1Kgs.3.16

The very next thing, two prostitutes showed up before the king.

1Kgs.3.16

Now two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him.

1Kgs.3.16

Now two women who were harlots came to the king, and stood before him.

1Kgs.3.16

Some time later, two prostitutes came to the king to have an argument settled.

1Kgs.3.17

The one woman said, "My master, this woman and I live in the same house. While we were living together, I had a baby.

1Kgs.3.17

One of them said, "My lord, this woman and I live in the same house. I had a baby while she was there with me.

1Kgs.3.17

And one woman said, "O my lord, this woman and I dwell in the same house; and I gave birth while she was in the house.

1Kgs.3.17

"Please, my lord," one of them began, "this woman and I live in the same house. I gave birth to a baby while she was with me in the house.

1Kgs.3.18

Three days after I gave birth, this woman also had a baby. We were alone--there wasn't anyone else in the house except for the two of us.

1Kgs.3.18

The third day after my child was born, this woman also had a baby. We were alone; there was no one in the house but the two of us.

1Kgs.3.18

Then it happened, the third day after I had given birth, that this woman also gave birth. And we were together; no one was with us in the house, except the two of us in the house.

1Kgs.3.18

Three days later, she also had a baby. We were alone; there were only two of us in the house.

1Kgs.3.19

The infant son of this woman died one night when she rolled over on him in her sleep.

1Kgs.3.19

"During the night this woman's son died because she lay on him.

1Kgs.3.19

And this woman's son died in the night, because she lay on him.

1Kgs.3.19

But her baby died during the night when she rolled over on it.

1Kgs.3.20

She got up in the middle of the night and took my son--I was sound asleep, mind you!-and put him at her breast and put her dead son at my breast.

1Kgs.3.20

So she got up in the middle of the night and took my son from my side while I your servant was asleep. She put him by her breast and put her dead son by my breast.

1Kgs.3.20

So she arose in the middle of the night and took my son from my side, while your maidservant slept, and laid him in her bosom, and laid her dead child in my bosom.

1Kgs.3.20

Then she got up in the night and took my son from beside me while I was asleep. She laid her dead child in my arms and took mine to sleep beside her.

1Kgs.3.21

When I got up in the morning to nurse my son, here was this dead baby! But when I looked at him in the morning light, I saw immediately that he wasn't my baby."

1Kgs.3.21

The next morning, I got up to nurse my son-and he was dead! But when I looked at him closely in the morning light, I saw that it wasn't the son I had borne."

1Kgs.3.21

And when I rose in the morning to nurse my son, there he was, dead. But when I had examined him in the morning, indeed, he was not my son whom I had borne."

1Kgs.3.21

And in the morning when I tried to nurse my son, he was dead! But when I looked more closely in the morning light, I saw that it wasn't my son at all."

1Kgs.3.22

"Not so!" said the other woman. "The living one's mine; the dead one's yours." The first woman countered, "No! Your son's the dead one; mine's the living one." They went back and forth this way in front of the king.

1Kgs.3.22

The other woman said, "No! The living one is my son; the dead one is yours." But the first one insisted, "No! The dead one is yours; the living one is mine." And so they argued before the king.

1Kgs.3.22

Then the other woman said, "No! But the living one is my son, and the dead one is your son." And the first woman said, "No! But the dead one is your son, and the living one is my son." Thus they spoke before the king.

1Kgs.3.22

Then the other woman interrupted, "It certainly was your son, and the living child is mine.No," the first woman said, "the dead one is yours, and the living one is mine." And so they argued back and forth before the king.

1Kgs.3.23

The king said, "What are we to do? This woman says, "The living son is mine and the dead one is yours,' and this woman says, "No, the dead one's yours and the living one's mine.'"

1Kgs.3.23

The king said, "This one says, 'My son is alive and your son is dead,' while that one says, 'No! Your son is dead and mine is alive.'"

1Kgs.3.23

And the king said, "The one says, "This is my son, who lives, and your son is the dead one'; and the other says, "No! But your son is the dead one, and my son is the living one.'|"

1Kgs.3.23

Then the king said, "Let's get the facts straight. Both of you claim the living child is yours, and each says that the dead child belongs to the other.

