto carpenters, and builders, and masons, and to buy timber and hewn stone to repair the house.
Keywords: Money
Description: 2 Kings 22:7
NET Translation: Do not audit the foremen who disburse the silver, for they are honest.”
DARBY Translation: But no reckoning was made with them of the money that was given into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.
KJV Translation: Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.
Keywords: Book, High Priest, Law, Priest
Description: 2 Kings 22:8
NET Translation: Hilkiah the high priest informed Shaphan the scribe, “I found the scroll of the law in the Lord’s temple.” Hilkiah gave the scroll to Shaphan and he read it.
DARBY Translation: And Hilkijah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of Jehovah. And Hilkijah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it.
KJV Translation: And Hilkiah the high priest said unto Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it.
Keywords: Hand, King, Money
Description: 2 Kings 22:9
NET Translation: Shaphan the scribe went to the king and reported, “Your servants melted down the silver in the temple and handed it over to the construction foremen assigned to the Lord’s temple.”
DARBY Translation: And Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again and said, Thy servants have emptied out the money that was found in the house, and have delivered it into the hand of them that do the work, that have the oversight of the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again, and said, Thy servants have gathered the money that was found in the house, and have delivered it into the hand of them that do the work, that have the oversight of the house of the LORD.
Keywords: Priest
Description: 2 Kings 22:10
NET Translation: Then Shaphan the scribe told the king, “Hilkiah the priest has given me a scroll.” Shaphan read it out loud before the king.
DARBY Translation: And Shaphan the scribe informed the king saying, Hilkijah the priest has given me a book. And Shaphan read it before the king.
KJV Translation: And Shaphan the scribe shewed the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath delivered me a book. And Shaphan read it before the king.
Keywords: Book, King
Description: 2 Kings 22:11
NET Translation: When the king heard the words of the law scroll, he tore his clothes.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when the king heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his garments.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
Keywords: King, Servant, Son
Description: 2 Kings 22:12
NET Translation: The king ordered Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Achbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king’s servant,
DARBY Translation: And the king commanded Hilkijah the priest, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Micaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king, saying,
KJV Translation: And the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asahiah a servant of the king's, saying,
Keywords: Book, Wrath
Description: 2 Kings 22:13
NET Translation: “Go, seek an oracle from the Lord for me and the people—for all Judah. Find out about the words of this scroll that has been discovered. For the Lord’s great fury has been ignited against us, because our ancestors have not obeyed the words of this scroll by doing all that it instructs us to do.”
DARBY Translation: Go, inquire of Jehovah for me, and for the people, and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book which is found; for great is the wrath of Jehovah that is kindled against us, because our fathers have not hearkened to the words of this book, to do according to all that is written [there] for us.
KJV Translation: Go ye, enquire of the LORD for me, and for the people, and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book that is found: for great [is] the wrath of the LORD that is kindled against us, because our fathers have not hearkened unto the words of this book, to do according unto all that which is written concerning us.
Keywords: Jerusalem, Son, Wife
Description: 2 Kings 22:14
NET Translation: So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shullam son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, the supervisor of the wardrobe. (She lived in Jerusalem in the Mishneh district.) They stated their business,
DARBY Translation: And Hilkijah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asaiah, went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe: now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the second quarter [of the town]; and they spoke with her.
KJV Translation: So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asahiah, went unto Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college;) and they communed with her.
Keywords: God, Man
Description: 2 Kings 22:15
NET Translation: and she said to them: “This is what the Lord God of Israel has said: ‘Say this to the man who sent you to me:
DARBY Translation: And she said to them, Thus saith Jehovah the God of Israel: Tell the man that sent you to me,
KJV Translation: And she said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Tell the man that sent you to me,
Keywords: Book, Evil, Judah, King
Description: 2 Kings 22:16
NET Translation: “This is what the Lord has said: ‘I am about to bring disaster on this place and its residents, all the things in the scroll that the king of Judah has read.
DARBY Translation: Thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I will bring evil upon this place and upon the inhabitants thereof, all the words of the book that the king of Judah hath read.
KJV Translation: Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, [even] all the words of the book which the king of Judah hath read:
Keywords: Anger, Incense, Might, Wrath
Description: 2 Kings 22:17
NET Translation: This will happen because they have abandoned me and offered sacrifices to other gods, angering me with all the idols they have made. My anger will ignite against this place and will not be extinguished!’”
DARBY Translation: Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the work of their hands, therefore my fury is kindled against this place, and shall not be quenched.
KJV Translation: Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands; therefore my wrath shall be kindled against this place, and shall not be quenched.
Keywords: God, Judah, King
Description: 2 Kings 22:18
NET Translation: Say this to the king of Judah, who sent you to seek an oracle from the Lord: “This is what the Lord God of Israel has said concerning the words you have heard:
DARBY Translation: But to the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of Jehovah, thus shall ye say to him: Thus saith Jehovah the God of Israel touching the words which thou hast heard:
KJV Translation: But to the king of Judah which sent you to enquire of the LORD, thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, [As touching] the words which thou hast heard;
Keywords: Art, Heart
Description: 2 Kings 22:19
NET Translation: ‘You displayed a sensitive spirit and humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard how I intended to make this place and its residents into an appalling example of an accursed people. You tore your clothes and wept before me, and I have heard you,’ says the Lord.
DARBY Translation: Because thy heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before Jehovah, when thou heardest what I spoke against this place and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and didst rend thy garments and weep before me, I also have heard [thee], saith Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the LORD, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before me; I also have heard [thee], saith the LORD.
Keywords: Evil, Halt, King
Description: 2 Kings 22:20
NET Translation: ‘Therefore I will allow you to die and be buried in peace. You will not have to witness all the disaster I will bring on this place.’”’” Then they reported back to the king.
DARBY Translation: Therefore, behold, I will gather thee unto thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered to thy grave in peace; and thine eyes shall not see all the evil that I will bring upon this place. And they brought the king word again.
KJV Translation: Behold therefore, I will gather thee unto thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered into thy grave in peace; and thine eyes shall not see all the evil which I will bring upon this place. And they brought the king word again.
Keywords: Judah, King
Description: 2 Kings 23:1
NET Translation: The king summoned all the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: And the king sent, and they gathered to him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: And the king sent, and they gathered unto him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem.
Keywords: Book, Covenant, Jerusalem, Judah, King
Description: 2 Kings 23:2
NET Translation: The king went up to the Lord’s temple, accompanied by all the people of Judah, all the residents of Jerusalem, the priests, and the prophets. All the people were there, from the youngest to the oldest. He read aloud all the words of the scroll of the covenant that had been discovered in the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: And the king went up into the house of Jehovah, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great; and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant which had been found in the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house of the LORD.
Keywords: Art, Commandments, Covenant, Heart, King, Statutes
Description: 2 Kings 23:3
NET Translation: The king stood by the pillar and renewed the covenant before the Lord, agreeing to follow the Lord and to obey his commandments, laws, and rules with all his heart and being, by carrying out the terms of this covenant recorded on this scroll. All the people agreed to keep the covenant.
DARBY Translation: And the king stood on the dais, and made a covenant before Jehovah, to walk after Jehovah, and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes with all [his] heart, and with all [his] soul, to establish the words of this covenant that are written in this book. And all the people stood to the covenant.
KJV Translation: And the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes with all [their] heart and all [their] soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people stood to the covenant.
Keywords: Jerusalem, King, Temple
Description: 2 Kings 23:4
NET Translation: The king ordered Hilkiah the high priest, the high-ranking priests, and the guards to bring out of the Lord’s temple all the items that were used in the worship of Baal, Asherah, and all the stars of the sky. The king burned them outside of Jerusalem in the terraces of Kidron, and carried their ashes to Bethel.
DARBY Translation: And the king commanded Hilkijah the high priest, and the priests of the second order, and the doorkeepers, to bring forth out of the temple of Jehovah all the vessels that had been made for Baal, and for the Asherah, and for all the host of the heavens; and he burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron, and carried the ashes of them to Bethel.
KJV Translation: And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, and the priests of the second order, and the keepers of the door, to bring forth out of the temple of the LORD all the vessels that were made for Baal, and for the grove, and for all the host of heaven: and he burned them without Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron, and carried the ashes of them unto Bethel.
Keywords: High Places, Incense, Judah
Description: 2 Kings 23:5
NET Translation: He eliminated the pagan priests whom the Kings of Judah had appointed to offer sacrifices on the high places in the cities of Judah and in the area right around Jerusalem. (They offered sacrifices to Baal, the sun god, the moon god, the constellations, and all the stars in the sky.)
DARBY Translation: And he abolished the idolatrous priests, whom the Kings of Judah had ordained to burn incense on the high places in the cities of Judah, and the environs of Jerusalem; and them that burned incense to Baal, to the sun, and to the moon, and to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven.
KJV Translation: And he put down the idolatrous priests, whom the Kings of Judah had ordained to burn incense in the high places in the cities of Judah, and in the places round about Jerusalem; them also that burned incense unto Baal, to the sun, and to the moon, and to the planets, and to all the host of heaven.
Keywords: Brook, Children
Description: 2 Kings 23:6
NET Translation: He removed the Asherah pole from the Lord’s temple and took it outside Jerusalem to the Kidron Valley, where he burned it. He smashed it to dust and then threw the dust in the public graveyard.
DARBY Translation: And he brought out the Asherah from the house of Jehovah, outside Jerusalem, to the torrent of Kidron, and burned it at the torrent of Kidron, and stamped it small to powder, and cast the powder upon the graves of the children of the people.
KJV Translation: And he brought out the grove from the house of the LORD, without Jerusalem, unto the brook Kidron, and burned it at the brook Kidron, and stamped [it] small to powder, and cast the powder thereof upon the graves of the children of the people.
Keywords: Houses, Women
Description: 2 Kings 23:7
NET Translation: He tore down the quarters of the male cultic prostitutes in the Lord’s temple, where women were weaving shrines for Asherah.
DARBY Translation: And he broke down the houses of the sodomites, which were in the house of Jehovah, where the women wove tents for the Asherah.
KJV Translation: And he brake down the houses of the sodomites, that [were] by the house of the LORD, where the women wove hangings for the grove.
Keywords: Gate, Hand, High Places, Joshua
Description: 2 Kings 23:8
NET Translation: He brought all the priests from the cities of Judah and ruined the high places where the priests had offered sacrifices, from Geba to Beer Sheba. He tore down the high place of the goat idols situated at the entrance of the gate of Joshua, the city official, on the left side of the city gate.
DARBY Translation: And he brought all the priests out of the cities of Judah, and defiled the high places where the priests had burned incense, from Geba even to Beer-sheba; and he broke down the high places of the gates, those at the entrance of the gate of Joshua the governor of the city, [and] those on the left hand of any [going in] at the gate of the city.
KJV Translation: And he brought all the priests out of the cities of Judah, and defiled the high places where the priests had burned incense, from Geba to Beersheba, and brake down the high places of the gates that [were] in the entering in of the gate of Joshua the governor of the city, which [were] on a man's left hand at the gate of the city.
Keywords: Altar, Bread, High Places
Description: 2 Kings 23:9
NET Translation: (Now the priests of the high places did not go up to the altar of the Lord in Jerusalem, but they did eat unleavened cakes among their fellow priests.)
DARBY Translation: Nevertheless the priests of the high places came not up to the altar of Jehovah in Jerusalem, but they ate of the unleavened bread among their brethren.
KJV Translation: Nevertheless the priests of the high places came not up to the altar of the LORD in Jerusalem, but they did eat of the unleavened bread among their brethren.
Keywords: Ass, Children, Fire, Man, Might, Son, Valley
Description: 2 Kings 23:10
NET Translation: The king ruined Topheth in the Valley of Ben Hinnom so that no one could pass his son or his daughter through the fire to Molech.
DARBY Translation: And he defiled Topheth, which is in the valley of the sons of Hinnom, that no man might cause his son or his daughter to pass through the fire to Molech.
KJV Translation: And he defiled Topheth, which [is] in the valley of the children of Hinnom, that no man might make his son or his daughter to pass through the fire to Molech.
Keywords: Judah, Sun
Description: 2 Kings 23:11
NET Translation: He removed from the entrance to the Lord’s temple the statues of horses that the Kings of Judah had placed there in honor of the sun god. (They were kept near the room of Nathan Melech the eunuch, which was situated among the courtyards.) He burned up the chariots devoted to the sun god.
DARBY Translation: And he abolished the horses that the Kings of Judah had appointed to the sun at the entrance of the house of Jehovah, by the chamber of Nathan-melech the chamberlain, which was in the suburbs, and burned the chariots of the sun, with fire.
KJV Translation: And he took away the horses that the Kings of Judah had given to the sun, at the entering in of the house of the LORD, by the chamber of Nathanmelech the chamberlain, which [was] in the suburbs, and burned the chariots of the sun with fire.
Keywords: Brook, Judah, King, Manasseh
Description: 2 Kings 23:12
NET Translation: The king tore down the altars the Kings of Judah had set up on the roof of Ahaz’s upper room, as well as the altars Manasseh had set up in the two courtyards of the Lord’s temple. He crushed them and threw the dust in the Kidron Valley.
DARBY Translation: And the king broke down the altars that were on the roof of the upper chamber of Ahaz, which the Kings of Judah had made, and the altars that Manasseh had made in the two courts of the house of Jehovah, and he shattered them, [removing them] from thence, and cast the powder of them into the torrent of Kidron.
KJV Translation: And the altars that [were] on the top of the upper chamber of Ahaz, which the Kings of Judah had made, and the altars which Manasseh had made in the two courts of the house of the LORD, did the king beat down, and brake [them] down from thence, and cast the dust of them into the brook Kidron.
Keywords: Children, Hand, High Places, Israel, King, Nation, Solomon
Description: 2 Kings 23:13
NET Translation: The king ruined the high places east of Jerusalem, south of the Mount of Destruction, that King Solomon of Israel had built for the detestable Sidonian goddess Astarte, the detestable Moabite god Chemosh, and the horrible Ammonite god Milcom.
DARBY Translation: And the high places that were before Jerusalem, which were on the right hand of the mount of corruption, which Solomon the king of Israel had built for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Zidonians, and for Chemosh the abomination of the Moabites, and for Milcom the abomination of the children of Ammon, did the king defile.
KJV Translation: And the high places that [were] before Jerusalem, which [were] on the right hand of the mount of corruption, which Solomon the king of Israel had builded for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Zidonians, and for Chemosh the abomination of the Moabites, and for Milcom the abomination of the children of Ammon, did the king defile.
Description: 2 Kings 23:14
NET Translation: He smashed the sacred pillars to bits, cut down the Asherah poles, and filled those shrines with human bones.
DARBY Translation: And he broke in pieces the columns, and cut down the Asherahs, and filled their place with the bones of men.
KJV Translation: And he brake in pieces the images, and cut down the groves, and filled their places with the bones of men.
Keywords: Altar, Israel, Jeroboam, Son
Description: 2 Kings 23:15
NET Translation: He also tore down the altar in Bethel at the high place made by Jeroboam son of Nebat, who encouraged Israel to sin. He burned all the combustible items at that high place and crushed them to dust, including the Asherah pole.
DARBY Translation: Moreover the altar that was at Bethel, the high place that Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who caused Israel to sin, had made, both that altar and the high place he broke down; and burned the high place, stamped it small to powder, and burned the Asherah.
KJV Translation: Moreover the altar that [was] at Bethel, [and] the high place which Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, had made, both that altar and the high place he brake down, and burned the high place, [and] stamped [it] small to powder, and burned the grove.
Keywords: God, Josiah, Man
Description: 2 Kings 23:16
NET Translation: When Josiah turned around, he saw the tombs there on the hill. So he ordered the bones from the tombs to be brought; he burned them on the altar and defiled it, just as in the Lord’s message that was announced by the prophet while Jeroboam stood by the altar during a festival. Then the king turned and saw the grave of the prophet who had foretold this.
DARBY Translation: And Josiah turned himself, and saw the sepulchres that were there on the mount; and he sent and took the bones out of the sepulchres, and burned [them] upon the altar, and defiled it, according to the word of Jehovah, that the man of God had proclaimed, who proclaimed these things.
KJV Translation: And as Josiah turned himself, he spied the sepulchres that [were] there in the mount, and sent, and took the bones out of the sepulchres, and burned [them] upon the altar, and polluted it, according to the word of the LORD which the man of God proclaimed, who proclaimed these words.
