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King David grew old. The years had caught up with him. Even though they piled blankets on him, he couldn't keep warm.

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When King David was old and well advanced in years, he could not keep warm even when they put covers over him.

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Now King David was old, advanced in years; and they put covers on him, but he could not get warm.

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Now King David was very old, and no matter how many blankets covered him, he could not keep warm.

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So his servants said to him, "We're going to get a young virgin for our master the king to be at his side and look after him; she'll get in bed with you and arouse our master the king."

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So his servants said to him, "Let us look for a young virgin to attend the king and take care of him. She can lie beside him so that our lord the king may keep warm."

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Therefore his servants said to him, "Let a young woman, a virgin, be sought for our lord the king, and let her stand before the king, and let her care for him; and let her lie in your bosom, that our lord the king may be warm."

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So his advisers told him, "We will find a young virgin who will wait on you and be your nurse. She will lie in your arms and keep you warm."

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So they searched the country of Israel for the most ravishing girl they could find; they found Abishag the Shunammite and brought her to the king.

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Then they searched throughout Israel for a beautiful girl and found Abishag, a Shunammite, and brought her to the king.

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So they sought for a lovely young woman throughout all the territory of Israel, and found Abishag the Shunammite, and brought her to the king.

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So they searched throughout the country for a beautiful girl, and they found Abishag from Shunem and brought her to the king.

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The girl was stunningly beautiful; she stayed at his side and looked after the king, but the king did not have sex with her.

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The girl was very beautiful; she took care of the king and waited on him, but the king had no intimate relations with her.

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The young woman was very lovely; and she cared for the king, and served him; but the king did not know her.

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The girl was very beautiful, and she waited on the king and took care of him. But the king had no sexual relations with her.

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At this time Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith, puffed himself up saying, "I'm the next king!" He made quite a splash, with chariots and riders and fifty men to run ahead of him.

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Now Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith, put himself forward and said, "I will be king." So he got chariots and horses ready, with fifty men to run ahead of him.

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Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, "I will be king"; and he prepared for himself chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.

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About that time David's son Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith, decided to make himself king in place of his aged father. So he provided himself with chariots and horses and recruited fifty men to run in front of him.

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His father had spoiled him rotten as a child, never once reprimanding him. Besides that, he was very good-looking and the next in line after Absalom.

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(His father had never interfered with him by asking, "Why do you behave as you do?" He was also very handsome and was born next after Absalom.)

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(And his father had not rebuked him at any time by saying, "Why have you done so?" He was also very good-looking. His mother had borne him after Absalom.)

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Now his father, King David, had never disciplined him at any time, even by asking, "What are you doing?" Adonijah was a very handsome man and had been born next after Absalom.

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Adonijah talked with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they threw their weight on his side.

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Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they gave him their support.

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Then he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they followed and helped Adonijah.

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Adonijah took Joab son of Zeruiah and Abiathar the priest into his confidence, and they agreed to help him become king.

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But neither the priest Zadok, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor Nathan the prophet, nor Shimei and Rei, nor David's personal bodyguards supported Adonijah.

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But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei and Rei and David's special guard did not join Adonijah.

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But Zadok the priest, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and the mighty men who belonged to David were not with Adonijah.

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But among those who remained loyal to David and refused to support Adonijah were Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David's personal bodyguard.

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Next Adonijah held a coronation feast, sacrificing sheep, cattle, and grain-fed heifers at the Stone of Zoheleth near the Rogel Spring. He invited all his brothers, the king's sons, and everyone in Judah who had position and influence--

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Adonijah then sacrificed sheep, cattle and fattened calves at the Stone of Zoheleth near En Rogel. He invited all his brothers, the king's sons, and all the men of Judah who were royal officials,

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And Adonijah sacrificed sheep and oxen and fattened cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by En Rogel; he also invited all his brothers, the king's sons, and all the men of Judah, the king's servants.

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Adonijah went to the stone of Zoheleth near the spring of En-rogel, where he sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened calves. He invited all his brothers--the other sons of King David--and all the royal officials of Judah.

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but he did not invite the prophet Nathan, Benaiah, the bodyguards, or his brother Solomon.

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but he did not invite Nathan the prophet or Benaiah or the special guard or his brother Solomon.

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But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or Solomon his brother.

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But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, or Benaiah, or the king's bodyguard, or his brother Solomon.

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Nathan went to Bathsheba, Solomon's mother, "Did you know that Adonijah, Haggith's son, has taken over as king, and our master David doesn't know a thing about it?

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Then Nathan asked Bathsheba, Solomon's mother, "Have you not heard that Adonijah, the son of Haggith, has become king without our lord David's knowing it?

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So Nathan spoke to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, "Have you not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith has become king, and David our lord does not know it?

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Then Nathan the prophet went to Bathsheba, Solomon's mother, and asked her, "Did you realize that Haggith's son, Adonijah, has made himself king and that our lord David doesn't even know about it?

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Quickly now, let me tell you how you can save both your own life and Solomon's.

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Now then, let me advise you how you can save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.

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Come, please, let me now give you advice, that you may save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.

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If you want to save your own life and the life of your son Solomon, follow my counsel.

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Go immediately to King David. Speak up: "Didn't you, my master the king, promise me, "Your son Solomon will be king after me and sit on my throne"? So why is Adonijah now king?'

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Go in to King David and say to him, 'My lord the king, did you not swear to me your servant: "Surely Solomon your son shall be king after me, and he will sit on my throne"? Why then has Adonijah become king?'

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Go immediately to King David and say to him, "Did you not, my lord, O king, swear to your maidservant, saying, "Assuredly your son Solomon shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne"? Why then has Adonijah become king?'

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Go at once to King David and say to him, `My lord, didn't you promise me that my son Solomon would be the next king and would sit upon your throne? Then why has Adonijah become king?'