1Kgs.3.24

After a moment the king said, "Bring me a sword." They brought the sword to the king.

1Kgs.3.24

Then the king said, "Bring me a sword." So they brought a sword for the king.

1Kgs.3.24

Then the king said, "Bring me a sword." So they brought a sword before the king.

1Kgs.3.24

All right, bring me a sword." So a sword was brought to the king.

1Kgs.3.25

Then he said, "Cut the living baby in two--give half to one and half to the other."

1Kgs.3.25

He then gave an order: "Cut the living child in two and give half to one and half to the other."

1Kgs.3.25

And the king said, "Divide the living child in two, and give half to one, and half to the other."

1Kgs.3.25

Then he said, "Cut the living child in two and give half to each of these women!"

1Kgs.3.26

The real mother of the living baby was overcome with emotion for her son and said, "Oh no, master! Give her the whole baby alive; don't kill him!" But the other one said, "If I can't have him, you can't have him--cut away!"

1Kgs.3.26

The woman whose son was alive was filled with compassion for her son and said to the king, "Please, my lord, give her the living baby! Don't kill him!" But the other said, "Neither I nor you shall have him. Cut him in two!"

1Kgs.3.26

Then the woman whose son was living spoke to the king, for she yearned with compassion for her son; and she said, "O my lord, give her the living child, and by no means kill him!" But the other said, "Let him be neither mine nor yours, but divide him."

1Kgs.3.26

Then the woman who really was the mother of the living child, and who loved him very much, cried out, "Oh no, my lord! Give her the child--please do not kill him!" But the other woman said, "All right, he will be neither yours nor mine; divide him between us!"

1Kgs.3.27

The king gave his decision: "Give the living baby to the first woman. Nobody is going to kill this baby. She is the real mother."

1Kgs.3.27

Then the king gave his ruling: "Give the living baby to the first woman. Do not kill him; she is his mother."

1Kgs.3.27

So the king answered and said, "Give the first woman the living child, and by no means kill him; she is his mother."

1Kgs.3.27

Then the king said, "Do not kill him, but give the baby to the woman who wants him to live, for she is his mother!"

1Kgs.3.28

The word got around--everyone in Israel heard of the king's judgment. They were all in awe of the king, realizing that it was God's wisdom that enabled him to judge truly.

1Kgs.3.28

When all Israel heard the verdict the king had given, they held the king in awe, because they saw that he had wisdom from God to administer justice.

1Kgs.3.28

And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had rendered; and they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.

1Kgs.3.28

Word of the king's decision spread quickly throughout all Israel, and the people were awed as they realized the great wisdom God had given him to render decisions with justice.

1Kgs.4.1

King Solomon was off to a good start ruling Israel.

1Kgs.4.1

So King Solomon ruled over all Israel.

1Kgs.4.1

So King Solomon was king over all Israel.

1Kgs.4.1

So Solomon was king over all Israel,

1Kgs.4.2

These were the leaders in his government: Azariah son of Zadok--the priest;

1Kgs.4.2

And these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok-the priest;

1Kgs.4.2

And these were his officials: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest;

1Kgs.4.2

and these were his high officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest.

1Kgs.4.3

Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha--secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud--historian;

1Kgs.4.3

Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha-secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud-recorder;

1Kgs.4.3

Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder;

1Kgs.4.3

Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were court secretaries. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the royal historian.

1Kgs.4.4

Benaiah son of Jehoiada--commander of the army; Zadok and Abiathar--priests;

1Kgs.4.4

Benaiah son of Jehoiada-commander in chief; Zadok and Abiathar-priests;

1Kgs.4.4

Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, over the army; Zadok and Abiathar, the priests;

1Kgs.4.4

Benaiah son of Jehoiada was commander of the army. Zadok and Abiathar were the priests.

1Kgs.4.5

Azariah son of Nathan--in charge of the regional managers; Zabud son of Nathan--priest and friend to the king;

1Kgs.4.5

Azariah son of Nathan-in charge of the district officers; Zabud son of Nathan-a priest and personal adviser to the king;

1Kgs.4.5

Azariah the son of Nathan, over the officers; Zabud the son of Nathan, a priest and the king's friend;

1Kgs.4.5

Azariah son of Nathan presided over the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan, a priest, was a trusted adviser to the king.