Keywords: Altar, Man, Sepulchre
Description: 2 Kings 23:17
NET Translation: He asked, “What is this grave marker I see?” The men from the city replied, “It’s the grave of the prophet who came from Judah and foretold these very things you have done to the altar of Bethel.”
DARBY Translation: Then he said, What tombstone is that which I see? And the men of the city told him, It is the sepulchre of the man of God who came from Judah and proclaimed these things which thou hast done against the altar of Bethel.
KJV Translation: Then he said, What title [is] that that I see? And the men of the city told him, [It is] the sepulchre of the man of God, which came from Judah, and proclaimed these things that thou hast done against the altar of Bethel.
Keywords: Man, Prophet
Description: 2 Kings 23:18
NET Translation: The king said, “Leave it alone! No one must touch his bones.” So they left his bones undisturbed, as well as the bones of the Israelite prophet buried beside him.
DARBY Translation: And he said, Let him alone; let no man move his bones. And they saved his bones, with the bones of the prophet that came out of Samaria.
KJV Translation: And he said, Let him alone; let no man move his bones. So they let his bones alone, with the bones of the prophet that came out of Samaria.
Keywords: High Places, Houses, Israel, Josiah
Description: 2 Kings 23:19
NET Translation: Josiah also removed all the shrines on the high places in the cities of Samaria. The Kings of Israel had made them and angered the Lord. He did to them what he had done to the high place in Bethel.
DARBY Translation: And all the houses also of the high places that were in the cities of Samaria, which the Kings of Israel had made to provoke [Jehovah] to anger, Josiah removed, and did to them according to all the acts that he had done in Bethel.
KJV Translation: And all the houses also of the high places that [were] in the cities of Samaria, which the Kings of Israel had made to provoke [the LORD] to anger, Josiah took away, and did to them according to all the acts that he had done in Bethel.
Keywords: High Places
Description: 2 Kings 23:20
NET Translation: He sacrificed all the priests of the high places on the altars located there, and burned human bones on them. Then he returned to Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: And he sacrificed upon the altars all the priests of the high places that were there, and burned men's bones upon them. And he returned to Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: And he slew all the priests of the high places that [were] there upon the altars, and burned men's bones upon them, and returned to Jerusalem.
Keywords: Book, King, Passover
Description: 2 Kings 23:21
NET Translation: The king ordered all the people, “Observe the Passover of the Lord your God, as prescribed in this scroll of the covenant.”
DARBY Translation: And the king commanded all the people saying, Hold the passover to Jehovah your God, as it is written in this book of the covenant.
KJV Translation: And the king commanded all the people, saying, Keep the passover unto the LORD your God, as [it is] written in the book of this covenant.
Keywords: Passover
Description: 2 Kings 23:22
NET Translation: He issued this edict because a Passover like this had not been observed since the days of the judges who led Israel; it was neglected for the entire period of the Kings of Israel and Judah.
DARBY Translation: For there was not holden such a passover from the days of the judges that judged Israel, nor in all the days of the Kings of Israel, nor of the Kings of Judah;
KJV Translation: Surely there was not holden such a passover from the days of the judges that judged Israel, nor in all the days of the Kings of Israel, nor of the Kings of Judah;
Keywords: Ear, King, Passover
Description: 2 Kings 23:23
NET Translation: But in the eighteenth year of King Josiah’s reign, such a Passover of the Lord was observed in Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: but in the eighteenth year of king Josiah was this passover holden to Jehovah in Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: But in the eighteenth year of king Josiah, [wherein] this passover was holden to the LORD in Jerusalem.
Keywords: Book, Josiah, Judah, Law, Might, Priest
Description: 2 Kings 23:24
NET Translation: Josiah also got rid of the ritual pits used to conjure up spirits, the magicians, personal idols, disgusting images, and all the detestable idols that had appeared in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem. In this way he carried out the terms of the law recorded on the scroll that Hilkiah the priest had discovered in the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: Moreover the necromancers and the soothsayers, and the teraphim and the idols, and all the abominations that were seen in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem, Josiah took away, that he might perform the words of the law which were written in the book that Hilkijah the priest had found in the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Moreover the [workers with] familiar spirits, and the wizards, and the images, and the idols, and all the abominations that were spied in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem, did Josiah put away, that he might perform the words of the law which were written in the book that Hilkiah the priest found in the house of the LORD.
Keywords: King, Law, Rose
Description: 2 Kings 23:25
NET Translation: No king before or after repented before the Lord as he did, with his whole heart, soul, and being in accordance with the whole law of Moses.
DARBY Translation: And before him there had been no king like him that turned to Jehovah with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his might, according to all the law of Moses; neither after him arose there his like.
KJV Translation: And like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to the LORD with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the law of Moses; neither after him arose there [any] like him.
Keywords: Anger, Manasseh
Description: 2 Kings 23:26
NET Translation: Yet the Lord’s great anger against Judah did not subside; he was still infuriated by all the things Manasseh had done.
DARBY Translation: But Jehovah turned not from the fierceness of his great wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Judah, because of all the provocations with which Manasseh had provoked him.
KJV Translation: Notwithstanding the LORD turned not from the fierceness of his great wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Judah, because of all the provocations that Manasseh had provoked him withal.
Keywords: Jerusalem, Judah, Name
Description: 2 Kings 23:27
NET Translation: The Lord announced, “I will also spurn Judah, just as I spurned Israel. I will reject this city that I chose—both Jerusalem and the temple, about which I said, ‘I will live there.’
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah said, I will remove Judah also out of my sight, as I have removed Israel, and will reject this city Jerusalem which I have chosen, and the house of which I said, My name shall be there.
KJV Translation: And the LORD said, I will remove Judah also out of my sight, as I have removed Israel, and will cast off this city Jerusalem which I have chosen, and the house of which I said, My name shall be there.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 23:28
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Josiah’s reign and all his accomplishments are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Josiah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and all that he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
Keywords: Assyria, Egypt, Josiah, King, River, Syria
Description: 2 Kings 23:29
NET Translation: During Josiah’s reign Pharaoh Necho king of Egypt marched toward the Euphrates River to help the king of Assyria. King Josiah marched out to fight him, but Necho killed him at Megiddo when he saw him.
DARBY Translation: In his days Pharaoh-Nechoh king of Egypt went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates; and king Josiah went against him; but [Nechoh] slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him.
KJV Translation: In his days Pharaohnechoh king of Egypt went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went against him; and he slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him.
Keywords: Ahaz, Buried, Chariot, Dead, King, Riot, Son
Description: 2 Kings 23:30
NET Translation: His servants transported his dead body from Megiddo in a chariot and brought it to Jerusalem, where they buried him in his tomb. The people of the land took Josiah’s son Jehoahaz, poured olive oil on his head, and made him king in his father’s place.
DARBY Translation: And his servants carried him in a chariot dead from Megiddo, and brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own sepulchre. And the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and anointed him, and made him king in his father's stead.
KJV Translation: And his servants carried him in a chariot dead from Megiddo, and brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own sepulchre. And the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and anointed him, and made him king in his father's stead.
Keywords: Ahaz, Months, Name, Years
Description: 2 Kings 23:31
NET Translation: Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. His mother was Hamutal the daughter of Jeremiah, from Libnah.
DARBY Translation: Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Hamutal, daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.
KJV Translation: Jehoahaz [was] twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.
Keywords: Evil
Description: 2 Kings 23:32
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord as his ancestors had done.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah, according to all that his fathers had done.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done.
Keywords: Might, Talent, Tribute
Description: 2 Kings 23:33
NET Translation: Pharaoh Necho imprisoned him in Riblah in the land of Hamath and prevented him from ruling in Jerusalem. He imposed on the land a special tax of 100 talents of silver and a talent of gold.
DARBY Translation: And Pharaoh-Nechoh had him bound at Riblah in the land of Hamath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and laid a tribute upon the land of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold.
KJV Translation: And Pharaohnechoh put him in bands at Riblah in the land of Hamath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and put the land to a tribute of an hundred talents of silver, and a talent of gold.
Keywords: Ahaz, Josiah, King, Name, Son
Description: 2 Kings 23:34
NET Translation: Pharaoh Necho made Josiah’s son Eliakim king in Josiah’s place, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. He took Jehoahaz to Egypt, where he died.
DARBY Translation: And Pharaoh-Nechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king instead of Josiah his father, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. And he took Jehoahaz; and he came to Egypt, and died there.
KJV Translation: And Pharaohnechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the room of Josiah his father, and turned his name to Jehoiakim, and took Jehoahaz away: and he came to Egypt, and died there.
Keywords: Gold, Jehoiakim, Money, Silver
Description: 2 Kings 23:35
NET Translation: Jehoiakim paid Pharaoh the required amount of silver and gold, but to meet Pharaoh’s demands Jehoiakim had to tax the land. He collected an assessed amount from each man among the people of the land in order to pay Pharaoh Necho.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he laid a proportional tax on the land to give the money according to the command of Pharaoh: he exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of every one according to his estimation, to give it to Pharaoh-Nechoh.
KJV Translation: And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh: he exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of every one according to his taxation, to give [it] unto Pharaohnechoh.
Keywords: Jehoiakim, Name, Years
Description: 2 Kings 23:36
NET Translation: Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned for eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother was Zebidah the daughter of Pedaiah, from Rumah.
DARBY Translation: Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Zebuddah, daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah.
KJV Translation: Jehoiakim [was] twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Zebudah, the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah.
Keywords: Evil
Description: 2 Kings 23:37
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord as his ancestors had done.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah, according to all that his fathers had done.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done.
Keywords: Babylon, Jehoiakim, King, Servant
Description: 2 Kings 24:1
NET Translation: During Jehoiakim’s reign, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon attacked. Jehoiakim was his subject for three years, but then he rebelled against him.
DARBY Translation: In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim was his servant three years; then he turned and rebelled against him.
KJV Translation: In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant three years: then he turned and rebelled against him.
Keywords: Children, Judah
Description: 2 Kings 24:2
NET Translation: The Lord sent against him Babylonian, Syrian, Moabite, and Ammonite raiding bands; he sent them to destroy Judah, just as in the Lord’s message that he had announced through his servants the prophets.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah sent against him the bands of the Chaldeans, and the bands of the Syrians, and the bands of the Moabites, and the bands of the children of Ammon, and sent them against Judah to destroy it, according to the word of Jehovah, which he spoke through his servants the prophets.
KJV Translation: And the LORD sent against him bands of the Chaldees, and bands of the Syrians, and bands of the Moabites, and bands of the children of Ammon, and sent them against Judah to destroy it, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by his servants the prophets.
Description: 2 Kings 24:3
NET Translation: Just as the Lord had announced, he rejected Judah because of all the sins that Manasseh had committed.
DARBY Translation: Verily, at the commandment of Jehovah it came to pass against Judah, that they should be removed out of his sight, for the sins of Manasseh, according to all that he had done;
KJV Translation: Surely at the commandment of the LORD came [this] upon Judah, to remove [them] out of his sight, for the sins of Manasseh, according to all that he did;
Keywords: Blood, Jerusalem
Description: 2 Kings 24:4
NET Translation: Because he killed innocent people and stained Jerusalem with their blood, the Lord was unwilling to forgive them.
DARBY Translation: and also [because of] the innocent blood that he had shed; for he had filled Jerusalem with innocent blood, and Jehovah would not pardon.
KJV Translation: And also for the innocent blood that he shed: for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood; which the LORD would not pardon.
Keywords: Book, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 24:5
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Jehoiakim’s reign and all his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
Keywords: Hin, Jehoiakim, Son
Description: 2 Kings 24:6
NET Translation: He passed away and his son Jehoiachin replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoiakim slept with his fathers, and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: So Jehoiakim slept with his fathers: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Babylon, Egypt, Euphrates, King, River
Description: 2 Kings 24:7
NET Translation: The king of Egypt did not march out from his land again, for the king of Babylon conquered all the territory that the king of Egypt had formerly controlled between the Stream of Egypt and the Euphrates River.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Egypt came not again any more out of his land, for the king of Babylon had taken all that belonged to the king of Egypt, from the torrent of Egypt to the river Euphrates.
KJV Translation: And the king of Egypt came not again any more out of his land: for the king of Babylon had taken from the river of Egypt unto the river Euphrates all that pertained to the king of Egypt.
Keywords: Hin, Jerusalem, Name, Years
Description: 2 Kings 24:8
NET Translation: Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. His mother was Nehushta the daughter of Elnathan, from Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Nehushta, daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: Jehoiachin [was] eighteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. And his mother's name [was] Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem.
Keywords: Evil
Description: 2 Kings 24:9
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord as his ancestors had done.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah, according to all that his father had done.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father had done.
Keywords: Babylon, King, Time
Description: 2 Kings 24:10
NET Translation: At that time the generals of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon marched to Jerusalem and besieged the city.
DARBY Translation: At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem, and the city was besieged.
KJV Translation: At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem, and the city was besieged.
Keywords: Babylon, King, Siege
Description: 2 Kings 24:11
NET Translation: King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came to the city while his generals were besieging it.
DARBY Translation: And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came against the city, while his servants were besieging it.
KJV Translation: And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came against the city, and his servants did besiege it.
Keywords: Babylon, Ear, Hin, Judah, King
Description: 2 Kings 24:12
NET Translation: King Jehoiachin of Judah, along with his mother, his servants, his officials, and his eunuchs surrendered to the king of Babylon. The king of Babylon, in the eighth year of his reign, took Jehoiachin prisoner.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoiachin king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his chamberlains; and the king of Babylon took him in the eighth year of his reign.
KJV Translation: And Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his officers: and the king of Babylon took him in the eighth year of his reign.
Keywords: Gold, Israel, King, Solomon, Temple
Description: 2 Kings 24:13
NET Translation: Nebuchadnezzar took from there all the riches in the treasuries of the Lord’s temple and of the royal palace. He removed all the gold items that King Solomon of Israel had made for the Lord’s temple, just as the Lord had warned.
DARBY Translation: And he brought out thence all the treasures of the house of Jehovah, and the treasures of the king's house, and cut in pieces all the vessels of gold that Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of Jehovah, as Jehovah had said.
KJV Translation: And he carried out thence all the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house, and cut in pieces all the vessels of gold which Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD, as the LORD had said.
Keywords: Rest, Save
Description: 2 Kings 24:14
NET Translation: He deported all the residents of Jerusalem, including all the officials and all the soldiers (10,000 people in all). This included all the craftsmen and those who worked with metal. No one was left except for the poorest among the people of the land.
DARBY Translation: And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained but the poorest sort of the people of the land.
KJV Translation: And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, [even] ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land.
Keywords: Captivity, Hin, Jerusalem
Description: 2 Kings 24:15
NET Translation: He deported Jehoiachin from Jerusalem to Babylon, along with the king’s mother and wives, his eunuchs, and the high-ranking officials of the land.
DARBY Translation: And he carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, and the king's mother, and the king's wives, and his chamberlains, and the mighty of the land, he led into captivity from Jerusalem to Babylon;
KJV Translation: And he carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, and the king's mother, and the king's wives, and his officers, and the mighty of the land, [those] carried he into captivity from Jerusalem to Babylon.
Keywords: Babylon, King
Description: 2 Kings 24:16
NET Translation: The king of Babylon deported to Babylon all the soldiers (there were 7,000), as well as 1,000 craftsmen and metal workers. This included all the best warriors.
DARBY Translation: and all the men of valour, seven thousand, and the craftsmen and smiths a thousand, all strong men apt for war, and the king of Babylon brought them captive to Babylon.
KJV Translation: And all the men of might, [even] seven thousand, and craftsmen and smiths a thousand, all [that were] strong [and] apt for war, even them the king of Babylon brought captive to Babylon.
Keywords: Babylon, King, Name
Description: 2 Kings 24:17
NET Translation: The king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, king in Jehoiachin’s place. He renamed him Zedekiah.
DARBY Translation: And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his uncle king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
KJV Translation: And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father's brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Keywords: Name, Years, Zedekiah
Description: 2 Kings 24:18
NET Translation: Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he ruled for eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother was Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah, from Libnah.
DARBY Translation: Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Hamutal, daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.
KJV Translation: Zedekiah [was] twenty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.
Keywords: Evil, Jehoiakim
Description: 2 Kings 24:19
NET Translation: He did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Jehoiakim had done.
DARBY Translation: And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah, according to all that Jehoiakim had done.
KJV Translation: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that Jehoiakim had done.
Keywords: Anger, Ass, Jerusalem, King, Zedekiah
Description: 2 Kings 24:20
NET Translation: What follows is a record of what happened to Jerusalem and Judah because of the Lord’s anger; he finally threw them out of his presence. Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.