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While you're there talking with the king, I'll come in and corroborate your story."

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While you are still there talking to the king, I will come in and confirm what you have said."

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Then, while you are still talking there with the king, I also will come in after you and confirm your words."

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And while you are still talking with him, I will come and confirm everything you have said."

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Bathsheba went at once to the king in his palace bedroom. He was so old! Abishag was at his side making him comfortable.

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So Bathsheba went to see the aged king in his room, where Abishag the Shunammite was attending him.

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So Bathsheba went into the chamber to the king. (Now the king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king.)

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So Bathsheba went into the king's bedroom. He was very old now, and Abishag was taking care of him.

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As Bathsheba bowed low, honoring the king, he said, "What do you want?"

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Bathsheba bowed low and knelt before the king. "What is it you want?" the king asked.

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And Bathsheba bowed and did homage to the king. Then the king said, "What is your wish?"

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Bathsheba bowed low before him. "What can I do for you?" he asked her.

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"My master," she said, "you promised me in GOD's name, "Your son Solomon will be king after me and sit on my throne.'

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She said to him, "My lord, you yourself swore to me your servant by the LORD your God: 'Solomon your son shall be king after me, and he will sit on my throne.'

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Then she said to him, "My lord, you swore by the LORD your God to your maidservant, saying, "Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne.'

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She replied, "My lord, you vowed to me by the LORD your God that my son Solomon would be the next king and would sit on your throne.

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And now look what's happened--Adonijah has taken over as king, and my master the king doesn't even know it!

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But now Adonijah has become king, and you, my lord the king, do not know about it.

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So now, look! Adonijah has become king; and now, my lord the king, you do not know about it.

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But instead, Adonijah has become the new king, and you do not even know about it.

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He has thrown a huge coronation feast--cattle and grain-fed heifers and sheep--inviting all the king's sons, the priest Abiathar, and Joab head of the army. But your servant Solomon was not invited.

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He has sacrificed great numbers of cattle, fattened calves, 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 Solomon your servant.

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He has sacrificed oxen and fattened cattle and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the sons of the king, Abiathar the priest, and Joab the commander of the army; but Solomon your servant he has not invited.

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He has sacrificed many oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and he has invited all your sons and Abiathar the priest and Joab, the commander of the army. But he did not invite your servant Solomon.

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My master the king, every eye in Israel is watching you to see what you'll do--to see who will sit on the throne of my master the king after him.

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My lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you, to learn from you who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.

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And as for you, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are on you, that you should tell them who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.

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And now, my lord the king, all Israel is waiting for your decision as to who will become king after you.

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If you fail to act, the moment you're buried my son Solomon and I are as good as dead."

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Otherwise, as soon as my lord the king is laid to rest with his fathers, I and my son Solomon will be treated as criminals."

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Otherwise it will happen, when my lord the king rests with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be counted as offenders."

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If you do not act, my son Solomon and I will be treated as criminals as soon as you are dead."

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Abruptly, while she was telling the king all this, Nathan the prophet came in

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While she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.

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And just then, while she was still talking with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

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While she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.

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and was announced: "Nathan the prophet is here." He came before the king, honoring him by bowing deeply, his face touching the ground.

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And they told the king, "Nathan the prophet is here." So he went before the king and bowed with his face to the ground.

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So they told the king, saying, "Here is Nathan the prophet." And when he came in before the king, he bowed down before the king with his face to the ground.

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The king's advisers told him, "Nathan the prophet is here to see you." Nathan went in and bowed low before the king.

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"My master the king," Nathan began, "did you say, "Adonijah shall be king after me and sit on my throne'?

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Nathan said, "Have you, my lord the king, declared that Adonijah shall be king after you, and that he will sit on your throne?

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And Nathan said, "My lord, O king, have you said, "Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne'?

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He asked, "My lord, have you decided that Adonijah will be the next king and that he will sit on your throne?

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Because that's what's happening. He's thrown a huge coronation feast--cattle, grain-fed heifers, sheep--inviting all the king's sons, the army officers, and Abiathar the priest. They're having a grand time, eating and drinking and shouting, "Long live King Adonijah!'

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Today he has gone down and sacrificed great numbers of cattle, fattened calves, and sheep. He has invited all the king's sons, the commanders of the army and Abiathar the priest. Right now they are eating and drinking with him and saying, 'Long live King Adonijah!'

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For he has gone down today, and has sacrificed oxen and fattened cattle and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king's sons, and the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest; and look! They are eating and drinking before him; and they say, "Long live King Adonijah!'

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Today he has sacrificed many oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and he has invited your sons to attend the celebration. He also invited Joab, the commander of the army, and Abiathar the priest. They are feasting and drinking with him and shouting, `Long live King Adonijah!'

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But I wasn't invited, nor was the priest Zadok, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon.

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But me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon he did not invite.

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But he has not invited me--me your servant--nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon.

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But I myself, your servant, was not invited; neither were Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor Solomon.

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Is this something that my master the king has done behind our backs, not telling your servants who you intended to be king after you?"

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Is this something my lord the king has done without letting his servants know who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?"

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Has this thing been done by my lord the king, and you have not told your servant who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?"

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Has my lord really done this without letting any of his servants know who should be the next king?"

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King David took action: "Get Bathsheba back in here." She entered and stood before the king.

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Then King David said, "Call in Bathsheba." So she came into the king's presence and stood before him.

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Then King David answered and said, "Call Bathsheba to me." So she came into the king's presence and stood before the king.

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"Call Bathsheba," David said. So she came back in and stood before the king.

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The king solemnly promised, "As GOD lives, the God who delivered me from every kind of trouble,

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The king then took an oath: "As surely as the LORD lives, who has delivered me out of every trouble,

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And the king took an oath and said, "As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from every distress,

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And the king vowed, "As surely as the LORD lives, who has rescued me from every danger,

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I'll do exactly what I promised in GOD's name, the God of Israel: Your son Solomon will be king after me and take my place on the throne. And I'll make sure it happens this very day."