1Kgs.4.6

Ahishar--manager of the palace; Adoniram son of Abda--manager of the slave labor.

1Kgs.4.6

Ahishar-in charge of the palace; Adoniram son of Abda-in charge of forced labor.

1Kgs.4.6

Ahishar, over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda, over the labor force.

1Kgs.4.6

Ahishar was manager of palace affairs. Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the labor force.

1Kgs.4.7

Solomon had twelve regional managers distributed throughout Israel. They were responsible for supplying provisions for the king and his administration. Each was in charge of bringing supplies for one month of the year.

1Kgs.4.7

Solomon also had twelve district governors over all Israel, who supplied provisions for the king and the royal household. Each one had to provide supplies for one month in the year.

1Kgs.4.7

And Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel, who provided food for the king and his household; each one made provision for one month of the year.

1Kgs.4.7

Solomon also had twelve district governors who were over all Israel. They were responsible for providing food from the people for the king's household. Each of them arranged provisions for one month of the year.

1Kgs.4.8

These are the names: Ben-Hur in the Ephraim hills;

1Kgs.4.8

These are their names: Ben-Hur-in the hill country of Ephraim;

1Kgs.4.8

These are their names: Ben-Hur, in the mountains of Ephraim;

1Kgs.4.8

These are the names of the twelve governors: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim.

1Kgs.4.9

Ben-Deker in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh, and Elon Bethhanan;

1Kgs.4.9

Ben-Deker-in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh and Elon Bethhanan;

1Kgs.4.9

Ben-Deker, in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh, and Elon Beth Hanan;

1Kgs.4.9

Ben-deker, in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh, and Elon-bethhanan.

1Kgs.4.10

Ben-Hesed in Arubboth--this included Socoh and all of Hepher;

1Kgs.4.10

Ben-Hesed-in Arubboth (Socoh and all the land of Hepher were his);

1Kgs.4.10

Ben-Hesed, in Arubboth; to him belonged Sochoh and all the land of Hepher;

1Kgs.4.10

Ben-hesed, in Arubboth, including Socoh and all the land of Hepher.

1Kgs.4.11

Ben-Abinadab in Naphoth Dor (he was married to Solomon's daughter Taphath);

1Kgs.4.11

Ben-Abinadab-in Naphoth Dor (he was married to Taphath daughter of Solomon);

1Kgs.4.11

Ben-Abinadab, in all the regions of Dor; he had Taphath the daughter of Solomon as wife;

1Kgs.4.11

Ben-abinadab, in Naphoth-dor. (He was married to Taphath, one of Solomon's daughters.)

1Kgs.4.12

Baana son of Ahilud in Taanach and Megiddo, all of Beth Shan next to Zarethan below Jezreel, and from Beth Shan to Abel Meholah over to Jokmeam;

1Kgs.4.12

Baana son of Ahilud-in Taanach and Megiddo, and in all of Beth Shan next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth Shan to Abel Meholah across to Jokmeam;

1Kgs.4.12

Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach, Megiddo, and all Beth Shean, which is beside Zaretan below Jezreel, from Beth Shean to Abel Meholah, as far as the other side of Jokneam;

1Kgs.4.12

Baana son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, all of Beth-shan near Zarethan below Jezreel, and all the territory from Beth-shan to Abel-meholah and over to Jokmeam.

1Kgs.4.13

Ben-Geber in Ramoth Gilead--this included the villages of Jair son of Manasseh in Gilead and the region of Argob in Bashan with its sixty large walled cities with bronze-studded gates;

1Kgs.4.13

Ben-Geber-in Ramoth Gilead (the settlements of Jair son of Manasseh in Gilead were his, as well as the district of Argob in Bashan and its sixty large walled cities with bronze gate bars);

1Kgs.4.13

Ben-Geber, in Ramoth Gilead; to him belonged the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, in Gilead; to him also belonged the region of Argob in Bashan--sixty large cities with walls and bronze gate-bars;

1Kgs.4.13

Ben-geber, in Ramoth-gilead, including the Towns of Jair (named for Jair son of Manasseh) in Gilead, and in the Argob region of Bashan, including sixty great fortified cities with gates barred with bronze.