DARBY Translation: For, because the anger of Jehovah was against Jerusalem and against Judah, until he had cast them out from his presence, Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.
KJV Translation: For through the anger of the LORD it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, until he had cast them out from his presence, that Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.
Keywords: Ass, Babylon, Ear, King
Description: 2 Kings 25:1
NET Translation: So King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came against Jerusalem with his whole army and set up camp outside it. They built siege ramps all around it. He arrived on the tenth day of the tenth month in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, on the tenth of the month, [that] Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he and all his army, against Jerusalem, and encamped against it; and they built turrets against it round about.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, in the tenth [day] of the month, [that] Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he, and all his host, against Jerusalem, and pitched against it; and they built forts against it round about.
Keywords: Ear, King
Description: 2 Kings 25:2
NET Translation: The city remained under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year.
DARBY Translation: And the city was besieged until the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.
KJV Translation: And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.
Keywords: Bread, Famine
Description: 2 Kings 25:3
NET Translation: By the ninth day of the fourth month the famine in the city was so severe the residents had no food.
DARBY Translation: On the ninth of the [fourth] month the famine prevailed in the city, and there was no bread for the people of the land.
KJV Translation: And on the ninth [day] of the [fourth] month the famine prevailed in the city, and there was no bread for the people of the land.
Keywords: Gate, Night, War
Description: 2 Kings 25:4
NET Translation: The enemy broke through the city walls, and all the soldiers tried to escape. They left the city during the night. They went through the gate between the two walls, which is near the king’s garden. (The Babylonians were all around the city.) Then they headed for the rift valley.
DARBY Translation: And the city was broken into; and all the men of war [fled] by night, by the way of the gate between the two walls, which [leads] to the king's garden (now the Chaldeans were by the city round about); and they went the way toward the plain.
KJV Translation: And the city was broken up, and all the men of war [fled] by night by the way of the gate between two walls, which [is] by the king's garden: (now the Chaldees [were] against the city round about:) and [the king] went the way toward the plain.
Description: 2 Kings 25:5
NET Translation: But the Babylonian army chased after the king. They caught up with him in the rift valley plains of Jericho, and his entire army deserted him.
DARBY Translation: And the army of the Chaldeans pursued after the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho; and all his army was scattered from him.
KJV Translation: And the army of the Chaldees pursued after the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho: and all his army were scattered from him.
Keywords: Babylon, Judgment, King
Description: 2 Kings 25:6
NET Translation: They captured the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where he passed sentence on him.
DARBY Translation: And they took the king, and brought him up to the king of Babylon unto Riblah; and they pronounced judgment upon him,
KJV Translation: So they took the king, and brought him up to the king of Babylon to Riblah; and they gave judgment upon him.
Keywords: Zedekiah
Description: 2 Kings 25:7
NET Translation: Zedekiah’s sons were executed while Zedekiah was forced to watch. The king of Babylon then had Zedekiah’s eyes put out, bound him in bronze chains, and carried him off to Babylon.
DARBY Translation: and slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound him with chains of brass, and carried him to Babylon.
KJV Translation: And they slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound him with fetters of brass, and carried him to Babylon.
Keywords: Ear, King, Servant
Description: 2 Kings 25:8
NET Translation: On the seventh day of the fifth month, in the nineteenth year of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, Nebuzaradan, the captain of the royal guard, who served the king of Babylon, arrived in Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: And in the fifth month, on the seventh of the month, which was in the nineteenth year of king Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, Nebuzar-adan, captain of the body-guard, servant of the king of Babylon, came unto Jerusalem;
KJV Translation: And in the fifth month, on the seventh [day] of the month, which [is] the nineteenth year of king Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, came Nebuzaradan, captain of the guard, a servant of the king of Babylon, unto Jerusalem:
Keywords: Houses
Description: 2 Kings 25:9
NET Translation: He burned down the Lord’s temple, the royal palace, and all the houses in Jerusalem, including every large house.
DARBY Translation: and he burned the house of Jehovah, and the king's house, and all the houses of Jerusalem; and every great [man's] house he burned with fire.
KJV Translation: And he burnt the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all the houses of Jerusalem, and every great [man's] house burnt he with fire.
Keywords: Jerusalem
Description: 2 Kings 25:10
NET Translation: The whole Babylonian army that came with the captain of the royal guard tore down the walls that surrounded Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: And all the army of the Chaldeans that were with the captain of the body-guard broke down the walls of Jerusalem round about.
KJV Translation: And all the army of the Chaldees, that [were with] the captain of the guard, brake down the walls of Jerusalem round about.
Keywords: Dan, Guard, King, Remnant, Rest
Description: 2 Kings 25:11
NET Translation: Nebuzaradan, the captain of the royal guard, deported the rest of the people who were left in the city, those who had deserted to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the craftsmen.
DARBY Translation: And Nebuzar-adan the captain of the body-guard carried away captive the rest of the people that were left in the city, and the deserters that had deserted to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the multitude.
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the people [that were] left in the city, and the fugitives that fell away to the king of Babylon, with the remnant of the multitude, did Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carry away.
Keywords: Guard, Poor
Description: 2 Kings 25:12
NET Translation: But he left behind some of the poor of the land and gave them fields and vineyards.
DARBY Translation: But the captain of the body-guard left of the poor of the land for vinedressers and husbandmen.
KJV Translation: But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land [to be] vinedressers and husbandmen.
Keywords: Ass, Brass, Sea
Description: 2 Kings 25:13
NET Translation: The Babylonians broke the two bronze pillars in the Lord’s temple, as well as the movable stands and the big bronze basin called “The Sea.” They took the bronze to Babylon.
DARBY Translation: And the brazen pillars that were in the house of Jehovah, and the bases, and the brazen sea that was in the house of Jehovah, the Chaldeans broke in pieces, and carried the brass thereof to Babylon.
KJV Translation: And the pillars of brass that [were] in the house of the LORD, and the bases, and the brasen sea that [was] in the house of the LORD, did the Chaldees break in pieces, and carried the brass of them to Babylon.
Keywords: Ass, Brass
Description: 2 Kings 25:14
NET Translation: They also took the pots, shovels, trimming shears, pans, and all the bronze utensils used by the priests.
DARBY Translation: The cauldrons also and the shovels and the knives and the cups, and all the vessels of copper wherewith they ministered, they took away.
KJV Translation: And the pots, and the shovels, and the snuffers, and the spoons, and all the vessels of brass wherewith they ministered, took they away.
Keywords: Guard
Description: 2 Kings 25:15
NET Translation: The captain of the royal guard took the golden and silver censers and basins.
DARBY Translation: And the censers and the bowls, that which was of gold in gold, and that which was of silver in silver, the captain of the body-guard took away.
KJV Translation: And the firepans, and the bowls, [and] such things as [were] of gold, [in] gold, and of silver, [in] silver, the captain of the guard took away.
Keywords: Ass, Brass, Solomon
Description: 2 Kings 25:16
NET Translation: The bronze of the items that King Solomon made for the Lord’s temple—including the two pillars, the big bronze basin called “The Sea,” the twelve bronze bulls under “The Sea,” and the movable stands—was too heavy to be weighed.
DARBY Translation: The two pillars, the one sea, and the bases which Solomon had made for the house of Jehovah: for the brass of all these vessels there was no weight.
KJV Translation: The two pillars, one sea, and the bases which Solomon had made for the house of the LORD; the brass of all these vessels was without weight.
Keywords: Chapiter, Pillar
Description: 2 Kings 25:17
NET Translation: Each of the pillars was about twenty-seven feet high. The bronze top of one pillar was about 4½ feet high and had bronze latticework and pomegranate-shaped ornaments all around it. The second pillar with its latticework was like it.
DARBY Translation: The height of one pillar was eighteen cubits, and the capital upon it was brass, and the height of the capital three cubits; and the network and the pomegranates, upon the capital round about, all of brass: and similarly for the second pillar with the network.
KJV Translation: The height of the one pillar [was] eighteen cubits, and the chapiter upon it [was] brass: and the height of the chapiter three cubits; and the wreathen work, and pomegranates upon the chapiter round about, all of brass: and like unto these had the second pillar with wreathen work.
Keywords: Guard
Description: 2 Kings 25:18
NET Translation: The captain of the royal guard took Seraiah, the chief priest, and Zephaniah, the priest who was second in rank, and the three doorkeepers.
DARBY Translation: And the captain of the body-guard took Seraiah the high priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three doorkeepers.
KJV Translation: And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door:
Description: 2 Kings 25:19
NET Translation: From the city he took a eunuch who was in charge of the soldiers, five of the king’s advisers who were discovered in the city, an official army secretary who drafted citizens for military service, and sixty citizens from the people of the land who were discovered in the city.
DARBY Translation: And out of the city he took a chamberlain that was set over the men of war, and five men of them that were in the king's presence, who were found in the city, and the scribe of the captain of the host, who enrolled the people of the land; and sixty men of the people of the land that were found in the city.
KJV Translation: And out of the city he took an officer that was set over the men of war, and five men of them that were in the king's presence, which were found in the city, and the principal scribe of the host, which mustered the people of the land, and threescore men of the people of the land [that were] found in the city:
Keywords: Babylon, Dan, Guard, King
Description: 2 Kings 25:20
NET Translation: Nebuzaradan, captain of the royal guard, took them and brought them to the king of Babylon at Riblah.
DARBY Translation: And Nebuzar-adan the captain of the body-guard took them and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah;
KJV Translation: And Nebuzaradan captain of the guard took these, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah:
Keywords: Babylon, Judah, King, Mote
Description: 2 Kings 25:21
NET Translation: The king of Babylon ordered them to be executed at Riblah in the territory of Hamath. So Judah was deported from its land.
DARBY Translation: and the king of Babylon smote them and put them to death at Riblah in the land of Hamath. Thus Judah was carried away captive out of his land.
KJV Translation: And the king of Babylon smote them, and slew them at Riblah in the land of Hamath. So Judah was carried away out of their land.
Keywords: Babylon, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 25:22
NET Translation: Now King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, as governor over the people whom he allowed to remain in the land of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And [as for] the people that remained in the land of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had left behind, over them he appointed Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan.
KJV Translation: And [as for] the people that remained in the land of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had left, even over them he made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, ruler.
Keywords: Babylon, Ishmael, King, Son
Description: 2 Kings 25:23
NET Translation: All the officers of the Judahite army and their troops heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah to govern. So they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah. The officers who came were Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite.
DARBY Translation: And all the captains of the forces, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah, and they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, namely, Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of a Maachathite, they and their men.
KJV Translation: And when all the captains of the armies, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, there came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Careah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of a Maachathite, they and their men.
Keywords: Ear, Fear, King
Description: 2 Kings 25:24
NET Translation: Gedaliah took an oath so as to give them and their troops some assurance of safety. He said, “You don’t need to be afraid to submit to the Babylonian officials. Settle down in the land and submit to the king of Babylon. Then things will go well for you.”
DARBY Translation: And Gedaliah swore unto them and to their men, and said to them, Fear not to be servants of the Chaldeans: dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.
KJV Translation: And Gedaliah sware to them, and to their men, and said unto them, Fear not to be the servants of the Chaldees: dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon; and it shall be well with you.
Keywords: Ass, Ishmael, Jews, Mote, Seed, Son
Description: 2 Kings 25:25
NET Translation: But in the seventh month Ishmael son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family, came with ten of his men and murdered Gedaliah, as well as the Judeans and Babylonians who were with him at Mizpah.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal seed, came, and ten men with him, and smote Gedaliah, that he died, and the Jews and the Chaldeans that were with him at Mizpah.
KJV Translation: But it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, came, and ten men with him, and smote Gedaliah, that he died, and the Jews and the Chaldees that were with him at Mizpah.
Description: 2 Kings 25:26
NET Translation: Then all the people, from the youngest to the oldest, as well as the army officers, left for Egypt, because they were afraid of what the Babylonians might do.
DARBY Translation: And all the people, both small and great, and the captains of the forces, arose and came to Egypt; for they were afraid of the Chaldeans.
KJV Translation: And all the people, both small and great, and the captains of the armies, arose, and came to Egypt: for they were afraid of the Chaldees.
Keywords: Ass, Babylon, Captivity, Ear, Head, Hin, Judah, King
Description: 2 Kings 25:27
NET Translation: In the thirty-seventh year of the exile of King Jehoiachin of Judah, on the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month, King Evil Merodach of Babylon, in the first year of his reign, pardoned King Jehoiachin of Judah and released him from prison.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass in the thirty-seventh year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the twenty-seventh of the month, [that] Evil-Merodach king of Babylon, in the year that he began to reign, lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;
KJV Translation: And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth [day] of the month, [that] Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;
Keywords: Throne
Description: 2 Kings 25:28
NET Translation: He spoke kindly to him and gave him a more prestigious position than the other Kings who were with him in Babylon.
DARBY Translation: and he spoke kindly to him, and set his seat above the seat of the Kings that were with him in Babylon.
KJV Translation: And he spake kindly to him, and set his throne above the throne of the Kings that [were] with him in Babylon;
Keywords: Bread, Prison, Son
Description: 2 Kings 25:29
NET Translation: Jehoiachin took off his prison clothes and ate daily in the king’s presence for the rest of his life.
DARBY Translation: And he changed his prison garments; and he ate bread before him continually all the days of his life;
KJV Translation: And changed his prison garments: and he did eat bread continually before him all the days of his life.
Description: 2 Kings 25:30
NET Translation: He was given daily provisions by the king for the rest of his life until the day he died.
DARBY Translation: and his allowance was a continual allowance given him by the king, every day a portion, all the days of his life.
KJV Translation: And his allowance [was] a continual allowance given him of the king, a daily rate for every day, all the days of his life.
Keywords: Children, King, Name, Son
Description: 1 Chronicles 1:43
NET Translation: These were the Kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king ruled over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor; the name of his city was Dinhabah.
DARBY Translation: And these are the Kings that reigned in the land of Edom before there reigned a king over the children of Israel: Bela the son of Beor; and the name of his city was Dinhabah.
KJV Translation: Now these [are] the Kings that reigned in the land of Edom before [any] king reigned over the children of Israel; Bela the son of Beor: and the name of his city [was] Dinhabah.
Keywords: Babylon, Book, Israel
Description: 1 Chronicles 9:1
NET Translation: Genealogical records were kept for all Israel; they are recorded in the Scroll of the Kings of Israel. The people of Judah were carried away to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.
DARBY Translation: And all Israel were registered by genealogy; and behold, they are written in the book of the Kings of Israel. And Judah was carried away to Babylon because of their transgression.
KJV Translation: So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they [were] written in the book of the Kings of Israel and Judah, [who] were carried away to Babylon for their transgression.
Keywords: Man
Description: 1 Chronicles 16:21
NET Translation: He let no one oppress them; he disciplined Kings for their sake,
DARBY Translation: He suffered no man to oppress them, And reproved Kings for their sakes,
KJV Translation: He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved Kings for their sakes,
Keywords: Ammon, Children, Gate
Description: 1 Chronicles 19:9
NET Translation: The Ammonites marched out and were deployed for battle at the entrance to the city, while the Kings who had come were by themselves in the field.
DARBY Translation: And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the entrance of the city; and the Kings that had come were by themselves on the field.
KJV Translation: And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the Kings that were come [were] by themselves in the field.
Keywords: Children, David, Ear, Joab, Mote, Power, Time
Description: 1 Chronicles 20:1
NET Translation: In the spring, at the time when Kings normally conduct wars, Joab led the army into battle and devastated the land of the Ammonites. He went and besieged Rabbah, while David stayed in Jerusalem. Joab defeated Rabbah and tore it down.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass at the time of the return of the year, at the time when Kings go forth, that Joab led forth the power of the army, and laid waste the land of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David abode at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and overthrew it.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that Kings go out [to battle], Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it.
Keywords: Knowledge, Wisdom
Description: 2 Chronicles 1:12
NET Translation: you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.”
DARBY Translation: wisdom and knowledge are granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches and wealth and honour, such as none of the Kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall any after thee have the like.
KJV Translation: Wisdom and knowledge [is] granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the Kings have had that [have been] before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.
Keywords: Chariot, Egypt, Horse, Riot
Description: 2 Chronicles 1:17
NET Translation: They paid 600 silver pieces for each chariot from Egypt, and 150 silver pieces for each horse. They also sold chariots and horses to all the Kings of the Hittites and to the Kings of Syria.