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I will surely carry out today what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Solomon your son shall be king after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place."

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just as I swore to you by the LORD God of Israel, saying, "Assuredly Solomon your son shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place,' so I certainly will do this day."

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today I decree that your son Solomon will be the next king and will sit on my throne, just as I swore to you before the LORD, the God of Israel."

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Bathsheba bowed low, her face to the ground. Kneeling in reverence before the king she said, "Oh, may my master, King David, live forever!"

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Then Bathsheba bowed low with her face to the ground and, kneeling before the king, said, "May my lord King David live forever!"

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Then Bathsheba bowed with her face to the earth, and paid homage to the king, and said, "Let my lord King David live forever!"

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Then Bathsheba bowed low before him again and exclaimed, "May my lord King David live forever!"

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King David said, "Call Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada." They came to the king.

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King David said, "Call in Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet and Benaiah son of Jehoiada." When they came before the king,

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And King David said, "Call to me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada." So they came before the king.

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Then King David ordered, "Call Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada." When they came into the king's presence,

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Then he ordered, "Gather my servants, then mount my son Solomon on my royal mule and lead him in procession down to Gihon.

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he said to them: "Take your lord's servants with you and set Solomon my son on my own mule and take him down to Gihon.

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The king also said to them, "Take with you the servants of your lord, and have Solomon my son ride on my own mule, and take him down to Gihon.

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the king said to them, "Take Solomon and my officers down to Gihon Spring. Solomon is to ride on my personal mule.

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When you get there, Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet will anoint him king over Israel. Then blow the ram's horn trumpet and shout, "Long live King Solomon!'

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There have Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him king over Israel. Blow the trumpet and shout, 'Long live King Solomon!'

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There let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him king over Israel; and blow the horn, and say, "Long live King Solomon!'

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There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. Then blow the trumpets and shout, `Long live King Solomon!'

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You will then accompany him as he enters and takes his place on my throne, succeeding me as king. I have named him ruler over Israel and Judah."

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Then you are to go up with him, and he is to come and sit on my throne and reign in my place. I have appointed him ruler over Israel and Judah."

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Then you shall come up after him, and he shall come and sit on my throne, and he shall be king in my place. For I have appointed him to be ruler over Israel and Judah."

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When you bring him back here, he will sit on my throne. He will succeed me as king, for I have appointed him to be ruler over Israel and Judah."

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Benaiah son of Jehoiada backed the king: "Yes! And may GOD, the God of my master the king, confirm it!

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Benaiah son of Jehoiada answered the king, "Amen! May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it.

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Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king and said, "Amen! May the LORD God of my lord the king say so too.

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"Amen!" Benaiah son of Jehoiada replied. "May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, decree it to be so.

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Just as GOD has been with my master the king, may he also be with Solomon and make his rule even greater than that of my master King David!"

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As the LORD was with my lord the king, so may he be with Solomon to make his throne even greater than the throne of my lord King David!"

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As the LORD has been with my lord the king, even so may He be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David."

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And may the LORD be with Solomon as he has been with you, and may he make Solomon's reign even greater than yours!"

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Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and the king's personal bodyguard (the Kerethites and Pelethites) went down, mounted Solomon on King David's mule, and paraded with him to Gihon.

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So Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, the Kerethites and the Pelethites went down and put Solomon on King David's mule and escorted him to Gihon.

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So Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the Cherethites, and the Pelethites went down and had Solomon ride on King David's mule, and took him to Gihon.

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So Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and the king's bodyguard took Solomon down to Gihon Spring, and Solomon rode on King David's personal mule.

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Zadok the priest brought a flask of oil from the sanctuary and anointed Solomon. They blew the ram's horn trumpet and everyone shouted, "Long live King Solomon!"

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Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the sacred tent and anointed Solomon. Then they sounded the trumpet and all the people shouted, "Long live King Solomon!"

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Then Zadok the priest took a horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. And they blew the horn, and all the people said, "Long live King Solomon!"

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There Zadok the priest took a flask of olive oil from the sacred tent and poured it on Solomon's head. Then the trumpets were blown, and all the people shouted, "Long live King Solomon!"

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Everyone joined the fanfare, the band playing and the people singing, the very earth reverberating to the sound.

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And all the people went up after him, playing flutes and rejoicing greatly, so that the ground shook with the sound.

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And all the people went up after him; and the people played the flutes and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth seemed to split with their sound.

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And all the people returned with Solomon to Jerusalem, playing flutes and shouting for joy. The celebration was so joyous and noisy that the earth shook with the sound.

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Adonijah and his retinue of guests were just finishing their "coronation" feast when they heard it. When Joab heard the blast of the ram's horn trumpet he said, "What's going on here? What's all this uproar?"

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Adonijah and all the guests who were with him heard it as they were finishing their feast. On hearing the sound of the trumpet, Joab asked, "What's the meaning of all the noise in the city?"

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Now Adonijah and all the guests who were with him heard it as they finished eating. And when Joab heard the sound of the horn, he said, "Why is the city in such a noisy uproar?"

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Adonijah and his guests heard the celebrating and shouting just as they were finishing their banquet. When Joab heard the sound of trumpets, he asked, "What's going on? Why is the city in such an uproar?"

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Suddenly, in the midst of the questioning, Jonathan son of Abiathar the priest, showed up. Adonijah said, "Welcome! A brave and good man like you must have good news."

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Even as he was speaking, Jonathan son of Abiathar the priest arrived. Adonijah said, "Come in. A worthy man like you must be bringing good news."

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While he was still speaking, there came Jonathan, the son of Abiathar the priest. And Adonijah said to him, "Come in, for you are a prominent man, and bring good news."