1Kgs.4.14

Ahinadab son of Iddo in Mahanaim;

1Kgs.4.14

Ahinadab son of Iddo-in Mahanaim;

1Kgs.4.14

Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim;

1Kgs.4.14

Ahinadab son of Iddo, in Mahanaim.

1Kgs.4.15

Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he was married to Solomon's daughter Basemath);

1Kgs.4.15

Ahimaaz-in Naphtali (he had married Basemath daughter of Solomon);

1Kgs.4.15

Ahimaaz, in Naphtali; he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon as wife;

1Kgs.4.15

Ahimaaz, in Naphtali. (He was married to Basemath, another of Solomon's daughters.)

1Kgs.4.16

Baana son of Hushai in Asher and Aloth;

1Kgs.4.16

Baana son of Hushai-in Asher and in Aloth;

1Kgs.4.16

Baanah the son of Hushai, in Asher and Aloth;

1Kgs.4.16

Baana son of Hushai, in Asher and in Aloth.

1Kgs.4.17

Jehoshaphat son of Paruah in Issachar;

1Kgs.4.17

Jehoshaphat son of Paruah-in Issachar;

1Kgs.4.17

Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;

1Kgs.4.17

Jehoshaphat son of Paruah, in Issachar.

1Kgs.4.18

Shimei son of Ela in Benjamin;

1Kgs.4.18

Shimei son of Ela-in Benjamin;

1Kgs.4.18

Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin;

1Kgs.4.18

Shimei son of Ela, in Benjamin.

1Kgs.4.19

Geber son of Uri in Gilead--this was the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and also of Og king of Bashan; he managed the whole district by himself.

1Kgs.4.19

Geber son of Uri-in Gilead (the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and the country of Og king of Bashan). He was the only governor over the district.

1Kgs.4.19

Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, in the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan. He was the only governor who was in the land.

1Kgs.4.19

Geber son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, including the territories of King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan. And there was one governor over the land of Judah.

1Kgs.4.20

Judah and Israel were densely populated--like sand on an ocean beach! All their needs were met; they ate and drank and were happy.

1Kgs.4.20

The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore; they ate, they drank and they were happy.

1Kgs.4.20

Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking and rejoicing.

1Kgs.4.20

The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They were very contented, with plenty to eat and drink.

1Kgs.4.21

Solomon was sovereign over all the kingdoms from the River Euphrates in the east to the country of the Philistines in the west, all the way to the border of Egypt. They brought tribute and were vassals of Solomon all his life.

1Kgs.4.21

And Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These countries brought tribute and were Solomon's subjects all his life.

1Kgs.4.21

So Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. They brought tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

1Kgs.4.21

King Solomon ruled all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines, as far south as the border of Egypt. The conquered peoples of those lands sent tribute money to Solomon and continued to serve him throughout his lifetime.

1Kgs.4.22

One day's food supply for Solomon's household was: 185 bushels of fine flour 375 bushels of meal 10 grain-fed cattle 20 range cattle 100 sheep and miscellaneous deer, gazelles, roebucks, and choice fowl.

1Kgs.4.22

Solomon's daily provisions were thirty cors of fine flour and sixty cors of meal,

1Kgs.4.22

Now Solomon's provision for one day was thirty kors of fine flour, sixty kors of meal,

1Kgs.4.22

The daily food requirements for Solomon's palace were 150 bushels of choice flour and 300 bushels of meal,

1Kgs.4.23

Solomon was sovereign over everything, countries and kings, west of the River Euphrates from Tiphsah to Gaza. Peace reigned everywhere.

1Kgs.4.23

ten head of stall-fed cattle, twenty of pasture-fed cattle and a hundred sheep and goats, as well as deer, gazelles, roebucks and choice fowl.

1Kgs.4.23

ten fatted oxen, twenty oxen from the pastures, and one hundred sheep, besides deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fatted fowl.

1Kgs.4.23

ten oxen from the fattening pens, twenty pasture-fed cattle, one hundred sheep or goats, as well as deer, gazelles, roebucks, and choice fowl.