DARBY Translation: And they fetched up and brought forth out of Egypt a chariot for six hundred [shekels] of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty; and so they brought [them] by their means, for all the Kings of the Hittites and for the Kings of Syria.
KJV Translation: And they fetched up, and brought forth out of Egypt a chariot for six hundred [shekels] of silver, and an horse for an hundred and fifty: and so brought they out [horses] for all the Kings of the Hittites, and for the Kings of Syria, by their means.
Keywords: Gold, Silver
Description: 2 Chronicles 9:14
NET Translation: besides what he collected from the merchants and traders. All the Arabian Kings and the governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.
DARBY Translation: besides [what] dealers and merchants brought, and [what] all the Kings of Arabia and the governors of the country brought of gold and silver to Solomon.
KJV Translation: Beside [that which] chapmen and merchants brought. And all the Kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.
Keywords: Earth, King, Riches, Solomon
Description: 2 Chronicles 9:22
NET Translation: King Solomon was wealthier and wiser than any of the Kings of the earth.
DARBY Translation: And king Solomon was greater than all the Kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
KJV Translation: And king Solomon passed all the Kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
Keywords: Ear, Earth, God
Description: 2 Chronicles 9:23
NET Translation: All the Kings of the earth wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.
DARBY Translation: And all the Kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
KJV Translation: And all the Kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
Keywords: River
Description: 2 Chronicles 9:26
NET Translation: He ruled all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines as far as the border of Egypt.
DARBY Translation: And he ruled over all the Kings from the river as far as the land of the Philistines, and up to the border of Egypt.
KJV Translation: And he reigned over all the Kings from the river even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.
Keywords: Book, Judah
Description: 2 Chronicles 16:11
NET Translation: The events of Asa’s reign, from start to finish, are recorded in the Scroll of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
DARBY Translation: And behold the acts of Asa, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
KJV Translation: And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they [are] written in the book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
Keywords: Book, Jehu, Rest, Son
Description: 2 Chronicles 20:34
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Jehoshaphat’s reign, from start to finish, are recorded in the Annals of Jehu son of Hanani, which are included in the Scroll of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they are written in the words of Jehu the son of Hanani, which are inserted in the book of the Kings of Israel.
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they [are] written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who [is] mentioned in the book of the Kings of Israel.
Keywords: Ahab, Evil
Description: 2 Chronicles 21:6
NET Translation: He followed in the footsteps of the Kings of Israel, just as Ahab’s dynasty had done, for he married Ahab’s daughter. He did evil in the sight of the Lord.
DARBY Translation: And he walked in the way of the Kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab, for the daughter of Ahab was his wife; and he did evil in the sight of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And he walked in the way of the Kings of Israel, like as did the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought [that which was] evil in the eyes of the LORD.
Keywords: Better, Jerusalem, Judah
Description: 2 Chronicles 21:13
NET Translation: but have instead followed in the footsteps of the Kings of Israel. You encouraged the people of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem to be unfaithful to the Lord, just as the family of Ahab does in Israel. You also killed your brothers, members of your father’s family, who were better than you.
DARBY Translation: but hast walked in the way of the Kings of Israel, and hast made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, like the fornications of the house of Ahab, and also hast slain thy brethren, thy father's house who were better than thyself:
KJV Translation: But hast walked in the way of the Kings of Israel, and hast made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go a whoring, like to the whoredoms of the house of Ahab, and also hast slain thy brethren of thy father's house, [which were] better than thyself:
Keywords: Buried, Jerusalem, Years
Description: 2 Chronicles 21:20
NET Translation: Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. No one regretted his death; he was buried in the City of David, but not in the royal tombs.
DARBY Translation: He was thirty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being regretted. And they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the Kings.
KJV Translation: Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. Howbeit they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the Kings.
Keywords: Buried, David
Description: 2 Chronicles 24:16
NET Translation: He was buried in the City of David with the Kings, because he had accomplished good in Israel and for God and his temple.
DARBY Translation: And they buried him in the city of David among the Kings, because he had done good in Israel, both toward God and toward his house.
KJV Translation: And they buried him in the city of David among the Kings, because he had done good in Israel, both toward God, and toward his house.
Keywords: Blood, Buried
Description: 2 Chronicles 24:25
NET Translation: When they withdrew, they left Joash badly wounded. His servants plotted against him because of what he had done to the son of Jehoiada the priest. They murdered him on his bed. Thus he died and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the Kings.
DARBY Translation: And when they had departed from him (for they left him in great diseases), his own servants conspired against him for the blood of the sons of Jehoiada the priest, and slew him on his bed, and he died; and they buried him in the city of David, but they did not bury him in the sepulchres of the Kings.
KJV Translation: And when they were departed from him, (for they left him in great diseases,) his own servants conspired against him for the blood of the sons of Jehoiada the priest, and slew him on his bed, and he died: and they buried him in the city of David, but they buried him not in the sepulchres of the Kings.
Keywords: Amaziah, Book, Greatness, Son
Description: 2 Chronicles 24:27
NET Translation: The list of Joash’s sons, the many prophetic oracles about him, and the account of his building project on God’s temple are included in the record of the Scroll of the Kings. His son Amaziah replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And as to his sons, and the greatness of the burdens [laid] upon him, and the building of the house of God, behold, they are written in the treatise of the book of the Kings. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: Now [concerning] his sons, and the greatness of the burdens [laid] upon him, and the repairing of the house of God, behold, they [are] written in the story of the book of the Kings. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Book, Judah, Rest
Description: 2 Chronicles 25:26
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Amaziah’s reign, from start to finish, are recorded in the Scroll of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, are they not written in the book of the Kings of Judah and Israel?
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, [are] they not written in the book of the Kings of Judah and Israel?
Keywords: Burial, Buried, Jotham, Son, Uzziah
Description: 2 Chronicles 26:23
NET Translation: Uzziah passed away and was buried near his ancestors in a cemetery belonging to the Kings. (This was because he had a skin disease.) His son Jotham replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Uzziah slept with his fathers; and they buried him with his fathers in the burial-ground of the Kings, for they said, He is a leper. And Jotham his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: So Uzziah slept with his fathers, and they buried him with his fathers in the field of the burial which [belonged] to the Kings; for they said, He [is] a leper: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Book, Israel, Rest
Description: 2 Chronicles 27:7
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Jotham’s reign, including all his military campaigns and his accomplishments, are recorded in the Scroll of the Kings of Israel and Judah.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all his wars, and his ways, behold, they are written in the book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all his wars, and his ways, lo, they [are] written in the book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.
Description: 2 Chronicles 28:2
NET Translation: He followed in the footsteps of the Kings of Israel; he also made images of the Baals.
DARBY Translation: but walked in the ways of the Kings of Israel, and even made molten images for the Baals;
KJV Translation: For he walked in the ways of the Kings of Israel, and made also molten images for Baalim.
Keywords: Ahaz, Assyria, Help, King, Syria, Time
Description: 2 Chronicles 28:16
NET Translation: At that time King Ahaz asked the king of Assyria for help.
DARBY Translation: At that time king Ahaz sent to the Kings of Assyria to help him.
KJV Translation: At that time did king Ahaz send unto the Kings of Assyria to help him.
Keywords: Help, Mote, Sacrifice, Syria
Description: 2 Chronicles 28:23
NET Translation: He offered sacrifices to the gods of Damascus whom he thought had defeated him. He reasoned, “Since the gods of the Kings of Syria helped them, I will sacrifice to them so they will help me.” But they caused him and all Israel to stumble.
DARBY Translation: And he sacrificed to the gods of Damascus, which had smitten him; and he said, Since the gods of the Kings of Syria help them, I will sacrifice to them, that they may help me. But they were the ruin of him, and of all Israel.
KJV Translation: For he sacrificed unto the gods of Damascus, which smote him: and he said, Because the gods of the Kings of Syria help them, [therefore] will I sacrifice to them, that they may help me. But they were the ruin of him, and of all Israel.
Keywords: Book, Judah, Rest
Description: 2 Chronicles 28:26
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Ahaz’s reign, including his accomplishments from start to finish, are recorded in the Scroll of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of his acts, and all his ways, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
KJV Translation: Now the rest of his acts and of all his ways, first and last, behold, they [are] written in the book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
Keywords: Ahaz, Buried, Hezekiah, Son
Description: 2 Chronicles 28:27
NET Translation: Ahaz passed away and was buried in the city of Jerusalem; they did not bring him to the tombs of the Kings of Israel. His son Hezekiah replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city, in Jerusalem; but they brought him not into the sepulchres of the Kings of Israel. And Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city, [even] in Jerusalem: but they brought him not into the sepulchres of the Kings of Israel: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Children, God, Hand, Israel, King, Remnant
Description: 2 Chronicles 30:6
NET Translation: Messengers delivered the letters from the king and his officials throughout Israel and Judah. This royal edict read: “O Israelites, return to the Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, so he may return to you who have been spared from the Kings of Assyria.
DARBY Translation: And the couriers went with the letters from the king and his princes throughout Israel and Judah, and according to the commandment of the king, saying, Ye children of Israel, return to Jehovah the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, and he will return to the remnant of you that are escaped out of the hand of the Kings of Assyria.
KJV Translation: So the posts went with the letters from the king and his princes throughout all Israel and Judah, and according to the commandment of the king, saying, Ye children of Israel, turn again unto the LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, and he will return to the remnant of you, that are escaped out of the hand of the Kings of Assyria.
Keywords: Assyria, Brook, Syria
Description: 2 Chronicles 32:4
NET Translation: A large number of people gathered together and stopped up all the springs and the stream that flowed through the district. They reasoned, “Why should the Kings of Assyria come and find plenty of water?”
DARBY Translation: And there was gathered together much people, and they stopped all the fountains, and the torrent that flows through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the Kings of Assyria come and find much water?
KJV Translation: So there was gathered much people together, who stopped all the fountains, and the brook that ran through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the Kings of Assyria come, and find much water?
Keywords: Book, Judah, Rest, Son, Vision
Description: 2 Chronicles 32:32
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Hezekiah’s reign, including his faithful deeds, are recorded in the vision of the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz, included in the Scroll of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah and his good deeds, behold, they are written in the vision of the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz in the book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, behold, they [are] written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, [and] in the book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
Keywords: Book, God, Name, Rest
Description: 2 Chronicles 33:18
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Manasseh’s reign, including his prayer to his God and the words the prophets spoke to him in the name of the Lord God of Israel, are recorded in the Annals of the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and his prayer to his God, and the words of the seers that spoke to him in the name of Jehovah the God of Israel, behold, they [are written] in the acts of the Kings of Israel.
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and his prayer unto his God, and the words of the seers that spake to him in the name of the LORD God of Israel, behold, they [are written] in the book of the Kings of Israel.
Keywords: Houses, Judah
Description: 2 Chronicles 34:11
NET Translation: They gave money to the craftsmen and builders to buy chiseled stone and wood for the braces and rafters of the buildings that the Kings of Judah had allowed to fall into disrepair.
DARBY Translation: they gave [it] to the carpenters and the builders, to buy hewn stone, and timber for the joists, and to floor the houses that the Kings of Judah had destroyed.
KJV Translation: Even to the artificers and builders gave they [it], to buy hewn stone, and timber for couplings, and to floor the houses which the Kings of Judah had destroyed.
Keywords: Israel, Josiah, Judah, Passover, Samuel
Description: 2 Chronicles 35:18
NET Translation: A Passover like this had not been observed in Israel since the days of Samuel the prophet. None of the Kings of Israel had observed a Passover like the one celebrated by Josiah, the priests, the Levites, all the people of Judah and Israel who were there, and the residents of Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: And there was no passover like to that holden in Israel from the days of Samuel the prophet; neither did all the Kings of Israel hold such a passover as Josiah held, and the priests, and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel that were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: And there was no passover like to that kept in Israel from the days of Samuel the prophet; neither did all the Kings of Israel keep such a passover as Josiah kept, and the priests, and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel that were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Keywords: Book, Israel
Description: 2 Chronicles 35:27
NET Translation: and his accomplishments, from start to finish, are recorded in the Scroll of the Kings of Israel and Judah.
DARBY Translation: and his acts, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.
KJV Translation: And his deeds, first and last, behold, they [are] written in the book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.
Keywords: Book, Hin, Israel, Rest, Son
Description: 2 Chronicles 36:8
NET Translation: The rest of the events of Jehoiakim’s reign, including the horrible sins he committed and his shortcomings, are recorded in the Scroll of the Kings of Israel and Judah. His son Jehoiachin replaced him as king.
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and his abominations which he did, and that which was found in him, behold, they are written in the book of the Kings of Israel and Judah. And Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead.
KJV Translation: Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and his abominations which he did, and that which was found in him, behold, they [are] written in the book of the Kings of Israel and Judah: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead.
Keywords: Halt
Description: Ezra 4:13
NET Translation: Let the king also be aware that if this city is built and its walls are completed, no more tax, custom, or toll will be paid, and the royal treasury will suffer loss.
DARBY Translation: Be it known therefore unto the king, that, if this city be built and the walls be completed, they will not pay tribute, tax, and toll, and in the end it will bring damage to the Kings.
KJV Translation: Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up [again, then] will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and [so] thou shalt endamage the revenue of the Kings.
Keywords: Book, Halt, Hin, Search
Description: Ezra 4:15
NET Translation: so that he may initiate a search of the records of his predecessors and discover in those records that this city is rebellious and injurious to both Kings and provinces, producing internal revolts from long ago. It is for this very reason that this city was destroyed.
DARBY Translation: that search may be made in the book of the annals of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the annals and know that this city is a rebellious city, which has done damage to Kings and provinces, and that they have raised sedition within the same of old time, for which cause this city was destroyed.
KJV Translation: That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city [is] a rebellious city, and hurtful unto Kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed.
Keywords: Lion, Search, Time
Description: Ezra 4:19
NET Translation: So I gave orders, and it was determined that this city from long ago has been engaging in insurrection against Kings. It has continually engaged in rebellion and revolt.
DARBY Translation: And I gave orders, and search has been made, and it has been found that this city of old time has made insurrection against the Kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been raised therein.
KJV Translation: And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against Kings, and [that] rebellion and sedition have been made therein.
Description: Ezra 4:20
NET Translation: Powerful Kings have been over Jerusalem who ruled throughout the entire Trans-Euphrates and who were the beneficiaries of tribute, custom, and toll.
DARBY Translation: And there have been mighty Kings over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all beyond the river; and tribute, tax, and toll were paid to them.
KJV Translation: There have been mighty Kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all [countries] beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.
Description: Ezra 4:22
NET Translation: Exercise appropriate caution so that there is no negligence in this matter. Why should danger increase to the point that the king sustains damage?”
DARBY Translation: and take heed that ye fail not to do this: why should harm grow to the damage of the Kings?
KJV Translation: Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the Kings?
Keywords: God, Hand, Name
Description: Ezra 6:12
NET Translation: May God who makes his name to reside there overthrow any king or nation who reaches out to cause such change so as to destroy this temple of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have given orders. Let them be carried out with precision!”
DARBY Translation: And the God that has caused his name to dwell there overthrow every king and people that shall put forth their hand to alter [or] to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have given [this] order; let it be done diligently.
KJV Translation: And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all Kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter [and] to destroy this house of God which [is] at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.
Keywords: God, King, Law
Description: Ezra 7:12
NET Translation: “Artaxerxes, king of Kings, to Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven:
DARBY Translation: Artaxerxes, king of Kings, to Ezra the priest, an accomplished scribe of the law of the God of the heavens, and so forth.
KJV Translation: Artaxerxes, king of Kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect [peace], and at such a time.
Keywords: Ass, Hand, Trespass
Description: Ezra 9:7
NET Translation: From the days of our fathers until this very day our guilt has been great. Because of our iniquities we, along with our Kings and priests, have been delivered over by the local Kings to sword, captivity, plunder, and embarrassment—right up to the present time.
DARBY Translation: Since the days of our fathers, we have been in great trespass to this day; and for our iniquities we, our Kings, our priests, have been given into the hand of the Kings of the lands, to the sword, and to captivity, and to spoil, and to confusion of face, as it is this day.
KJV Translation: Since the days of our fathers [have] we [been] in a great trespass unto this day; and for our iniquities have we, our Kings, [and] our priests, been delivered into the hand of the Kings of the lands, to the sword, to captivity, and to a spoil, and to confusion of face, as [it is] this day.