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And while he was still speaking, Jonathan son of Abiathar the priest arrived. "Come in," Adonijah said to him, "for you are a good man. You must have good news."

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But Jonathan answered, "Hardly! Our master King David has just made Solomon king!

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"Not at all!" Jonathan answered. "Our lord King David has made Solomon king.

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Then Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, "No! Our lord King David has made Solomon king.

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"Not at all!" Jonathan replied. "Our lord King David has just declared Solomon king!

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And the king has surrounded him with Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, with the Kerethites and Pelethites; and they've mounted Solomon on the royal mule.

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The king has sent with him Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, the Kerethites and the Pelethites, and they have put him on the king's mule,

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The king has sent with him Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the Cherethites, and the Pelethites; and they have made him ride on the king's mule.

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The king sent him down to Gihon Spring with Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, protected by the king's bodyguard. They had him ride on the king's own mule,

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Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon and the parade is headed up this way singing--a great fanfare! The city is rocking! That's what you're hearing.

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and Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon. From there they have gone up cheering, and the city resounds with it. That's the noise you hear.

1Kgs.1.45

So Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon; and they have gone up from there rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the noise that you have heard.

1Kgs.1.45

and Zadok and Nathan have anointed him as the new king. They have just returned, and the whole city is celebrating and rejoicing. That's what all the noise is about.

1Kgs.1.46

Here's the crowning touch--Solomon is seated on the throne of the kingdom!

1Kgs.1.46

Moreover, Solomon has taken his seat on the royal throne.

1Kgs.1.46

Also Solomon sits on the throne of the kingdom.

1Kgs.1.46

Moreover, Solomon is now sitting on the royal throne as king.

1Kgs.1.47

And that's not all: The king's servants have come to give their blessing to our master King David saying, "God make Solomon's name even more honored than yours, and make his rule greater than yours!' On his death bed the king worshiped God

1Kgs.1.47

Also, the royal officials have come to congratulate our lord King David, saying, 'May your God make Solomon's name more famous than yours and his throne greater than yours!' And the king bowed in worship on his bed

1Kgs.1.47

And moreover the king's servants have gone to bless our lord King David, saying, "May God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne.' Then the king bowed himself on the bed.

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All the royal officials went to King David and congratulated him, saying, `May your God make Solomon's fame even greater than your own, and may Solomon's kingdom be even greater than yours!' Then the king bowed his head in worship as he lay in his bed,

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and prayed, "Blessed be GOD, Israel's God, who has provided a successor to my throne, and I've lived to see it!'"

1Kgs.1.48

and said, 'Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, who has allowed my eyes to see a successor on my throne today.'"

1Kgs.1.48

Also the king said thus, "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who has given one to sit on my throne this day, while my eyes see it!"'

1Kgs.1.48

and he spoke these words: `Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who today has chosen someone to sit on my throne while I am still alive to see it.'"

1Kgs.1.49

Panicked, Adonijah's guests got out of there, scattering every which way.

1Kgs.1.49

At this, all Adonijah's guests rose in alarm and dispersed.

1Kgs.1.49

So all the guests who were with Adonijah were afraid, and arose, and each one went his way.

1Kgs.1.49

Then all of Adonijah's guests jumped up in panic from the banquet table and quickly went their separate ways.

1Kgs.1.50

But Adonijah himself, afraid for his life because of Solomon, fled to the sanctuary and grabbed the horns of the Altar.

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But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, went and took hold of the horns of the altar.

1Kgs.1.50

Now Adonijah was afraid of Solomon; so he arose, and went and took hold of the horns of the altar.

1Kgs.1.50

Adonijah himself was afraid of Solomon, so he rushed to the sacred tent and caught hold of the horns of the altar.

1Kgs.1.51

Solomon was told, "Adonijah, fearful of King Solomon, has taken sanctuary and seized the horns of the Altar and is saying, "I'm not leaving until King Solomon promises that he won't kill me.'"

1Kgs.1.51

Then Solomon was told, "Adonijah is afraid of King Solomon and is clinging to the horns of the altar. He says, 'Let King Solomon swear to me today that he will not put his servant to death with the sword.'"

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And it was told Solomon, saying, "Indeed Adonijah is afraid of King Solomon; for look, he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, "Let King Solomon swear to me today that he will not put his servant to death with the sword."'

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Word soon reached Solomon that Adonijah had seized the horns of the altar and that he was pleading, "Let Solomon swear today that he will not kill me!"

1Kgs.1.52

Solomon then said, "If he proves to be a man of honor, not a hair of his head will be hurt; but if there is evil in him, he'll die."

1Kgs.1.52

Solomon replied, "If he shows himself to be a worthy man, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground; but if evil is found in him, he will die."

1Kgs.1.52

Then Solomon said, "If he proves himself a worthy man, not one hair of him shall fall to the earth; but if wickedness is found in him, he shall die."

1Kgs.1.52

Solomon replied, "If he proves himself to be loyal, he will not be harmed. But if he does not, he will die."

1Kgs.1.53

Solomon summoned him and they brought him from the Altar. Adonijah came and bowed down, honoring the king. Solomon dismissed him, "Go home."

1Kgs.1.53

Then King Solomon sent men, and they brought him down from the altar. And Adonijah came and bowed down to King Solomon, and Solomon said, "Go to your home."

1Kgs.1.53

So King Solomon sent them to bring him down from the altar. And he came and fell down before King Solomon; and Solomon said to him, "Go to your house."

1Kgs.1.53

So King Solomon summoned Adonijah, and they brought him down from the altar. He came and bowed low before the king, and Solomon dismissed him, saying, "Go on home."

1Kgs.2.1

When David's time to die approached, he charged his son Solomon, saying,

1Kgs.2.1

When the time drew near for David to die, he gave a charge to Solomon his son.