1Kgs.4.24

Throughout Solomon's life, everyone in Israel and Judah lived safe and sound, all of them from Dan in the north to Beersheba in the south--content with what they had.

1Kgs.4.24

For he ruled over all the kingdoms west of the River, from Tiphsah to Gaza, and had peace on all sides.

1Kgs.4.24

For he had dominion over all the region on this side of the River from Tiphsah even to Gaza, namely over all the kings on this side of the River; and he had peace on every side all around him.

1Kgs.4.24

Solomon's dominion extended over all the kingdoms west of the Euphrates River, from Tiphsah to Gaza. And there was peace throughout the entire land.

1Kgs.4.25

Solomon had forty thousand stalls for chariot horses and twelve thousand horsemen.

1Kgs.4.25

During Solomon's lifetime Judah and Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, lived in safety, each man under his own vine and fig tree.

1Kgs.4.25

And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, each man under his vine and his fig tree, from Dan as far as Beersheba, all the days of Solomon.

1Kgs.4.25

Throughout the lifetime of Solomon, all of Judah and Israel lived in peace and safety. And from Dan to Beersheba, each family had its own home and garden.

1Kgs.4.26

The district managers, each according to his assigned month, delivered food supplies for King Solomon and all who sat at the king's table; there was always plenty.

1Kgs.4.26

Solomon had four thousand stalls for chariot horses, and twelve thousand horses.

1Kgs.4.26

Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen.

1Kgs.4.26

Solomon had four thousand stalls for his chariot horses and twelve thousand horses.

1Kgs.4.27

They also brought to the designated place their assigned quota of barley and straw for the horses.

1Kgs.4.27

The district officers, each in his month, supplied provisions for King Solomon and all who came to the king's table. They saw to it that nothing was lacking.

1Kgs.4.27

And these governors, each man in his month, provided food for King Solomon and for all who came to King Solomon's table. There was no lack in their supply.

1Kgs.4.27

The district governors faithfully provided food for King Solomon and his court, each during his assigned month.

1Kgs.4.28

God gave Solomon wisdom--the deepest of understanding and the largest of hearts. There was nothing beyond him, nothing he couldn't handle.

1Kgs.4.28

They also brought to the proper place their quotas of barley and straw for the chariot horses and the other horses.

1Kgs.4.28

They also brought barley and straw to the proper place, for the horses and steeds, each man according to his charge.

1Kgs.4.28

They also brought the necessary barley and straw for the royal horses in the stables.

1Kgs.4.29

Solomon's wisdom outclassed the vaunted wisdom of wise men of the East, outshone the famous wisdom of Egypt.

1Kgs.4.29

God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore.

1Kgs.4.29

And God gave Solomon wisdom and exceedingly great understanding, and largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore.

1Kgs.4.29

God gave Solomon great wisdom and understanding, and knowledge too vast to be measured.

1Kgs.4.30

He was wiser than anyone--wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, wiser than Heman, wiser than Calcol and Darda the sons of Mahol. He became famous among all the surrounding nations.

1Kgs.4.30

Solomon's wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the men of the East, and greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.

1Kgs.4.30

Thus Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the men of the East and all the wisdom of Egypt.

1Kgs.4.30

In fact, his wisdom exceeded that of all the wise men of the East and the wise men of Egypt.

1Kgs.4.31

He created three thousand proverbs; his songs added up to 1,005.

1Kgs.4.31

He was wiser than any other man, including Ethan the Ezrahite-wiser than Heman, Calcol and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread to all the surrounding nations.

1Kgs.4.31

For he was wiser than all men--than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol; and his fame was in all the surrounding nations.

1Kgs.4.31

He was wiser than anyone else, including Ethan the Ezrahite and Heman, Calcol, and Darda--the sons of Mahol. His fame spread throughout all the surrounding nations.

1Kgs.4.32

He knew all about plants, from the huge cedar that grows in Lebanon to the tiny hyssop that grows in the cracks of a wall. He understood everything about animals and birds, reptiles and fish.

1Kgs.4.32

He spoke three thousand proverbs and his songs numbered a thousand and five.

1Kgs.4.32

He spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs were one thousand and five.

1Kgs.4.32

He composed some 3,000 proverbs and wrote 1,005 songs.