Keywords: God, Judah, Mercy, Wall
Description: Ezra 9:9
NET Translation: Although we are slaves, our God has not abandoned us in our servitude. He has extended kindness to us in the sight of the Kings of Persia, in that he has revived us to restore the temple of our God and to raise up its ruins and to give us a protective wall in Judah and Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: For we are bondmen; yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, but hath extended mercy unto us before the Kings of Persia, to give us a reviving, to set up the house of our God and to repair the ruins thereof, and to give us a wall in Judah and in Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: For we [were] bondmen; yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, but hath extended mercy unto us in the sight of the Kings of Persia, to give us a reviving, to set up the house of our God, and to repair the desolations thereof, and to give us a wall in Judah and in Jerusalem.
Keywords: Children, Might
Description: Nehemiah 9:24
NET Translation: Their descendants entered and possessed the land. You subdued before them the Canaanites who were the inhabitants of the land. You delivered them into their hand, together with their Kings and the peoples of the land, to deal with as they pleased.
DARBY Translation: And the children went in and possessed the land; and thou subduedst before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gavest them into their hands, both their Kings and the peoples of the land, that they might do with them as they would.
KJV Translation: So the children went in and possessed the land, and thou subduedst before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their Kings, and the people of the land, that they might do with them as they would.
Keywords: Assyria, Covenant, Syria, Time, Trouble
Description: Nehemiah 9:32
NET Translation: “So now, our God—the great, powerful, and awesome God, who keeps covenant fidelity—do not regard as inconsequential all the hardship that has befallen us—our Kings, our leaders, our priests, our prophets, our ancestors, and all your people—from the days of the Kings of Assyria until this very day.
DARBY Translation: And now, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and loving-kindness, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our Kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the days of the Kings of Assyria unto this day.
KJV Translation: Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our Kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the Kings of Assyria unto this day.
Keywords: Commandments
Description: Nehemiah 9:34
NET Translation: Our Kings, our leaders, our priests, and our ancestors have not kept your law. They have not paid attention to your commandments or your testimonies by which you have solemnly admonished them.
DARBY Translation: And our Kings, our princes, our priests, and our fathers, have not performed thy law, nor hearkened unto thy commandments and thy testimonies, wherewith thou didst testify against them.
KJV Translation: Neither have our Kings, our princes, our priests, nor our fathers, kept thy law, nor hearkened unto thy commandments and thy testimonies, wherewith thou didst testify against them.
Description: Nehemiah 9:37
NET Translation: Its abundant produce goes to the Kings you have placed over us due to our sins. They rule over our bodies and our livestock as they see fit, and we are in great distress!
DARBY Translation: And it yieldeth much increase unto the Kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: and they have dominion over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure; and we are in great distress.
KJV Translation: And it yieldeth much increase unto the Kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: also they have dominion over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we [are] in great distress.
Keywords: Book, Greatness, King, Power
Description: Esther 10:2
NET Translation: Now all the actions carried out under his authority and his great achievements, along with an exact statement concerning the greatness of Mordecai, whom the king promoted, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia?
DARBY Translation: And all the acts of his power and of his might, and the declaration of the greatness of Mordecai, to which the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia?
KJV Translation: And all the acts of his power and of his might, and the declaration of the greatness of Mordecai, whereunto the king advanced him, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia?
Description: Job 3:14
NET Translation: with Kings and counselors of the earth who built for themselves places now desolate,
DARBY Translation: With Kings and counsellors of the earth, who build desolate places for themselves,
KJV Translation: With Kings and counsellors of the earth, which built desolate places for themselves;
Description: Job 12:18
NET Translation: He loosens the bonds of Kings and binds a loincloth around their waist.
DARBY Translation: He weakeneth the government of Kings, and bindeth their loins with a fetter;
KJV Translation: He looseth the bond of Kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.
Description: Job 36:7
NET Translation: He does not take his eyes off the righteous; but with Kings on the throne he seats the righteous and exalts them forever.
DARBY Translation: He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous, but with Kings on the throne doth he even set them for ever; and they are exalted.
KJV Translation: He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with Kings [are they] on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.
Keywords: Son
Description: Job 41:25
NET Translation: When it rises up, the mighty are terrified, at its thrashing about they withdraw.
DARBY Translation: When he raiseth himself up, the mighty are afraid: they are beside themselves with consternation.
KJV Translation: When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breaKings they purify themselves.
Keywords: Counsel, Earth
Description: Psalms 2:2
NET Translation: The Kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the Lord and his anointed king.
DARBY Translation: The Kings of the earth set themselves, and the princes plot together, against Jehovah and against his anointed:
KJV Translation: The Kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, [saying],
Keywords: Wise
Description: Psalms 2:10
NET Translation: So now, you Kings, do what is wise; you rulers of the earth, submit to correction.
DARBY Translation: And now, O Kings, be ye wise, be admonished, ye judges of the earth.
KJV Translation: Be wise now therefore, O ye Kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
Keywords: Gold, Hand
Description: Psalms 45:9
NET Translation: Princesses are among your honored women. Your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.
DARBY Translation: Kings' daughters are among thine honourable women; upon thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
KJV Translation: Kings' daughters [were] among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
Description: Psalms 48:4
NET Translation: For look, the Kings assemble; they advance together.
DARBY Translation: For behold, the Kings assembled themselves, they passed by together;
KJV Translation: For, lo, the Kings were assembled, they passed by together.
Description: Psalms 68:12
NET Translation: Kings leading armies run away—they run away! The lovely lady of the house divides up the loot.
DARBY Translation: Kings of armies flee; they flee, and she that tarrieth at home divideth the spoil.
KJV Translation: Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil.
Description: Psalms 68:14
NET Translation: When the Sovereign One scatters Kings, let it snow on Zalmon.
DARBY Translation: When the Almighty scattered Kings in it, it became snow-white as Zalmon.
KJV Translation: When the Almighty scattered Kings in it, it was [white] as snow in Salmon.
Keywords: Jerusalem, Presents, Temple
Description: Psalms 68:29
NET Translation: Because of your temple in Jerusalem, Kings bring tribute to you.
DARBY Translation: Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall Kings bring presents unto thee.
KJV Translation: Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall Kings bring presents unto thee.
Keywords: Sheba
Description: Psalms 72:10
NET Translation: The Kings of Tarshish and the coastlands will offer gifts; the Kings of Sheba and Seba will bring tribute.
DARBY Translation: The Kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall render presents; the Kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer tribute:
KJV Translation: The Kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the Kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
Description: Psalms 72:11
NET Translation: All Kings will bow down to him; all nations will serve him.
DARBY Translation: Yea, all Kings shall bow down before him; all nations shall serve him.
KJV Translation: Yea, all Kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.
Keywords: Spirit
Description: Psalms 76:12
NET Translation: He humbles princes; the Kings of the earth regard him as awesome.
DARBY Translation: He cutteth off the spirit of princes; [he] is terrible to the Kings of the earth.
KJV Translation: He shall cut off the spirit of princes: [he is] terrible to the Kings of the earth.
Description: Psalms 89:27
NET Translation: I will appoint him to be my firstborn son, the most exalted of the earth’s Kings.
DARBY Translation: And as to me, I will make him firstborn, the highest of the Kings of the earth.
KJV Translation: Also I will make him [my] firstborn, higher than the Kings of the earth.
Keywords: Ear, Earth, Fear, Heathen, Name
Description: Psalms 102:15
NET Translation: The nations will respect the reputation of the Lord, and all the Kings of the earth will respect his splendor,
DARBY Translation: And the nations shall fear the name of Jehovah, and all the Kings of the earth thy glory.
KJV Translation: So the heathen shall fear the name of the LORD, and all the Kings of the earth thy glory.
Keywords: Man
Description: Psalms 105:14
NET Translation: He let no one oppress them; he disciplined Kings for their sake,
DARBY Translation: He suffered no man to oppress them, and reproved Kings for their sakes,
KJV Translation: He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved Kings for their sakes;
Description: Psalms 105:30
NET Translation: Their land was overrun by frogs, which even got into the rooms of their Kings.
DARBY Translation: Their land swarmed with frogs, in the chambers of their Kings.
KJV Translation: Their land brought forth frogs in abundance, in the chambers of their Kings.
Keywords: Hand
Description: Psalms 110:5
NET Translation: O Lord, at your right hand he strikes down Kings in the day he unleashes his anger.
DARBY Translation: The Lord at thy right hand will smite through Kings in the day of his anger.
KJV Translation: The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through Kings in the day of his wrath.
Description: Psalms 119:46
NET Translation: I will speak about your regulations before Kings and not be ashamed.
DARBY Translation: And I will speak of thy testimonies before Kings, and will not be ashamed;
KJV Translation: I will speak of thy testimonies also before Kings, and will not be ashamed.
Keywords: Mote
Description: Psalms 135:10
NET Translation: He defeated many nations, and killed mighty Kings—
DARBY Translation: Who smote great nations, and slew mighty Kings,
KJV Translation: Who smote great nations, and slew mighty Kings;
Keywords: Mercy, Mote
Description: Psalms 136:17
NET Translation: to the one who struck down great Kings, for his loyal love endures,
DARBY Translation: To him that smote great Kings, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever,
KJV Translation: To him which smote great Kings: for his mercy [endureth] for ever:
Keywords: Mercy
Description: Psalms 136:18
NET Translation: and killed powerful Kings, for his loyal love endures,
DARBY Translation: And slew famous Kings, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever;
KJV Translation: And slew famous Kings: for his mercy [endureth] for ever:
Keywords: Ear, Earth, Praise
Description: Psalms 138:4
NET Translation: Let all the Kings of the earth give thanks to you, O Lord, when they hear the words you speak.
DARBY Translation: All the Kings of the earth shall celebrate thee, Jehovah, when they have heard the words of thy mouth;
KJV Translation: All the Kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
Keywords: David, Salvation, Servant
Description: Psalms 144:10
NET Translation: the one who delivers Kings, and rescued David his servant from a deadly sword.
DARBY Translation: Who givest salvation unto Kings; who rescuest David thy servant from the hurtful sword.
KJV Translation: [It is he] that giveth salvation unto Kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.
Description: Psalms 148:11
NET Translation: you Kings of the earth and all you nations, you princes and all you leaders on the earth,
DARBY Translation: Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth;
KJV Translation: Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
Description: Psalms 149:8
NET Translation: The godly bind their enemies’ Kings in chains, and their nobles in iron shackles,
DARBY Translation: To bind their Kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
KJV Translation: To bind their Kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
Keywords: Decree
Description: Proverbs 8:15
NET Translation: By me Kings reign, and by me potentates decree righteousness;
DARBY Translation: By me Kings reign, and rulers make just decrees;
KJV Translation: By me Kings reign, and princes decree justice.
Keywords: Nation, Throne
Description: Proverbs 16:12
NET Translation: Doing wickedness is an abomination to Kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.
DARBY Translation: It is an abomination to Kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
KJV Translation: [It is] an abomination to Kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Keywords: Delight, Light, Love, Righteous
Description: Proverbs 16:13
NET Translation: The delight of a king is righteous counsel, and he will love the one who speaks uprightly.
DARBY Translation: Righteous lips are the delight of Kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.
KJV Translation: Righteous lips [are] the delight of Kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
Keywords: Man
Description: Proverbs 22:29
NET Translation: You have seen a person skilled in his work—he will take his position before Kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.
DARBY Translation: Hast thou seen a man diligent in his work? He shall stand before Kings; he shall not stand before the mean.
KJV Translation: Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before Kings; he shall not stand before mean [men].
Keywords: Conceal, Glory, God, Search
Description: Proverbs 25:2
NET Translation: It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter.
DARBY Translation: It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; but the glory of Kings is to search out a thing.
KJV Translation: [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of Kings [is] to search out a matter.
Keywords: Art, Earth, Heart, Heaven
Description: Proverbs 25:3
NET Translation: As the heaven is high and the earth is deep so the hearts of Kings are unsearchable.
DARBY Translation: The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of Kings is unsearchable.
KJV Translation: The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of Kings [is] unsearchable.
Description: Proverbs 30:28
NET Translation: a lizard you can catch with the hand, but it gets into the palaces of the king.
DARBY Translation: thou takest hold of the lizard with the hands, yet is she in Kings' palaces.
KJV Translation: The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in Kings' palaces.
Keywords: Strength
Description: Proverbs 31:3
NET Translation: do not give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which ruins Kings.
DARBY Translation: Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to them that destroy Kings.
KJV Translation: Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth Kings.
Description: Proverbs 31:4
NET Translation: It is not for Kings, O Lemuel, it is not for Kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,
DARBY Translation: It is not for Kings, Lemuel, it is not for Kings to drink wine, nor for rulers [to say], Where is the strong drink?
KJV Translation: [It is] not for Kings, O Lemuel, [it is] not for Kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
Keywords: Peculiar, Silver, Treasure, Women
Description: Ecclesiastes 2:8
NET Translation: I also amassed silver and gold for myself, as well as valuable treasures taken from kingdoms and provinces. I acquired male singers and female singers for myself, and what gives a man sensual delight—a harem of beautiful concubines.
DARBY Translation: I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of Kings and of the provinces; I got me men-singers and women-singers, and the delights of the children of men, a wife and concubines.
KJV Translation: I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of Kings and of the provinces: I gat me men singers and women singers, and the delights of the sons of men, [as] musical instruments, and that of all sorts.
Keywords: Jerusalem, Judah, Son, Vision
Description: Isaiah 1:1
NET Translation: Here is the message about Judah and Jerusalem that was revealed to Isaiah son of Amoz during the time when Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah reigned over Judah.
DARBY Translation: The vision of Isaiah the son of Amos, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah, Kings of Judah.
KJV Translation: The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, [and] Hezekiah, Kings of Judah.
Keywords: Rest
Description: Isaiah 7:16
NET Translation: Here is why this will be so: Before the child knows how to reject evil and choose what is right, the land whose two Kings you fear will be desolate.
DARBY Translation: For before the child knoweth to refuse the evil and to choose the good, the land whose two Kings thou fearest shall be forsaken.
KJV Translation: For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land that thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of both her Kings.
Description: Isaiah 10:8
NET Translation: Indeed, he says: ‘Are not my officials all Kings?
DARBY Translation: For he saith, Are not my princes all Kings?
KJV Translation: For he saith, [Are] not my princes altogether Kings?
Keywords: Dead, Hell, Meet, Raised
Description: Isaiah 14:9
NET Translation: Sheol below is stirred up about you, ready to meet you when you arrive. It rouses the spirits of the dead for you, all the former leaders of the earth; it makes all the former Kings of the nations rise from their thrones.
DARBY Translation: Sheol from beneath is moved for thee to meet [thee] at thy coming, stirring up the dead for thee, all the he-goats of the earth; making to rise from their thrones all the Kings of the nations.
KJV Translation: Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet [thee] at thy coming: it stirreth up the dead for thee, [even] all the chief ones of the earth; it hath raised up from their thrones all the Kings of the nations.
Description: Isaiah 14:18
NET Translation: As for all the Kings of the nations, all of them lie down in splendor, each in his own tomb.
DARBY Translation: All the Kings of the nations, all of them, lie in glory, every one in his own house;
KJV Translation: All the Kings of the nations, [even] all of them, lie in glory, every one in his own house.
Keywords: Ancient, Counsel, Pharaoh, Son, Wise
Description: Isaiah 19:11
NET Translation: The officials of Zoan are nothing but fools; Pharaoh’s wise advisers give stupid advice. How dare you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the sages, one well-versed in the writings of the ancient Kings?”
DARBY Translation: They are but fools, the princes of Zoan, the wise counsellors of Pharaoh: [their] counsel is become senseless. How say ye unto Pharaoh, I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient Kings?
KJV Translation: Surely the princes of Zoan [are] fools, the counsel of the wise counsellors of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I [am] the son of the wise, the son of ancient Kings?
Keywords: Ass, Earth, Punish
Description: Isaiah 24:21
NET Translation: At that time the Lord will punish the heavenly forces in the heavens and the earthly Kings on the earth.
DARBY Translation: And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] Jehovah will punish the host of the high ones on high, and the Kings of the earth upon the earth.
KJV Translation: And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones [that are] on high, and the Kings of the earth upon the earth.
Keywords: Assyria, Halt, Syria
Description: Isaiah 37:11
NET Translation: Certainly you have heard how the Kings of Assyria have annihilated all lands. Do you really think you will be rescued?
DARBY Translation: Behold, thou hast heard what the Kings of Assyria have done to all countries, destroying them utterly; and shalt thou be delivered?
KJV Translation: Behold, thou hast heard what the Kings of Assyria have done to all lands by destroying them utterly; and shalt thou be delivered?