1Kgs.2.1

Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying:

1Kgs.2.1

As the time of King David's death approached, he gave this charge to his son Solomon:

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"I'm about to go the way of all the earth, but you--be strong; show what you're made of!

1Kgs.2.2

"I am about to go the way of all the earth," he said. "So be strong, show yourself a man,

1Kgs.2.2

"I go the way of all the earth; be strong, therefore, and prove yourself a man.

1Kgs.2.2

"I am going where everyone on earth must someday go. Take courage and be a man.

1Kgs.2.3

Do what GOD tells you. Walk in the paths he shows you: Follow the life-map absolutely, keep an eye out for the signposts, his course for life set out in the revelation to Moses; then you'll get on well in whatever you do and wherever you go.

1Kgs.2.3

and observe what the LORD your God requires: Walk in his ways, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and requirements, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go,

1Kgs.2.3

And keep the charge of the LORD your God: to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His judgments, and His testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn;

1Kgs.2.3

Observe the requirements of the LORD your God and follow all his ways. Keep each of the laws, commands, regulations, and stipulations written in the law of Moses so that you will be successful in all you do and wherever you go.

1Kgs.2.4

Then GOD will confirm what he promised me when he said, "If your sons watch their step, staying true to me heart and soul, you'll always have a successor on Israel's throne.'

1Kgs.2.4

and that the LORD may keep his promise to me: 'If your descendants watch how they live, and if they walk faithfully before me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.'

1Kgs.2.4

that the LORD may fulfill His word which He spoke concerning me, saying, "If your sons take heed to their way, to walk before Me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul,' He said, "you shall not lack a man on the throne of Israel.'

1Kgs.2.4

If you do this, then the LORD will keep the promise he made to me: `If your descendants live as they should and follow me faithfully with all their heart and soul, one of them will always sit on the throne of Israel.'

1Kgs.2.5

"And don't forget what Joab son of Zeruiah did to the two commanders of Israel's army, to Abner son of Ner and to Amasa son of Jether. He murdered them in cold blood, acting in peacetime as if he were at war, and has been stained with that blood ever since.

1Kgs.2.5

"Now you yourself know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me-what he did to the two commanders of Israel's armies, Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether. He killed them, shedding their blood in peacetime as if in battle, and with that blood stained the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet.

1Kgs.2.5

"Moreover you know also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, and what he did to the two commanders of the armies of Israel, to Abner the son of Ner and Amasa the son of Jether, whom he killed. And he shed the blood of war in peacetime, and put the blood of war on his belt that was around his waist, and on his sandals that were on his feet.

1Kgs.2.5

"And there is something else. You know that Joab son of Zeruiah murdered my two army commanders, Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether. He pretended that it was an act of war, but it was done in a time of peace, staining his belt and sandals with the blood of war.

1Kgs.2.6

Do what you think best with him, but by no means let him get off scot-free--make him pay.

1Kgs.2.6

Deal with him according to your wisdom, but do not let his gray head go down to the grave in peace.

1Kgs.2.6

Therefore do according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray hair go down to the grave in peace.

1Kgs.2.6

Do with him what you think best, but don't let him die in peace.

1Kgs.2.7

"But be generous to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite--extend every hospitality to them; that's the way they treated me when I was running for my life from Absalom your brother.

1Kgs.2.7

"But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai of Gilead and let them be among those who eat at your table. They stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom.

1Kgs.2.7

"But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, for so they came to me when I fled from Absalom your brother.

1Kgs.2.7

"Be kind to the sons of Barzillai of Gilead. Make them permanent guests of the king, for they took care of me when I fled from your brother Absalom.

1Kgs.2.8

"You also will have to deal with Shimei son of Gera the Benjaminite from Bahurim, the one who cursed me so viciously when I was on my way to Mahanaim. Later, when he welcomed me back at the Jordan, I promised him under GOD, "I won't put you to death.'

1Kgs.2.8

"And remember, you have with you Shimei son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim, who called down bitter curses on me the day I went to Mahanaim. When he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: 'I will not put you to death by the sword.'

1Kgs.2.8

"And see, you have with you Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite from Bahurim, who cursed me with a malicious curse in the day when I went to Mahanaim. But he came down to meet me at the Jordan, and I swore to him by the LORD, saying, "I will not put you to death with the sword.'

1Kgs.2.8

"And remember Shimei son of Gera, the man from Bahurim in Benjamin. He cursed me with a terrible curse as I was fleeing to Mahanaim. When he came down to meet me at the Jordan River, I swore by the LORD that I would not kill him.

1Kgs.2.9

But neither should you treat him as if nothing ever happened. You're wise, you know how to handle these things. You'll know what to do to make him pay before he dies." [JC]

1Kgs.2.9

But now, do not consider him innocent. You are a man of wisdom; you will know what to do to him. Bring his gray head down to the grave in blood."

1Kgs.2.9

Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man and know what you ought to do to him; but bring his gray hair down to the grave with blood."

1Kgs.2.9

But that oath does not make him innocent. You are a wise man, and you will know how to arrange a bloody death for him."

1Kgs.2.10

Then David joined his ancestors. He was buried in the City of David.

1Kgs.2.10

Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.

1Kgs.2.10

So David rested with his fathers, and was buried in the City of David.

1Kgs.2.10

Then David died and was buried in the City of David.

1Kgs.2.11

David ruled Israel for forty years--seven years in Hebron and another thirty-three in Jerusalem.

1Kgs.2.11

He had reigned forty years over Israel-seven years in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem.

1Kgs.2.11

The period that David reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years he reigned in Hebron, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years.

1Kgs.2.11

He had reigned over Israel for forty years, seven of them in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem.

1Kgs.2.12

Solomon took over on the throne of his father David; he had a firm grip on the kingdom.

1Kgs.2.12

So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his rule was firmly established.