1Kgs.4.33

Sent by kings from all over the earth who had heard of his reputation, people came from far and near to listen to the wisdom of Solomon.

1Kgs.4.33

He described plant life, from the cedar of Lebanon to the hyssop that grows out of walls. He also taught about animals and birds, reptiles and fish.

1Kgs.4.33

Also he spoke of trees, from the cedar tree of Lebanon even to the hyssop that springs out of the wall; he spoke also of animals, of birds, of creeping things, and of fish.

1Kgs.4.33

He could speak with authority about all kinds of plants, from the great cedar of Lebanon to the tiny hyssop that grows from cracks in a wall. He could also speak about animals, birds, reptiles, and fish.

1Kgs.4.34

1Kgs.4.34

Men of all nations came to listen to Solomon's wisdom, sent by all the kings of the world, who had heard of his wisdom.

1Kgs.4.34

And men of all nations, from all the kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom, came to hear the wisdom of Solomon.

1Kgs.4.34

And kings from every nation sent their ambassadors to listen to the wisdom of Solomon.

1Kgs.5.1

Hiram king of Tyre sent ambassadors to Solomon when he heard that he had been crowned king in David's place. Hiram had loved David his whole life.

1Kgs.5.1

When Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king to succeed his father David, he sent his envoys to Solomon, because he had always been on friendly terms with David.

1Kgs.5.1

Now Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon, because he heard that they had anointed him king in place of his father, for Hiram had always loved David.

1Kgs.5.1

King Hiram of Tyre had always been a loyal friend of David, so when he learned that David's son Solomon was the new king of Israel, Hiram sent ambassadors to congratulate him.

1Kgs.5.2

Solomon responded, saying,

1Kgs.5.2

Solomon sent back this message to Hiram:

1Kgs.5.2

Then Solomon sent to Hiram, saying:

1Kgs.5.2

Then Solomon sent this message back to Hiram:

1Kgs.5.3

"You know that David my father was not able to build a temple in honor of GOD because of the wars he had to fight on all sides, until GOD finally put them down.

1Kgs.5.3

"You know that because of the wars waged against my father David from all sides, he could not build a temple for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD put his enemies under his feet.

1Kgs.5.3

You know how my father David could not build a house for the name of the LORD his God because of the wars which were fought against him on every side, until the LORD put his foes under the soles of his feet.

1Kgs.5.3

"You know that my father, David, was not able to build a Temple to honor the name of the LORD his God because of the many wars he waged with surrounding nations. He could not build until the LORD gave him victory over all his enemies.

1Kgs.5.4

But now GOD has provided peace all around--no one against us, nothing at odds with us.

1Kgs.5.4

But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or disaster.

1Kgs.5.4

But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor evil occurrence.

1Kgs.5.4

But now the LORD my God has given me peace on every side, and I have no enemies and all is well.

1Kgs.5.5

"Now here is what I want to do: Build a temple in honor of GOD, my God, following the promise that GOD gave to David my father, namely, "Your son whom I will provide to succeed you as king, he will build a house in my honor.'

1Kgs.5.5

I intend, therefore, to build a temple for the Name of the LORD my God, as the LORD told my father David, when he said, 'Your son whom I will put on the throne in your place will build the temple for my Name.'

1Kgs.5.5

And behold, I propose to build a house for the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spoke to my father David, saying, "Your son, whom I will set on your throne in your place, he shall build the house for My name."

1Kgs.5.5

So I am planning to build a Temple to honor the name of the LORD my God, just as he instructed my father that I should do. For the LORD told him, `Your son, whom I will place on your throne, will build the Temple to honor my name.'

1Kgs.5.6

And here is how you can help: Give orders for cedars to be cut from the Lebanon forest; my loggers will work alongside yours and I'll pay your men whatever wage you set. We both know that there is no one like you Sidonians for cutting timber."

1Kgs.5.6

"So give orders that cedars of Lebanon be cut for me. My men will work with yours, and I will pay you for your men whatever wages you set. You know that we have no one so skilled in felling timber as the Sidonians."