Keywords: King
Description: Isaiah 37:13
NET Translation: Where is the king of Hamath or the king of Arpad or the Kings of Lair, Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah?’”
DARBY Translation: Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arpad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivvah?
KJV Translation: Where [is] the king of Hamath, and the king of Arphad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah?
Keywords: Assyria, Syria
Description: Isaiah 37:18
NET Translation: It is true, Lord, that the Kings of Assyria have destroyed all the nations and their lands.
DARBY Translation: Of a truth, Jehovah, the Kings of Assyria have laid waste all the lands, and their countries,
KJV Translation: Of a truth, LORD, the Kings of Assyria have laid waste all the nations, and their countries,
Keywords: Called, Raised, Righteous, Rule
Description: Isaiah 41:2
NET Translation: Who stirs up this one from the east? Who officially commissions him for service? He hands nations over to him, and enables him to subdue Kings. He makes them like dust with his sword, like windblown straw with his bow.
DARBY Translation: Who raised up from the east him whom righteousness calleth to its foot? He gave the nations before him, and caused him to have dominion over Kings; he gave them as dust to his sword, as driven stubble to his bow.
KJV Translation: Who raised up the righteous [man] from the east, called him to his foot, gave the nations before him, and made [him] rule over Kings? he gave [them] as the dust to his sword, [and] as driven stubble to his bow.
Keywords: Hand
Description: Isaiah 45:1
NET Translation: “This is what the Lord says to his chosen one, to Cyrus, whose right hand I hold in order to subdue nations before him, and disarm Kings, to open doors before him, so gates remain unclosed:
DARBY Translation: Thus saith Jehovah to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him and I will loose the loins of Kings; to open before him the two-leaved doors, and the gates shall not be shut:
KJV Translation: Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of Kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;
Keywords: Man, Nation, Servant
Description: Isaiah 49:7
NET Translation: This is what the Lord, the Protector of Israel, their Holy One, says to the one who is despised and rejected by nations, a servant of rulers: “Kings will see and rise in respect, princes will bow down, because of the faithful Lord, the Holy One of Israel who has chosen you.”
DARBY Translation: Thus saith Jehovah, the Redeemer of Israel, his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to the servant of rulers: Kings shall see and arise, princes, and they shall worship, because of Jehovah who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who hath chosen thee.
KJV Translation: Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, [and] his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, [and] the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee.
Keywords: Bow, Halt, Sing, Wait
Description: Isaiah 49:23
NET Translation: Kings will be your children’s guardians; their princesses will nurse your children. With their faces to the ground they will bow down to you, and they will lick the dirt on your feet. Then you will recognize that I am the Lord; those who wait patiently for me are not put to shame.
DARBY Translation: And Kings shall be thy nursing-fathers, and their princesses thy nursing-mothers: they shall bow down to thee with the face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet. And thou shalt know that I [am] Jehovah; for they shall not be ashamed who wait on me.
KJV Translation: And Kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with [their] face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I [am] the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.
Description: Isaiah 52:15
NET Translation: so now he will startle many nations. Kings will be shocked by his exaltation, for they will witness something unannounced to them, and they will understand something they had not heard about.
DARBY Translation: so shall he astonish many nations; Kings shall shut their mouths at him: for what had not been told them shall they see, and what they had not heard shall they consider.
KJV Translation: So shall he sprinkle many nations; the Kings shall shut their mouths at him: for [that] which had not been told them shall they see; and [that] which they had not heard shall they consider.
Keywords: Gentiles
Description: Isaiah 60:3
NET Translation: Nations come to your light, Kings to your bright light.
DARBY Translation: And the nations shall walk by thy light, and Kings by the brightness of thy rising.
KJV Translation: And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and Kings to the brightness of thy rising.
Keywords: Build, Mercy, Minister, Mote, Wrath
Description: Isaiah 60:10
NET Translation: Foreigners will rebuild your walls; their Kings will serve you. Even though I struck you down in my anger, I will restore my favor and have compassion on you.
DARBY Translation: And the sons of the alien shall build up thy walls, and their Kings shall minister unto thee. For in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee.
KJV Translation: And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their Kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee.
Description: Isaiah 60:11
NET Translation: Your gates will remain open at all times; they will not be shut during the day or at night, so that the wealth of nations may be delivered, with their Kings leading the way.
DARBY Translation: And thy gates shall stand open continually: (they shall not be shut day nor night,) that the wealth of the nations may be brought unto thee, and that their Kings may be led [to thee].
KJV Translation: Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that [men] may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and [that] their Kings [may be] brought.
Keywords: Breast, Halt, Milk
Description: Isaiah 60:16
NET Translation: You will drink the milk of nations; you will nurse at the breasts of Kings. Then you will recognize that I, the Lord, am your Deliverer, your Protector, the Powerful One of Jacob.
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt suck the milk of the nations, and shalt suck the breast of Kings; and thou shalt know that I, Jehovah, [am] thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.
KJV Translation: Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shalt suck the breast of Kings: and thou shalt know that I the LORD [am] thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.
Keywords: Called, Gentiles, Halt
Description: Isaiah 62:2
NET Translation: Nations will see your vindication, and all Kings your splendor. You will be called by a new name that the Lord himself will give you.
DARBY Translation: And the nations shall see thy righteousness, and all Kings thy glory; and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of Jehovah will name.
KJV Translation: And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all Kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name.
Keywords: Throne
Description: Jeremiah 1:15
NET Translation: For I will soon summon all the peoples of the kingdoms of the north,” says the Lord. “They will come and their Kings will set up their thrones near the entrances of the gates of Jerusalem. They will attack all the walls surrounding it and all the towns in Judah.
DARBY Translation: For behold, I am calling all the families of the kingdoms of the north, saith Jehovah, and they shall come, and they shall set every one his throne at the entering of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof round about, and against all the cities of Judah:
KJV Translation: For, lo, I will call all the families of the kingdoms of the north, saith the LORD; and they shall come, and they shall set every one his throne at the entering of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof round about, and against all the cities of Judah.
Keywords: Iron
Description: Jeremiah 1:18
NET Translation: I, the Lord, hereby promise to make you as strong as a fortified city, an iron pillar, and a bronze wall. You will be able to stand up against all who live in the land, including the Kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and all the people of the land.
DARBY Translation: And I, behold, I appoint thee this day as a strong city, and an iron pillar, and brazen walls, against the whole land; against the Kings of Judah, against its princes, against its priests, and against the people of the land.
KJV Translation: For, behold, I have made thee this day a defenced city, and an iron pillar, and brasen walls against the whole land, against the Kings of Judah, against the princes thereof, against the priests thereof, and against the people of the land.
Keywords: Israel
Description: Jeremiah 2:26
NET Translation: Just as a thief has to suffer dishonor when he is caught, so the people of Israel will suffer dishonor for what they have done. So will their Kings and officials, their priests and their prophets.
DARBY Translation: As a thief is ashamed when he is found, so shall the house of Israel be ashamed they, their Kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets
KJV Translation: As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of Israel ashamed; they, their Kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets,
Description: Jeremiah 6:3
NET Translation: Kings will attack her with their armies. They will encamp in siege all around her. Each of them will devastate the portion assigned to him.
DARBY Translation: Shepherds with their flocks shall come unto her; they shall pitch [their] tents against her round about; they shall feed every one in his place.
KJV Translation: The shepherds with their flocks shall come unto her; they shall pitch [their] tents against her round about; they shall feed every one in his place.
Description: Jeremiah 8:1
NET Translation: The Lord says, “When that time comes, the bones of the Kings of Judah and its leaders, the bones of the priests and prophets, and of all the other people who lived in Jerusalem will be dug up from their graves.
DARBY Translation: At that time, saith Jehovah, they shall bring forth the bones of the Kings of Judah, and the bones of his princes, and the bones of the priests, and the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, out of their graves;
KJV Translation: At that time, saith the LORD, they shall bring out the bones of the Kings of Judah, and the bones of his princes, and the bones of the priests, and the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, out of their graves:
Keywords: Ear, Fear, King, Wise
Description: Jeremiah 10:7
NET Translation: Everyone should revere you, O King of all nations, because you deserve to be revered. For there is no one like you among any of the wise people of the nations nor among any of their Kings.
DARBY Translation: Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? For to thee doth it appertain; for among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto thee.
KJV Translation: Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth it appertain: forasmuch as among all the wise [men] of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, [there is] none like unto thee.
Keywords: Halt
Description: Jeremiah 13:13
NET Translation: Then tell them, ‘The Lord says: “I will soon fill all the people who live in this land with stupor. I will also fill the Kings from David’s dynasty, the priests, the prophets, and the citizens of Jerusalem with stupor.
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I will fill all the inhabitants of this land, and the Kings that sit for David upon his throne, and the priests and the prophets, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, with drunkenness.
KJV Translation: Then shalt thou say unto them, Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will fill all the inhabitants of this land, even the Kings that sit upon David's throne, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, with drunkenness.
Keywords: Children, Gate, Judah
Description: Jeremiah 17:19
NET Translation: The Lord told me, “Go and stand in the People’s Gate through which the Kings of Judah enter and leave the city. Then go and stand in all the other gates of the city of Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: Thus hath Jehovah said unto me: Go and stand in the gate of the children of the people, by which the Kings of Judah come in, and by which they go out, and in all the gates of Jerusalem;
KJV Translation: Thus said the LORD unto me; Go and stand in the gate of the children of the people, whereby the Kings of Judah come in, and by the which they go out, and in all the gates of Jerusalem;
Keywords: Ear
Description: Jeremiah 17:20
NET Translation: And then announce to them, ‘Listen to the Lord’s message, you Kings of Judah, and everyone from Judah, and all you citizens of Jerusalem, those who pass through these gates.
DARBY Translation: and say unto them, Hear the word of Jehovah, ye Kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates;
KJV Translation: And say unto them, Hear ye the word of the LORD, ye Kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates:
Keywords: Throne
Description: Jeremiah 17:25
NET Translation: If you do this, then the Kings and princes who follow in David’s succession and ride in chariots or on horses will continue to enter through these gates, as well as their officials and the people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem. This city will always be filled with people.
DARBY Translation: then shall there enter in, through the gates of this city, Kings and princes sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, they and their princes, the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and this city shall be inhabited for ever.
KJV Translation: Then shall there enter into the gates of this city Kings and princes sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, they, and their princes, the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and this city shall remain for ever.
Keywords: Ear, Evil, God
Description: Jeremiah 19:3
NET Translation: Say, ‘Listen to the Lord’s message, you Kings of Judah and citizens of Jerusalem! This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, has said, “Look here! I am about to bring a disaster on this place that will make the ears of everyone who hears about it ring.
DARBY Translation: and say, Hear the word of Jehovah, O Kings of Judah, and inhabitants of Jerusalem. Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, the which whosoever heareth, his ears shall tingle;
KJV Translation: And say, Hear ye the word of the LORD, O Kings of Judah, and inhabitants of Jerusalem; Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, the which whosoever heareth, his ears shall tingle.
Keywords: Blood, Incense
Description: Jeremiah 19:4
NET Translation: I will do so because these people have rejected me and have defiled this place. They have offered sacrifices in it to other gods that neither they nor their ancestors nor the Kings of Judah knew anything about. They have filled it with the blood of innocent children.
DARBY Translation: because they have forsaken me, and have estranged this place [from me], and have burned incense in it unto other gods, whom neither they nor their fathers have known, nor the Kings of Judah; and have filled this place with the blood of innocents;
KJV Translation: Because they have forsaken me, and have estranged this place, and have burned incense in it unto other gods, whom neither they nor their fathers have known, nor the Kings of Judah, and have filled this place with the blood of innocents;
Keywords: Houses, Incense, Offerings, Rings
Description: Jeremiah 19:13
NET Translation: The houses in Jerusalem and the houses of the Kings of Judah will be defiled by dead bodies just like this place, Topheth. For they offered sacrifice to the stars and poured out drink offerings to other gods on the roofs of those houses.’”
DARBY Translation: And the houses of Jerusalem and the houses of the Kings of Judah shall be as the place of Topheth, defiled, all the houses upon whose roofs they have burned incense unto all the host of the heavens, and have poured out drink-offerings unto other gods.
KJV Translation: And the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses of the Kings of Judah, shall be defiled as the place of Tophet, because of all the houses upon whose roofs they have burned incense unto all the host of heaven, and have poured out drink offerings unto other gods.
Keywords: Deliver, Hand, Judah, Oil, Precious, Strength
Description: Jeremiah 20:5
NET Translation: I will hand over all the wealth of this city to their enemies. I will hand over to them all the fruits of the labor of the people of this city and all their prized possessions, as well as all the treasures of the Kings of Judah. Their enemies will seize it all as plunder and carry it off to Babylon.
DARBY Translation: And, I will give all the wealth of this city, and all its gains, and all its precious things, and all the treasures of the Kings of Judah, will I give into the hand of their enemies; and they shall make them a prey, and take them, and carry them to Babylon.
KJV Translation: Moreover I will deliver all the strength of this city, and all the labours thereof, and all the precious things thereof, and all the treasures of the Kings of Judah will I give into the hand of their enemies, which shall spoil them, and take them, and carry them to Babylon.
Keywords: Throne
Description: Jeremiah 22:4
NET Translation: If you are careful to obey these commands, then the Kings who follow in David’s succession and ride in chariots or on horses will continue to come through the gates of this palace, as will their officials and their subjects.
DARBY Translation: For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in through the gates of this house Kings sitting in the place of David upon his throne, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people.
KJV Translation: For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house Kings sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people.
Description: Jeremiah 25:14
NET Translation: For many nations and great Kings will make slaves of the king of Babylon and his nation too. I will repay them for all they have done.’”
DARBY Translation: For many nations and great Kings shall serve themselves of them also; and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the work of their hands.
KJV Translation: For many nations and great Kings shall serve themselves of them also: and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the works of their own hands.
Description: Jeremiah 25:18
NET Translation: I made Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, its Kings and its officials drink it. I did it so Judah would become a ruin. I did it so Judah, its Kings, and its officials would become an object of horror and of hissing scorn, an example used in curses. Such is already becoming the case!
DARBY Translation: Jerusalem, and the cities of Judah, and the Kings thereof, and the princes thereof, to make them a waste, an astonishment, a hissing, and a curse, as it is this day;
KJV Translation: [To wit], Jerusalem, and the cities of Judah, and the Kings thereof, and the princes thereof, to make them a desolation, an astonishment, an hissing, and a curse; as [it is] this day;
Keywords: Remnant
Description: Jeremiah 25:20
NET Translation: the foreigners living in Egypt; all the Kings of the land of Uz; all the Kings of the land of the Philistines, the people of Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, the people who had been left alive from Ashdod;
DARBY Translation: and all the mingled people, and all the Kings of the land of Uz, and all the Kings of the land of the Philistines, and Ashkelon, and Gazah, and Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod;
KJV Translation: And all the mingled people, and all the Kings of the land of Uz, and all the Kings of the land of the Philistines, and Ashkelon, and Azzah, and Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod,
Description: Jeremiah 25:22
NET Translation: all the Kings of Tyre, all the Kings of Sidon; all the Kings of the coastlands along the sea;
DARBY Translation: and all the Kings of Tyre, and all the Kings of Zidon, and the Kings of the isles that are beyond the sea;
KJV Translation: And all the Kings of Tyrus, and all the Kings of Zidon, and the Kings of the isles which [are] beyond the sea,
Description: Jeremiah 25:24
NET Translation: all the Kings of Arabia who live in the desert;
DARBY Translation: and all the Kings of Arabia, and all the Kings of the mingled people that dwell in the desert;
KJV Translation: And all the Kings of Arabia, and all the Kings of the mingled people that dwell in the desert,
Description: Jeremiah 25:25
NET Translation: all the Kings of Zimri; all the Kings of Elam; all the Kings of Media;
DARBY Translation: and all the Kings of Zimri, and all the Kings of Elam, and all the Kings of the Medes;
KJV Translation: And all the Kings of Zimri, and all the Kings of Elam, and all the Kings of the Medes,
Keywords: King
Description: Jeremiah 25:26
NET Translation: all the Kings of the north, whether near or far from one another; and all the other kingdoms that are on the face of the earth. After all of them have drunk the wine of the Lord’s wrath, the king of Babylon must drink it.
DARBY Translation: and all the Kings of the north, far and near, one with another; and all the kingdoms of the world, which are upon the face of the earth; and the king of Sheshach shall drink after them.
KJV Translation: And all the Kings of the north, far and near, one with another, and all the kingdoms of the world, which [are] upon the face of the earth: and the king of Sheshach shall drink after them.