1Kgs.2.12

Then Solomon sat on the throne of his father David; and his kingdom was firmly established.

1Kgs.2.12

Solomon succeeded him as king, replacing his father, David, and he was firmly established on the throne.

Acts.10.23

Peter invited them in and made them feel at home. The next morning he got up and went with them. Some of his friends from Joppa went along.

Acts.10.23

Then Peter invited the men into the house to be his guests.

Acts.10.23

Then he invited them in and lodged them. On the next day Peter went away with them, and some brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

Acts.10.23

So Peter invited the men to be his guests for the night. The next day he went with them, accompanied by some other believers from Joppa.

Acts.10.24

A day later they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had his relatives and close friends waiting with him.

Acts.10.24

The next day Peter started out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa went along. The following day he arrived in Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.

Acts.10.24

And the following day they entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was waiting for them, and had called together his relatives and close friends.

Acts.10.24

They arrived in Caesarea the following day. Cornelius was waiting for him and had called together his relatives and close friends to meet Peter.

Acts.10.25

The minute Peter came through the door, Cornelius was up on his feet greeting him--and then down on his face worshiping him!

Acts.10.25

As Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet in reverence.

Acts.10.25

As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him.

Acts.10.25

As Peter entered his home, Cornelius fell to the floor before him in worship.

Acts.10.26

Peter pulled him up and said, "None of that--I'm a man and only a man, no different from you."

Acts.10.26

But Peter made him get up. "Stand up," he said, "I am only a man myself."

Acts.10.26

But Peter lifted him up, saying, "Stand up; I myself am also a man."

Acts.10.26

But Peter pulled him up and said, "Stand up! I'm a human being like you!"

Acts.10.27

Talking things over, they went on into the house, where Cornelius introduced Peter to everyone who had come.

Acts.10.27

Talking with him, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people.

Acts.10.27

And as he talked with him, he went in and found many who had come together.

Acts.10.27

So Cornelius got up, and they talked together and went inside where the others were assembled.

Acts.10.28

Peter addressed them, "You know, I'm sure that this is highly irregular. Jews just don't do this--visit and relax with people of another race. But God has just shown me that no race is better than any other.

Acts.10.28

He said to them: "You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with a Gentile or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean.

Acts.10.28

Then he said to them, "You know how unlawful it is for a Jewish man to keep company with or go to one of another nation. But God has shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Acts.10.28

Peter told them, "You know it is against the Jewish laws for me to come into a Gentile home like this. But God has shown me that I should never think of anyone as impure.

Acts.10.29

So the minute I was sent for, I came, no questions asked. But now I'd like to know why you sent for me."

Acts.10.29

So when I was sent for, I came without raising any objection. May I ask why you sent for me?"

Acts.10.29

Therefore I came without objection as soon as I was sent for. I ask, then, for what reason have you sent for me?"

Acts.10.29

So I came as soon as I was sent for. Now tell me why you sent for me."

Acts.10.30

Cornelius said, "Four days ago at about this time, midafternoon, I was home praying. Suddenly there was a man right in front of me, flooding the room with light.

Acts.10.30

Cornelius answered: "Four days ago I was in my house praying at this hour, at three in the afternoon. Suddenly a man in shining clothes stood before me

Acts.10.30

So Cornelius said, "Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

Acts.10.30

Cornelius replied, "Four days ago I was praying in my house at three o'clock in the afternoon. Suddenly, a man in dazzling clothes was standing in front of me.

Acts.10.31

He said, "Cornelius, your daily prayers and neighborly acts have brought you to God's attention.

Acts.10.31

and said, 'Cornelius, God has heard your prayer and remembered your gifts to the poor.

Acts.10.31

and said, "Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your alms are remembered in the sight of God.

Acts.10.31

He told me, 'Cornelius, your prayers have been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been noticed by God!

Acts.10.32

I want you to send to Joppa to get Simon, the one they call Peter. He's staying with Simon the Tanner down by the sea.'

Acts.10.32

Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, who lives by the sea.'

Acts.10.32

Send therefore to Joppa and call Simon here, whose surname is Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea. When he comes, he will speak to you.'

Acts.10.32

Now send some men to Joppa and summon Simon Peter. He is staying in the home of Simon, a leatherworker who lives near the shore.'

Acts.10.33

"So I did it--I sent for you. And you've been good enough to come. And now we're all here in God's presence, ready to listen to whatever the Master put in your heart to tell us."

Acts.10.33

So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us."

Acts.10.33

So I sent to you immediately, and you have done well to come. Now therefore, we are all present before God, to hear all the things commanded you by God."

Acts.10.33

So I sent for you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now here we are, waiting before God to hear the message the Lord has given you."

Acts.10.34

Peter fairly exploded with his good news: "It's God's own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites!

Acts.10.34

Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism

Acts.10.34

Then Peter opened his mouth and said: "In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.

Acts.10.34

Then Peter replied, "I see very clearly that God doesn't show partiality.

Acts.10.35

It makes no difference who you are or where you're from--if you want God and are ready to do as he says, the door is open.

Acts.10.35

but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.

Acts.10.35

But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.

Acts.10.35

In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right.

Acts.10.36

The Message he sent to the children of Israel--that through Jesus Christ everything is being put together again--well, he's doing it everywhere, among everyone.

Acts.10.36

You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

Acts.10.36

The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ--He is Lord of all--

Acts.10.36

I'm sure you have heard about the Good News for the people of Israel--that there is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

Acts.10.37

"You know the story of what happened in Judea. It began in Galilee after John preached a total life-change.

Acts.10.37

You know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached--

Acts.10.37

that word you know, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee after the baptism which John preached:

Acts.10.37

You know what happened all through Judea, beginning in Galilee after John the Baptist began preaching.