1Kgs.5.6

Now therefore, command that they cut down cedars for me from Lebanon; and my servants will be with your servants, and I will pay you wages for your servants according to whatever you say. For you know there is none among us who has skill to cut timber like the Sidonians.

1Kgs.5.6

Now please command that cedars from Lebanon be cut for me. Let my men work alongside yours, and I will pay your men whatever wages you ask. As you know, there is no one among us who can cut timber like you Sidonians!"

1Kgs.5.7

When Hiram got Solomon's message, he was delighted, exclaiming, "Blessed be GOD for giving David such a wise son to rule this flourishing people!"

1Kgs.5.7

When Hiram heard Solomon's message, he was greatly pleased and said, "Praise be to the LORD today, for he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation."

1Kgs.5.7

So it was, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly and said, 4 Blessed be the LORD this day, for He has given David a wise son over this great people!

1Kgs.5.7

When Hiram received Solomon's message, he was very pleased and said, "Praise the LORD for giving David a wise son to be king of the great nation of Israel."

1Kgs.5.8

Then he sent this message to Solomon: "I received your request for the cedars and cypresses. It's as good as done--your wish is my command.

1Kgs.5.8

So Hiram sent word to Solomon: "I have received the message you sent me and will do all you want in providing the cedar and pine logs.

1Kgs.5.8

Then Hiram sent to Solomon, saying: 4 I have considered the message which you sent me, and I will do all you desire concerning the cedar and cypress logs.

1Kgs.5.8

Then he sent this reply to Solomon: "I have received your message, and I will do as you have asked concerning the timber. I can supply you with both cedar and cypress.

1Kgs.5.9

My lumberjacks will haul the timbers from the Lebanon forest to the sea, assemble them into log rafts, float them to the place you set, then have them disassembled for you to haul away. All I want from you is that you feed my crew."

1Kgs.5.9

My men will haul them down from Lebanon to the sea, and I will float them in rafts by sea to the place you specify. There I will separate them and you can take them away. And you are to grant my wish by providing food for my royal household."

1Kgs.5.9

My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon to the sea; I will float them in rafts by sea to the place you indicate to me, and will have them broken apart there; then you can take them away. And you shall fulfill my desire by giving food for my household.

1Kgs.5.9

My servants will bring the logs from the Lebanon mountains to the Mediterranean Sea and build them into rafts. We will float them along the coast to whatever place you choose. Then we will break the rafts apart and deliver the timber to you. You can pay me with food for my household."

1Kgs.5.10

In this way Hiram supplied all the cedar and cypress timber that Solomon wanted.

1Kgs.5.10

In this way Hiram kept Solomon supplied with all the cedar and pine logs he wanted,

1Kgs.5.10

Then Hiram gave Solomon cedar and cypress logs according to all his desire.

1Kgs.5.10

So Hiram produced for Solomon as much cedar and cypress timber as he desired.

1Kgs.5.11

In his turn, Solomon gave Hiram 125,000 bushels of wheat and 115,000 gallons of virgin olive oil. He did this every year.

1Kgs.5.11

and Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand cors of wheat as food for his household, in addition to twenty thousand baths, of pressed olive oil. Solomon continued to do this for Hiram year after year.

1Kgs.5.11

And Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand kors of wheat as food for his household, and twenty kors of pressed oil. Thus Solomon gave to Hiram year by year.

1Kgs.5.11

In return Solomon sent him an annual payment of 100,000 bushels of wheat for his household and 110,000 gallons of olive oil.

1Kgs.5.12

And GOD, for his part, gave Solomon wisdom, just as he had promised. The healthy peace between Hiram and Solomon was formalized by a treaty.

1Kgs.5.12

The LORD gave Solomon wisdom, just as he had promised him. There were peaceful relations between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

1Kgs.5.12

So the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty together.

1Kgs.5.12

So the LORD gave great wisdom to Solomon just as he had promised. And Hiram and Solomon made a formal alliance of peace.

1Kgs.5.13

King Solomon raised a workforce of 30,000 men from all over Israel.

1Kgs.5.13

King Solomon conscripted laborers from all Israel-thirty thousand men.

1Kgs.5.13

Then King Solomon raised up a labor force out of all Israel; and the labor force was thirty thousand men.