Keywords: Hand, Jerusalem, King, Zedekiah
Description: Jeremiah 27:3
NET Translation: Use it to send messages to the Kings of Edom, Moab, Ammon, Tyre, and Sidon. Send them through the envoys who have come to Jerusalem to King Zedekiah of Judah.
DARBY Translation: and send them to the king of Edom, and to the king of Moab, and to the king of the children of Ammon, and to the king of Tyre, and to the king of Zidon, by the hand of the messengers that come to Jerusalem unto Zedekiah king of Judah.
KJV Translation: And send them to the king of Edom, and to the king of Moab, and to the king of the Ammonites, and to the king of Tyrus, and to the king of Zidon, by the hand of the messengers which come to Jerusalem unto Zedekiah king of Judah;
Keywords: Time
Description: Jeremiah 27:7
NET Translation: All nations must serve him and his son and grandson until the time comes for his own nation to fall. Then many nations and great Kings will in turn subjugate Babylon.
DARBY Translation: And all the nations shall serve him, and his son, and his son's son, until the time of his land also come, when many nations and great Kings shall reduce him to servitude.
KJV Translation: And all nations shall serve him, and his son, and his son's son, until the very time of his land come: and then many nations and great Kings shall serve themselves of him.
Keywords: Children, Evil, Israel
Description: Jeremiah 32:32
NET Translation: I am determined to do so because the people of Israel and Judah have made me angry with all their wickedness—they, their Kings, their officials, their priests, their prophets, and especially the people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem have done this wickedness.
DARBY Translation: because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children of Judah, which they have done to provoke me to anger, they, their Kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: Because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children of Judah, which they have done to provoke me to anger, they, their Kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Keywords: God, Houses
Description: Jeremiah 33:4
NET Translation: For I, the Lord God of Israel, have something more to say about the houses in this city and the royal buildings of Judah that have been torn down for defenses against the siege ramps and military incursions of the Babylonians:
DARBY Translation: For thus saith Jehovah the God of Israel concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the Kings of Judah, which are thrown down because of the mounds and because of the sword:
KJV Translation: For thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the Kings of Judah, which are thrown down by the mounts, and by the sword;
Keywords: Halt
Description: Jeremiah 34:5
NET Translation: You will die a peaceful death. They will burn incense at your burial just as they did at the burial of your ancestors, the former Kings who preceded you. They will mourn for you, saying, “Alas, master!” Indeed, you have my own word on this. I, the Lord, affirm it!’”
DARBY Translation: thou shalt die in peace, and with the burnings of thy fathers, the former Kings that were before thee, so shall they burn for thee; and they will lament for thee, Ah, lord! for I have spoken the word, saith Jehovah.
KJV Translation: [But] thou shalt die in peace: and with the burnings of thy fathers, the former Kings which were before thee, so shall they burn [odours] for thee; and they will lament thee, [saying], Ah lord! for I have pronounced the word, saith the LORD.
Description: Jeremiah 44:9
NET Translation: Have you forgotten all the wicked things that have been done in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem by your ancestors, by the Kings of Judah and their wives, and by you and your wives?
DARBY Translation: Have ye forgotten the wickedness of your fathers, and the wickedness of the Kings of Judah, and the wickedness of their wives, and your own wickedness, and the wickedness of your wives, which they have committed in the land of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?
KJV Translation: Have ye forgotten the wickedness of your fathers, and the wickedness of the Kings of Judah, and the wickedness of their wives, and your own wickedness, and the wickedness of your wives, which they have committed in the land of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem?
Keywords: Incense, Offerings, Rings
Description: Jeremiah 44:17
NET Translation: Instead we will do everything we vowed we would do. We will sacrifice and pour out drink offerings to the goddess called the Queen of Heaven just as we and our ancestors, our Kings, and our leaders previously did in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem. For then we had plenty of food, were well off, and had no troubles.
DARBY Translation: but we will certainly do every word that is gone forth out of our mouth, to burn incense to the queen of the heavens, and to pour out drink-offerings to her, as we have done, we and our fathers, our Kings and our princes, in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem; and we had plenty of bread, and were well, and saw no evil.
KJV Translation: But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of our own mouth, to burn incense unto the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her, as we have done, we, and our fathers, our Kings, and our princes, in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem: for [then] had we plenty of victuals, and were well, and saw no evil.
Keywords: Incense, Remember
Description: Jeremiah 44:21
NET Translation: “The Lord did indeed remember and call to mind what you did! He remembered the incense you and your ancestors, your Kings, your leaders, and all the rest of the people of the land offered to other gods in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: Is it not the incense that ye burned in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem, ye and your fathers, your Kings and your princes and the people of the land, that Jehovah remembered, and that came into his mind?
KJV Translation: The incense that ye burned in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, ye, and your fathers, your Kings, and your princes, and the people of the land, did not the LORD remember them, and came it [not] into his mind?
Keywords: God, Punish, Trust
Description: Jeremiah 46:25
NET Translation: The Lord of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says, “I will punish Amon, the god of Thebes. I will punish Egypt, its gods, and its Kings. I will punish Pharaoh and all who trust in him.
DARBY Translation: Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, saith, Behold, I will punish Amon of No, and Pharaoh, and Egypt, and her gods, and her Kings; yea, Pharaoh and them that confide in him.
KJV Translation: The LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saith; Behold, I will punish the multitude of No, and Pharaoh, and Egypt, with their gods, and their Kings; even Pharaoh, and [all] them that trust in him:
Keywords: Coasts, Raised
Description: Jeremiah 50:41
NET Translation: “Look! An army is about to come from the north. A mighty nation and many Kings are stirring into action in faraway parts of the earth.
DARBY Translation: Behold, a people cometh from the north, and a great nation. And many Kings shall arise from the uttermost parts of the earth.
KJV Translation: Behold, a people shall come from the north, and a great nation, and many Kings shall be raised up from the coasts of the earth.
Keywords: Raised, Spirit, Vengeance
Description: Jeremiah 51:11
NET Translation: “Sharpen your arrows! Fill your quivers! The Lord will arouse a spirit of hostility in the Kings of Media, for he intends to destroy Babylonia. For that is how the Lord will get his revenge—how he will get his revenge for the Babylonians’ destruction of his temple.
DARBY Translation: Sharpen the arrows; take the shields. Jehovah hath stirred up the spirit of the Kings of the Medes; for his purpose is against Babylon, to destroy it; for this is the vengeance of Jehovah, the vengeance of his temple.
KJV Translation: Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath raised up the spirit of the Kings of the Medes: for his device [is] against Babylon, to destroy it; because it [is] the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple.
Description: Jeremiah 51:28
NET Translation: Prepare the nations to do battle against her. Prepare the Kings of the Medes. Prepare their governors and all their leaders. Prepare all the countries they rule to do battle against her.
DARBY Translation: Prepare nations against her, the Kings of the Medes, their governors and all their rulers, yea, all the land of their dominion.
KJV Translation: Prepare against her the nations with the Kings of the Medes, the captains thereof, and all the rulers thereof, and all the land of his dominion.
Keywords: Throne
Description: Jeremiah 52:32
NET Translation: He spoke kindly to him and gave him a more prestigious position than the other Kings who were with him in Babylon.
DARBY Translation: and he spoke kindly unto him, and set his seat above the seat of the Kings that were with him in Babylon.
KJV Translation: And spake kindly unto him, and set his throne above the throne of the Kings that [were] with him in Babylon,
Keywords: Adversary
Description: Lamentations 4:12
NET Translation: ל (Lamed). Neither the Kings of the earth nor the people of the lands ever thought that enemy or foe could enter the gates of Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: The Kings of the earth, and all the inhabitants of the world, would not have believed that the adversary and the enemy should enter into the gates of Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: The Kings of the earth, and all the inhabitants of the world, would not have believed that the adversary and the enemy should have entered into the gates of Jerusalem.
Keywords: King
Description: Ezekiel 26:7
NET Translation: “For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: Take note that I am about to bring King Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon, king of Kings, against Tyre from the north, with horses, chariots, and horsemen, an army and hordes of people.
DARBY Translation: For thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I will bring from the north, against Tyre, Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, the king of Kings, with horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and an assemblage, and much people.
KJV Translation: For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring upon Tyrus Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, a king of Kings, from the north, with horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and companies, and much people.
Keywords: Earth, Riches
Description: Ezekiel 27:33
NET Translation: When your products went out from the seas, you satisfied many peoples; with the abundance of your wealth and merchandise you enriched the Kings of the earth.
DARBY Translation: When thy wares went forth over the seas, thou filledst many peoples; thou didst enrich the Kings of the earth with the abundance of thy substance and of thy merchandise.
KJV Translation: When thy wares went forth out of the seas, thou filledst many people; thou didst enrich the Kings of the earth with the multitude of thy riches and of thy merchandise.
Description: Ezekiel 27:35
NET Translation: All the inhabitants of the coastlands are shocked at you, and their Kings are horribly afraid—their faces are troubled.
DARBY Translation: All the inhabitants of the isles are amazed at thee, and their Kings are horribly afraid, [their] countenance is troubled.
KJV Translation: All the inhabitants of the isles shall be astonished at thee, and their Kings shall be sore afraid, they shall be troubled in [their] countenance.
Keywords: Art, Heart, Son, Wisdom
Description: Ezekiel 28:17
NET Translation: Your heart was proud because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom on account of your splendor. I threw you down to the ground; I placed you before Kings, that they might see you.
DARBY Translation: Thy heart was lifted up because of thy beauty; thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I have cast thee to the ground, I have laid thee before Kings, that they may behold thee.
KJV Translation: Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before Kings, that they may behold thee.
Keywords: Man, Sword
Description: Ezekiel 32:10
NET Translation: I will shock many peoples with you, and their Kings will shiver with horror because of you. When I brandish my sword before them, every moment each one will tremble for his life, on the day of your fall.
DARBY Translation: And I will make many peoples amazed at thee, and their Kings shall be horribly afraid at thee, when I brandish my sword before them; and they shall tremble at every moment, each one for his life, in the day of thy fall.
KJV Translation: Yea, I will make many people amazed at thee, and their Kings shall be horribly afraid for thee, when I shall brandish my sword before them; and they shall tremble at [every] moment, every man for his own life, in the day of thy fall.
Keywords: Might
Description: Ezekiel 32:29
NET Translation: “Edom is there with her Kings and all her princes. Despite their might they are laid with those killed by the sword; they lie with the uncircumcised and those who descend to the Pit.
DARBY Translation: There is Edom, her Kings, and all her princes, who in their might are laid with them that are slain by the sword: they lie with the uncircumcised, and with them that go down to the pit.
KJV Translation: There [is] Edom, her Kings, and all her princes, which with their might are laid by [them that were] slain by the sword: they shall lie with the uncircumcised, and with them that go down to the pit.
Keywords: Children, Israel, Son
Description: Ezekiel 43:7
NET Translation: He said to me: “Son of man, this is the place of my throne and the place for the soles of my feet, where I will live among the people of Israel forever. The house of Israel will no longer profane my holy name, neither they nor their Kings, by their spiritual prostitution or by the pillars of their Kings set up when they die.
DARBY Translation: And he said unto me, Son of man, [this is] the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel for ever; and the house of Israel shall no more defile my holy name, they nor their Kings, with their fornication, and with the carcases of their Kings [in] their high places,
KJV Translation: And he said unto me, Son of man, the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel for ever, and my holy name, shall the house of Israel no more defile, [neither] they, nor their Kings, by their whoredom, nor by the carcases of their Kings in their high places.
Description: Ezekiel 43:9
NET Translation: Now they must put away their spiritual prostitution and the pillars of their Kings far from me, and then I will live among them forever.
DARBY Translation: Now let them put away their fornication, and the carcases of their Kings, far from me, and I will dwell in the midst of them for ever.
KJV Translation: Now let them put away their whoredom, and the carcases of their Kings, far from me, and I will dwell in the midst of them for ever.
Keywords: Knowledge, Wisdom
Description: Daniel 2:21
NET Translation: He changes times and seasons, deposing some Kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;
DARBY Translation: And it is he that changeth times and seasons; He deposeth Kings, and setteth up Kings; He giveth wisdom to the wise, And knowledge to them that know understanding.
KJV Translation: And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth Kings, and setteth up Kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
Keywords: God, Heaven, King
Description: Daniel 2:37
NET Translation: “You, O king, are the king of Kings. The God of heaven has granted you sovereignty, power, strength, and honor.
DARBY Translation: Thou, O king, art a king of Kings, unto whom the God of the heavens hath given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory;
KJV Translation: Thou, O king, [art] a king of Kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.
Keywords: God, Heaven, Kingdom
Description: Daniel 2:44
NET Translation: In the days of those Kings the God of heaven will raise up an everlasting kingdom that will not be destroyed and a kingdom that will not be left to another people. It will break in pieces and bring about the demise of all these kingdoms. But it will stand forever.
DARBY Translation: And in the days of these Kings shall the God of the heavens set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the sovereignty thereof shall not be left to another people: it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, but itself shall stand for ever.
KJV Translation: And in the days of these Kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, [but] it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
Keywords: God, King, Ruth, Truth
Description: Daniel 2:47
NET Translation: The king replied to Daniel, “Certainly your God is a God of gods and Lord of Kings and revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery!”
DARBY Translation: The king answered Daniel and said, Of a truth it is that your God is the God of gods, and the Lord of Kings, and a revealer of secrets, because thou wast able to reveal this secret.
KJV Translation: The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth [it is], that your God [is] a God of gods, and a Lord of Kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.
Description: Daniel 7:17
NET Translation: ‘These large beasts, which are four in number, represent four Kings who will arise from the earth.
DARBY Translation: These great beasts, which are four, are four Kings, [that] shall arise out of the earth.
KJV Translation: These great beasts, which are four, [are] four Kings, [which] shall arise out of the earth.
Keywords: Kingdom
Description: Daniel 7:24
NET Translation: The ten horns mean that ten Kings will arise from that kingdom. Another king will arise after them, but he will be different from the earlier ones. He will humiliate three Kings.
DARBY Translation: And as to the ten horns, out of this kingdom shall arise ten Kings; and another shall arise after them; and he shall be different from the former, and he shall subdue three Kings.
KJV Translation: And the ten horns out of this kingdom [are] ten Kings [that] shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three Kings.
Description: Daniel 8:20
NET Translation: The ram that you saw with the two horns stands for the Kings of Media and Persia.
DARBY Translation: The ram that thou sawest having the two horns: they are the Kings of Media and Persia.
KJV Translation: The ram which thou sawest having [two] horns [are] the Kings of Media and Persia.
Keywords: Name
Description: Daniel 9:6
NET Translation: We have not paid attention to your servants the prophets, who spoke by your authority to our Kings, our leaders, and our ancestors, and to all the inhabitants of the land as well.
DARBY Translation: And we have not hearkened unto thy servants the prophets, who spoke in thy name to our Kings, our princes, and our fathers, and to all the people of the land.
KJV Translation: Neither have we hearkened unto thy servants the prophets, which spake in thy name to our Kings, our princes, and our fathers, and to all the people of the land.
Description: Daniel 9:8
NET Translation: O Lord, we have been humiliated—our Kings, our leaders, and our ancestors—because we have sinned against you.
DARBY Translation: O Lord, unto us is confusion of face, to our Kings, to our princes, and to our fathers, because we have sinned against thee.
KJV Translation: O Lord, to us [belongeth] confusion of face, to our Kings, to our princes, and to our fathers, because we have sinned against thee.
Keywords: Help, Kingdom
Description: Daniel 10:13
NET Translation: However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia was opposing me for twenty-one days. But Michael, one of the leading princes, came to help me, because I was left there with the Kings of Persia.
DARBY Translation: But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the Kings of Persia.
KJV Translation: But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the Kings of Persia.
Keywords: Riches, Strength
Description: Daniel 11:2
NET Translation: Now I will tell you the truth. “Three more Kings will arise for Persia. Then a fourth king will be unusually rich, more so than all who preceded him. When he has amassed power through his riches, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.
DARBY Translation: And now will I declare unto thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three Kings in Persia; and the fourth shall enrich himself with great riches more than all; and when he hath become strong through his riches, he shall stir up all against the realm of Greece.
KJV Translation: And now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three Kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than [they] all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia.
Keywords: Time
Description: Daniel 11:27
NET Translation: These two Kings, their minds filled with evil intentions, will trade lies with one another at the same table. But it will not succeed, for there is still an end at the appointed time.