Acts.10.38

Then Jesus arrived from Nazareth, anointed by God with the Holy Spirit, ready for action. He went through the country helping people and healing everyone who was beaten down by the Devil. He was able to do all this because God was with him.

Acts.10.38

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.

Acts.10.38

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.

Acts.10.38

And no doubt you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the Devil, for God was with him.

Acts.10.39

"And we saw it, saw it all, everything he did in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem where they killed him, hung him from a cross.

Acts.10.39

"We are witnesses of everything he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging him on a tree,

Acts.10.39

And we are witnesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they killed by hanging on a tree.

Acts.10.39

"And we apostles are witnesses of all he did throughout Israel and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by crucifying him,

Acts.10.40

But in three days God had him up, alive, and out where he could be seen.

Acts.10.40

but God raised him from the dead on the third day and caused him to be seen.

Acts.10.40

Him God raised up on the third day, and showed Him openly,

Acts.10.40

but God raised him to life three days later. Then God allowed him to appear,

Acts.10.41

Not everyone saw him--he wasn't put on public display. Witnesses had been carefully handpicked by God beforehand--us! We were the ones, there to eat and drink with him after he came back from the dead.

Acts.10.41

He was not seen by all the people, but by witnesses whom God had already chosen--by us who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.

Acts.10.41

not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead.

Acts.10.41

not to the general public, but to us whom God had chosen beforehand to be his witnesses. We were those who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.

Acts.10.42

He commissioned us to announce this in public, to bear solemn witness that he is in fact the One whom God destined as Judge of the living and dead.

Acts.10.42

He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead.

Acts.10.42

And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead.

Acts.10.42

And he ordered us to preach everywhere and to testify that Jesus is ordained of God to be the judge of all--the living and the dead.

Acts.10.43

But we're not alone in this. Our witness that he is the means to forgiveness of sins is backed up by the witness of all the prophets."

Acts.10.43

All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."

Acts.10.43

To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins."

Acts.10.43

He is the one all the prophets testified about, saying that everyone who believes in him will have their sins forgiven through his name."

Acts.10.44

No sooner were these words out of Peter's mouth than the Holy Spirit came on the listeners.

Acts.10.44

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message.

Acts.10.44

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word.

Acts.10.44

Even as Peter was saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who had heard the message.

Acts.10.45

The believing Jews who had come with Peter couldn't believe it, couldn't believe that the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out on "outsider" Gentiles,

Acts.10.45

The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.

Acts.10.45

And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.

Acts.10.45

The Jewish believers who came with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out upon the Gentiles, too.

Acts.10.46

but there it was--they heard them speaking in tongues, heard them praising God. Then Peter said,

Acts.10.46

For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God.

Acts.10.46

For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. Then Peter answered,

Acts.10.46

And there could be no doubt about it, for they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. Then Peter asked,

Acts.10.47

"Do I hear any objections to baptizing these friends with water? They've received the Holy Spirit exactly as we did."

Acts.10.47

Then Peter said, "Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have."

Acts.10.47

"Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"

Acts.10.47

"Can anyone object to their being baptized, now that they have received the Holy Spirit just as we did?"

Acts.10.48

Hearing no objections, he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay on for a few days.

Acts.10.48

So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days.

Acts.10.48

And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.

Acts.10.48

So he gave orders for them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Afterward Cornelius asked him to stay with them for several days.

Acts.11.1

The news traveled fast and in no time the leaders and friends back in Jerusalem heard about it--heard that the non-Jewish "outsiders" were now "in."

Acts.11.1

The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.

Acts.11.1

Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

Acts.11.1

Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God.

Acts.11.2

When Peter got back to Jerusalem, some of his old associates, concerned about circumcision, called him on the carpet:

Acts.11.2

So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him

Acts.11.2

And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him,

Acts.11.2

But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, some of the Jewish believers criticized him.

Acts.11.3

"What do you think you're doing rubbing shoulders with that crowd, eating what is prohibited and ruining our good name?"

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and said, "You went into the house of uncircumcised men and ate with them."

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saying, "You went in to uncircumcised men and ate with them!"

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"You entered the home of Gentiles and even ate with them!" they said.

Acts.11.4

So Peter, starting from the beginning, laid it out for them step-by-step:

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Peter began and explained everything to them precisely as it had happened:

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But Peter explained it to them in order from the beginning, saying:

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Then Peter told them exactly what had happened.

Acts.11.5

"Recently I was in the town of Joppa praying. I fell into a trance and saw a vision: Something like a huge blanket, lowered by ropes at its four corners, came down out of heaven and settled on the ground in front of me.

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"I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision. I saw something like a large sheet being let down from heaven by its four corners, and it came down to where I was.

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"I was in the city of Joppa praying; and in a trance I saw a vision, an object descending like a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came to me.

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"One day in Joppa," he said, "while I was praying, I went into a trance and saw a vision. Something like a large sheet was let down by its four corners from the sky. And it came right down to me.

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Milling around on the blanket were farm animals, wild animals, reptiles, birds--you name it, it was there. Fascinated, I took it all in.

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I looked into it and saw four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, reptiles, and birds of the air.

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When I observed it intently and considered, I saw four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, creeping things, and birds of the air.

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When I looked inside the sheet, I saw all sorts of small animals, wild animals, reptiles, and birds that we are not allowed to eat.

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"Then I heard a voice: "Go to it, Peter--kill and eat.'

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Then I heard a voice telling me, 'Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.'

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And I heard a voice saying to me, "Rise, Peter; kill and eat.'

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And I heard a voice say, 'Get up, Peter; kill and eat them.'

Acts.11.8

I said, "Oh, no, Master. I've never so much as tasted food that wasn't kosher.'

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"I replied, 'Surely not, Lord! Nothing impure or unclean has ever entered my mouth.'

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But I said, "Not so, Lord! For nothing common or unclean has at any time entered my mouth.'