DARBY Translation: And both these Kings' hearts [shall meditate] mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper; for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.
KJV Translation: And both these Kings' hearts [shall be] to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: for yet the end [shall be] at the time appointed.
Keywords: Jeroboam, King, Son
Description: Hosea 1:1
NET Translation: This is the Lord’s message that came to Hosea son of Beeri during the time of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, Kings of Judah, and during the time of Jeroboam son of Joash, king of Israel.
DARBY Translation: The word of Jehovah that came unto Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah, Kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel.
KJV Translation: The word of the LORD that came unto Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, [and] Hezekiah, Kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel.
Description: Hosea 7:7
NET Translation: All of them are blazing like an oven; they devour their rulers. All their Kings fall, and none of them call on me!
DARBY Translation: They are all hot as an oven, and devour their judges; all their Kings are fallen: there is none among them that calleth unto me.
KJV Translation: They are all hot as an oven, and have devoured their judges; all their Kings are fallen: [there is] none among them that calleth unto me.
Keywords: Gold, Silver
Description: Hosea 8:4
NET Translation: They enthroned Kings without my consent. They appointed princes without my approval. They made idols out of their silver and gold, but they will be destroyed!
DARBY Translation: They have set up Kings, but not by me; they have made princes, and I knew it not; of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.
KJV Translation: They have set up Kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew [it] not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.
Keywords: Micah, Samaria
Description: Micah 1:1
NET Translation: This is the Lord’s message that came to Micah of Moresheth during the time of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, Kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: The word of Jehovah that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, [and] Hezekiah, Kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, [and] Hezekiah, Kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.
Keywords: Halt, Houses, Presents
Description: Micah 1:14
NET Translation: Therefore you will have to say farewell to Moresheth Gath. The residents of Achzib will be as disappointing as a dried up well to the Kings of Israel.
DARBY Translation: Therefore shalt thou give parting-gifts to Moresheth-Gath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the Kings of Israel.
KJV Translation: Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moreshethgath: the houses of Achzib [shall be] a lie to the Kings of Israel.
Keywords: Corn, Deride
Description: Habakkuk 1:10
NET Translation: They mock Kings and laugh at rulers. They laugh at every fortified city; they build siege ramps and capture them.
DARBY Translation: Yea, he scoffeth at Kings, and princes are a scorn unto him; he derideth every stronghold: for he heapeth up dust, and taketh it.
KJV Translation: And they shall scoff at the Kings, and the princes shall be a scorn unto them: they shall deride every strong hold; for they shall heap dust, and take it.
Keywords: David, Glory, Jerusalem, Judah, Save
Description: Zechariah 12:7
NET Translation: The Lord also will deliver the homes of Judah first, so that the splendor of the Kingship of David and of the people of Jerusalem may not exceed that of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah shall save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem be not magnified over Judah.
KJV Translation: The LORD also shall save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem do not magnify [themselves] against Judah.
Keywords: Grace, Spirit
Description: Zechariah 12:10
NET Translation: “I will pour out on the Kingship of David and the population of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication so that they will look to me, the one they have pierced. They will lament for him as one laments for an only son, and there will be a bitter cry for him like the bitter cry for a firstborn.
DARBY Translation: And I will pour upon the house of David and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem the spirit of grace and of supplications; and they shall look on me whom they pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for an only [son], and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for [his] firstborn.
KJV Translation: And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for [his] only [son], and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for [his] firstborn.
Keywords: Testimony
Description: Matthew 10:18
NET Translation: And you will be brought before governors and Kings because of me, as a witness to them and to the Gentiles.
DARBY Translation: and ye shall be brought before rulers and Kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the nations.
KJV Translation: “And ye shall be brought before governors and Kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.”
Keywords: Ear, Man
Description: Matthew 11:8
NET Translation: What did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Look, those who wear soft clothing are in the palaces of Kings!
DARBY Translation: But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in delicate raiment? behold, those who wear delicate things are in the houses of Kings.
KJV Translation: “But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft” [clothing] “are in Kings' houses.”
Keywords: Custom, Earth, Jesus
Description: Matthew 17:25
NET Translation: He said, “Yes.” When Peter came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly Kings collect tolls or taxes—from their sons or from foreigners?”
DARBY Translation: He says, Yes. And when he came into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, What dost thou think, Simon? the Kings of the earth, from whom do they receive custom or tribute? from their own sons or from strangers?
KJV Translation: He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, “What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the Kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?”
Keywords: Deliver, Testimony
Description: Mark 13:9
NET Translation: “You must watch out for yourselves. You will be handed over to councils and beaten in the synagogues. You will stand before governors and Kings because of me, as a witness to them.
DARBY Translation: But *ye*, take heed to yourselves, for they shall deliver you up to sanhedrims and to synagogues: ye shall be beaten and brought before rulers and Kings for my sake, for a testimony to them;
KJV Translation: “But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and Kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.”
Keywords: Live, Man
Description: Luke 7:25
NET Translation: What did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Look, those who wear soft clothing and live in luxury are in the royal palaces!
DARBY Translation: But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in delicate garments? Behold, those who are in splendid clothing and live luxuriously are in the courts of Kings.
KJV Translation: “But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in Kings' courts.”
Keywords: Ear
Description: Luke 10:24
NET Translation: For I tell you that many prophets and Kings longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.”
DARBY Translation: For I say to you that many prophets and Kings have desired to see the things which ye behold, and did not see [them]; and to hear the things which ye hear, and did not hear [them].
KJV Translation: “For I tell you, that many prophets and Kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen” [them]; “and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard” [them].
Description: Luke 21:12
NET Translation: But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you, handing you over to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before Kings and governors because of my name.
DARBY Translation: But before all these things they shall lay their hands upon you and persecute you, delivering [you] up to synagogues and prisons, bringing [you] before Kings and governors on account of my name;
KJV Translation: “But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute” [you], “delivering” [you] “up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before Kings and rulers for my name's sake.”
Keywords: Authority, Called, Gentiles, Ship
Description: Luke 22:25
NET Translation: So Jesus said to them, “The Kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’
DARBY Translation: And he said to them, The Kings of the nations rule over them, and they that exercise authority over them are called benefactors.
KJV Translation: And he said unto them, “The Kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.”
Keywords: Earth
Description: Acts 4:26
NET Translation: The Kings of the earth stood together, and the rulers assembled together, against the Lord and against his Christ.’
DARBY Translation: The Kings of the earth were there, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord and against his Christ.
KJV Translation: The Kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
Keywords: Bear, Children, Chosen, Ear, Name
Description: Acts 9:15
NET Translation: But the Lord said to him, “Go, because this man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before Gentiles and Kings and the people of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the Lord said to him, Go, for this [man] is an elect vessel to me, to bear my name before both nations and Kings and [the] sons of Israel:
KJV Translation: But the Lord said unto him, “Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and Kings, and the children of Israel:”
Keywords: God, Might
Description: 1 Corinthians 4:8
NET Translation: Already you are satisfied! Already you are rich! You have become Kings without us! I wish you had become Kings so that we could reign with you!
DARBY Translation: Already ye are filled; already ye have been enriched; ye have reigned without us; and I would that ye reigned, that *we* also might reign with you.
KJV Translation: Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as Kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.
Description: 2 Corinthians 12:20
NET Translation: For I am afraid that somehow when I come I will not find you what I wish, and you will find me not what you wish. I am afraid that somehow there may be quarreling, jealousy, intense anger, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.
DARBY Translation: For I fear lest perhaps coming I find you not such as I wish, and that *I* be found by you such as ye do not wish: lest [there might be] strifes, jealousies, angers, contentions, evil speaKings, whisperings, puffings up, disturbances;
KJV Translation: For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and [that] I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest [there be] debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
Keywords: Life
Description: 1 Timothy 2:2
NET Translation: even for Kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
DARBY Translation: for Kings and all that are in dignity, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and gravity;
KJV Translation: For Kings, and [for] all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Keywords: King
Description: 1 Timothy 6:15
NET Translation: —whose appearing the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of Kings and Lord of lords, will reveal at the right time.
DARBY Translation: which in its own time the blessed and only Ruler shall shew, the King of those that reign, and Lord of those that exercise lordship;
KJV Translation: Which in his times he shall shew, [who is] the blessed and only Potentate, the King of Kings, and Lord of lords;
Keywords: King, Priest
Description: Hebrews 7:1
NET Translation: Now this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, met Abraham as he was returning from defeating the Kings and blessed him.
DARBY Translation: For this Melchisedec, King of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from smiting the Kings, and blessed him;
KJV Translation: For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the Kings, and blessed him;
Keywords: Trial
Description: Hebrews 11:36
NET Translation: And others experienced mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.
DARBY Translation: and others underwent trial of mocKings and scourgings, yea, and of bonds and imprisonment.
KJV Translation: And others had trial of [cruel] mocKings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
Keywords: Evil
Description: 1 Peter 2:1
NET Translation: So get rid of all evil and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.
DARBY Translation: Laying aside therefore all malice and all guile and hypocrisies and envyings and all evil speaKings,
KJV Translation: Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speaKings,
Keywords: Life, Time
Description: 1 Peter 4:3
NET Translation: For the time that has passed was sufficient for you to do what the non-Christians desire. You lived then in debauchery, evil desires, drunkenness, carousing, drinking bouts, and wanton idolatries.
DARBY Translation: For the time past [is] sufficient [for us] to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, walking in lasciviousness, lusts, wine-drinking, revels, drinKings, and unhallowed idolatries.
KJV Translation: For the time past of [our] life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:
Keywords: Begotten, Jesus
Description: Revelation 1:5
NET Translation: and from Jesus Christ—the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the Kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood
DARBY Translation: and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the prince of the Kings of the earth. To him who loves us, and has washed us from our sins in his blood,
KJV Translation: And from Jesus Christ, [who is] the faithful witness, [and] the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the Kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Keywords: Glory, God
Description: Revelation 1:6
NET Translation: and has appointed us as a kingdom, as priests serving his God and Father—to him be the glory and the power for ever and ever! Amen.
DARBY Translation: and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father: to him [be] the glory and the might to the ages of ages. Amen.
KJV Translation: And hath made us Kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him [be] glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Keywords: God
Description: Revelation 5:10
NET Translation: You have appointed them as a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.”
DARBY Translation: and made them to our God Kings and priests; and they shall reign over the earth.
KJV Translation: And hast made us unto our God Kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
Keywords: Free
Description: Revelation 6:15
NET Translation: Then the Kings of the earth, the very important people, the generals, the rich, the powerful, and everyone, slave and free, hid themselves in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains.
DARBY Translation: And the Kings of the earth, and the great, and the chiliarchs, and the rich, and the strong, and every bondman and freeman, hid themselves in the caves and in the rocks of the mountains;
KJV Translation: And the Kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;
Description: Revelation 10:11
NET Translation: Then they told me: “You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages, and Kings.”
DARBY Translation: And it was said to me, Thou must prophesy again as to peoples and nations and tongues and many Kings.
KJV Translation: And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and Kings.
Keywords: Angel, Might, River, Water
Description: Revelation 16:12
NET Translation: Then the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates and dried up its water to prepare the way for the Kings from the east.
DARBY Translation: And the sixth poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates; and its water was dried up, that the way of the Kings from the rising of the sun might be prepared.
KJV Translation: And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the Kings of the east might be prepared.
Keywords: Earth, God, King
Description: Revelation 16:14
NET Translation: For they are the spirits of the demons performing signs who go out to the Kings of the earth to bring them together for the battle that will take place on the great day of God, the All-Powerful.
DARBY Translation: for they are [the] spirits of demons, doing signs; which go out to the Kings of the whole habitable world to gather them together to the war of [that] great day of God the Almighty.
KJV Translation: For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, [which] go forth unto the Kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
Keywords: Called, Tongue
Description: Revelation 16:16
NET Translation: Now the spirits gathered the Kings and their armies to the place that is called Armageddon in Hebrew.
DARBY Translation: And he gathered them together to the place called in Hebrew, Armagedon.
KJV Translation: And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.
Keywords: Drunk, Earth, Wine
Description: Revelation 17:2
NET Translation: with whom the Kings of the earth committed sexual immorality and the earth’s inhabitants got drunk with the wine of her immorality.”
DARBY Translation: with whom the Kings of the earth have committed fornication; and they that dwell on the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication.
KJV Translation: With whom the Kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication.
Keywords: Man, Mind
Description: Revelation 17:9
NET Translation: (This requires a mind that has wisdom.) The seven heads are seven mountains the woman sits on. They are also seven Kings:
DARBY Translation: Here is the mind that has wisdom: The seven heads are seven mountains, whereon the woman sits.
KJV Translation: And here [is] the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.
Description: Revelation 17:10
NET Translation: five have fallen; one is, and the other has not yet come, but whenever he does come, he must remain for only a brief time.
DARBY Translation: And there are seven Kings: five have fallen, one is, the other has not yet come; and when he comes he must remain [only] a little while.
KJV Translation: And there are seven Kings: five are fallen, and one is, [and] the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space.
Keywords: Kingdom, Power
Description: Revelation 17:12
NET Translation: The ten horns that you saw are ten Kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive ruling authority as Kings with the beast for one hour.
DARBY Translation: And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten Kings, which have not yet received a kingdom, but receive authority as Kings one hour with the beast.
KJV Translation: And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten Kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as Kings one hour with the beast.
Keywords: Power, Strength
Description: Revelation 17:13
NET Translation: These Kings have a single intent, and they will give their power and authority to the beast.
DARBY Translation: These have one mind, and give their power and authority to the beast.
KJV Translation: These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.
Keywords: King, Lamb, War
Description: Revelation 17:14
NET Translation: They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of Kings, and those accompanying the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful.”
DARBY Translation: These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them; for he is Lord of lords and King of Kings: and they [that are] with him called, and chosen, and faithful.
KJV Translation: These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of Kings: and they that are with him [are] called, and chosen, and faithful.
Keywords: Man
Description: Revelation 17:18
NET Translation: As for the woman you saw, she is the great city that has sovereignty over the Kings of the earth.”
DARBY Translation: And the woman which thou sawest is the great city, which has Kingship over the Kings of the earth.
KJV Translation: And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the Kings of the earth.
Keywords: Drunk, Earth, Fornication, Wine, Wrath
Description: Revelation 18:3
NET Translation: For all the nations have fallen from the wine of her immoral passion, and the Kings of the earth have committed sexual immorality with her, and the merchants of the earth have gotten rich from the power of her sensual behavior.”
DARBY Translation: because all the nations have drunk of the wine of the fury of her fornication; and the Kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth have been enriched through the might of her luxury.
KJV Translation: For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the Kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.
Keywords: Fornication
Description: Revelation 18:9
NET Translation: Then the Kings of the earth who committed immoral acts with her and lived in sensual luxury with her will weep and wail for her when they see the smoke from the fire that burns her up.
DARBY Translation: And the Kings of the earth, who have committed fornication, and lived luxuriously with her, shall weep and wail over her, when they see the smoke of her burning,
KJV Translation: And the Kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning,
Keywords: King, Name, Vesture
Description: Revelation 19:16
NET Translation: He has a name written on his clothing and on his thigh: “King of Kings and Lord of lords.”
DARBY Translation: And he has upon his garment, and upon his thigh, a name written, King of Kings, and Lord of lords.
KJV Translation: And he hath on [his] vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF Kings, AND LORD OF LORDS.
Keywords: Flesh, Free
Description: Revelation 19:18
NET Translation: to eat your fill of the flesh of Kings, the flesh of generals, the flesh of powerful people, the flesh of horses and those who ride them, and the flesh of all people, both free and slave, and small and great!”
DARBY Translation: that ye may eat flesh of Kings, and flesh of chiliarchs, and flesh of strong men, and flesh of horses and of those that sit upon them, and flesh of all, both free and bond, and small and great.
KJV Translation: That ye may eat the flesh of Kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all [men, both] free and bond, both small and great.
Keywords: War
Description: Revelation 19:19
NET Translation: Then I saw the beast and the Kings of the earth and their armies assembled to do battle with the one who rode the horse and with his army.
DARBY Translation: And I saw the beast and the Kings of the earth and their armies gathered together to make war against him that sat upon the horse, and against his army.
KJV Translation: And I saw the beast, and the Kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army.
Keywords: Earth, Glory, Light
Description: Revelation 21:24
NET Translation: The nations will walk by its light and the Kings of the earth will bring their grandeur into it.
DARBY Translation: And the nations shall walk by its light; and the Kings of the earth bring their glory to it.
KJV Translation: And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the Kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.