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"'Never, Lord,' I replied. 'I have never eaten anything forbidden by our Jewish laws. '

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The voice spoke again: "If God says it's okay, it's okay.'

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"The voice spoke from heaven a second time, 'Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.'

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But the voice answered me again from heaven, "What God has cleansed you must not call common.'

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"But the voice from heaven came again, 'If God says something is acceptable, don't say it isn't.'

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This happened three times, and then the blanket was pulled back up into the sky.

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This happened three times, and then it was all pulled up to heaven again.

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Now this was done three times, and all were drawn up again into heaven.

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"This happened three times before the sheet and all it contained was pulled back up to heaven.

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"Just then three men showed up at the house where I was staying, sent from Caesarea to get me.

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"Right then three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea stopped at the house where I was staying.

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At that very moment, three men stood before the house where I was, having been sent to me from Caesarea.

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Just then three men who had been sent from Caesarea arrived at the house where I was staying.

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The Spirit told me to go with them, no questions asked. So I went with them, I and six friends, to the man who had sent for me.

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The Spirit told me to have no hesitation about going with them. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man's house.

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Then the Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered the man's house.

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The Holy Spirit told me to go with them and not to worry about their being Gentiles. These six brothers here accompanied me, and we soon arrived at the home of the man who had sent for us.

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He told us how he had seen an angel right in his own house, real as his next-door neighbor, saying, "Send to Joppa and get Simon, the one they call Peter.

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He told us how he had seen an angel appear in his house and say, 'Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter.

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And he told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house, who said to him, "Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon whose surname is Peter,

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He told us how an angel had appeared to him in his home and had told him, 'Send messengers to Joppa to find Simon Peter.

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He'll tell you something that will save your life--in fact, you and everyone you care for.'

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He will bring you a message through which you and all your household will be saved.'

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who will tell you words by which you and all your household will be saved.'

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He will tell you how you and all your household will be saved!'

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"So I started in, talking. Before I'd spoken half a dozen sentences, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as he did on us the first time.

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"As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning.

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And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, as upon us at the beginning.

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"Well, I began telling them the Good News, but just as I was getting started, the Holy Spirit fell on them, just as he fell on us at the beginning.

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I remembered Jesus' words: "John baptized with water; you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'

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Then I remembered what the Lord had said: 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'

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Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, "John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'

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Then I thought of the Lord's words when he said, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'

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So I ask you: If God gave the same exact gift to them as to us when we believed in the Master Jesus Christ, how could I object to God?"

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So if God gave them the same gift as he gave us, who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could oppose God?"

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If therefore God gave them the same gift as He gave us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could withstand God?"

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And since God gave these Gentiles the same gift he gave us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to argue?"

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Hearing it all laid out like that, they quieted down. And then, as it sank in, they started praising God. "It's really happened! God has broken through to the other nations, opened them up to Life!"

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When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, "So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life."

Acts.11.18

When they heard these things they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, "Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life."

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When the others heard this, all their objections were answered and they began praising God. They said, "God has also given the Gentiles the privilege of turning from sin and receiving eternal life."

Ps.74.10

How long, God, will barbarians blaspheme, enemies curse and get by with it?

Ps.74.10

How long will the enemy mock you, O God? Will the foe revile your name forever?

Ps.74.10

O God, how long will the adversary reproach? Will the enemy blaspheme Your name forever?

Ps.74.10

How long, O God, will you allow our enemies to mock you? Will you let them dishonor your name forever?

Ps.74.11

Why don't you do something? How long are you going to sit there with your hands folded in your lap?

Ps.74.11

Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand? Take it from the folds of your garment and destroy them!

Ps.74.11

Why do You withdraw Your hand, even Your right hand? Take it out of Your bosom and destroy them.

Ps.74.11

Why do you hold back your strong right hand? Unleash your powerful fist and deliver a deathblow.

Ps.74.12

God is my King from the very start; he works salvation in the womb of the earth.

Ps.74.12

But you, O God, are my king from of old; you bring salvation upon the earth.

Ps.74.12

For God is my King from of old, Working salvation in the midst of the earth.

Ps.74.12

You, O God, are my king from ages past, bringing salvation to the earth.

Ps.74.13

With one blow you split the sea in two, you made mincemeat of the dragon Tannin.

Ps.74.13

It was you who split open the sea by your power; you broke the heads of the monster in the waters.

Ps.74.13

You divided the sea by Your strength; You broke the heads of the sea serpents in the waters.

Ps.74.13

You split the sea by your strength and smashed the sea monster's heads.

Ps.74.14

You lopped off the heads of Leviathan, then served them up in a stew for the animals.

Ps.74.14

It was you who crushed the heads of Leviathan and gave him as food to the creatures of the desert.

Ps.74.14

You broke the heads of Leviathan in pieces, And gave him as food to the people inhabiting the wilderness.

Ps.74.14

You crushed the heads of Leviathan and let the desert animals eat him.

Ps.74.15

With your finger you opened up springs and creeks, and dried up the wild floodwaters.

Ps.74.15

It was you who opened up springs and streams; you dried up the ever flowing rivers.

Ps.74.15

You broke open the fountain and the flood; You dried up mighty rivers.

Ps.74.15

You caused the springs and streams to gush forth, and you dried up rivers that never run dry.

Ps.74.16

You own the day, you own the night; you put stars and sun in place.

Ps.74.16

The day is yours, and yours also the night; you established the sun and moon.

Ps.74.16

The day is Yours, the night also is Yours; You have prepared the light and the sun.

Ps.74.16

Both day and night belong to you; you made the starlight and the sun.

Ps.74.17

You laid out the four corners of earth, shaped the seasons of summer and winter.

Ps.74.17

It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.

Ps.74.17

You have set all the borders of the earth; You have made summer and winter.

Ps.74.17

You set the boundaries of the earth, and you make both summer and winter.