1Kgs.5.13

Then King Solomon enlisted 30,000 laborers from all Israel.

1Kgs.5.14

He sent them in shifts of 10,000 each month to the Lebanon forest; they would work a month in Lebanon and then be at home two months. Adoniram was in charge of the work crew.

1Kgs.5.14

He sent them off to Lebanon in shifts of ten thousand a month, so that they spent one month in Lebanon and two months at home. Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor.

1Kgs.5.14

And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month in shifts: they were one month in Lebanon and two months at home; Adoniram was in charge of the labor force.

1Kgs.5.14

He sent them to Lebanon in shifts, 10,000 every month, so that each man would be one month in Lebanon and two months at home. Adoniram was in charge of this labor force.

1Kgs.5.15

Solomon also had 70,000 unskilled workers and another 80,000 stonecutters up in the hills

1Kgs.5.15

Solomon had seventy thousand carriers and eighty thousand stonecutters in the hills,

1Kgs.5.15

Solomon had seventy thousand who carried burdens, and eighty thousand who quarried stone in the mountains,

1Kgs.5.15

Solomon also enlisted 70,000 common laborers, 80,000 stonecutters in the hill country,

1Kgs.5.16

-plus 3,300 foremen managing the project and supervising the work crews.

1Kgs.5.16

as well as thirty-three hundred foremen who supervised the project and directed the workmen.

1Kgs.5.16

besides three thousand three hundred from the chiefs of Solomon's deputies, who supervised the people who labored in the work.

1Kgs.5.16

and 3,600 foremen to supervise the work.

1Kgs.5.17

Following the king's orders, they quarried huge blocks of the best stone--dressed stone for the foundation of The Temple.

1Kgs.5.17

At the king's command they removed from the quarry large blocks of quality stone to provide a foundation of dressed stone for the temple.

1Kgs.5.17

And the king commanded them to quarry large stones, costly stones, and hewn stones, to lay the foundation of the temple.

1Kgs.5.17

At the king's command, the stonecutters quarried and shaped costly blocks of stone for the foundation of the Temple.

1Kgs.5.18

Solomon and Hiram's construction workers, assisted by the men of Gebal, cut and prepared the timber and stone for building The Temple.

1Kgs.5.18

The craftsmen of Solomon and Hiram and the men of Gebal cut and prepared the timber and stone for the building of the temple.

1Kgs.5.18

So Solomon's builders, Hiram's builders, and the Gebalites quarried them; and they prepared timber and stones to build the temple.

1Kgs.5.18

Men from the city of Gebal helped Solomon's and Hiram's builders prepare the timber and stone for the Temple.

Acts.12.19

When Herod sent for him and they could neither produce him nor explain why not, he ordered their execution: "Off with their heads!" Fed up with Judea and Jews, he went for a vacation to Caesarea.

Acts.12.19

After Herod had a thorough search made for him and did not find him, he cross-examined the guards and ordered that they be executed.

Acts.12.19

But when Herod had searched for him and not found him, he examined the guards and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judea to Caesarea, and stayed there.

Acts.12.19

Herod Agrippa ordered a thorough search for him. When he couldn't be found, Herod interrogated the guards and sentenced them to death. Afterward Herod left Judea to stay in Caesarea for a while.

Acts.12.20

But things went from bad to worse for Herod. Now people from Tyre and Sidon put him on the warpath. But they got Blastus, King Herod's right-hand man, to put in a good word for them and got a delegation together to iron things out. Because they were dependent on Judea for food supplies, they couldn't afford to let this go on too long.

Acts.12.20

Then Herod went from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there a while. He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; they now joined together and sought an audience with him. Having secured the support of Blastus, a trusted personal servant of the king, they asked for peace, because they depended on the king's country for their food supply.

Acts.12.20

Now Herod had been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; but they came to him with one accord, and having made Blastus the king's personal aide their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food by the king's country.

Acts.12.20

Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they sent a delegation to make peace with him because their cities were dependent upon Herod's country for their food. They made friends with Blastus, Herod's personal assistant,

Acts.12.21

On the day set for their meeting, Herod, robed in pomposity, took his place on the throne and regaled them with a lot of hot air.

Acts.12.21

On the appointed day Herod, wearing his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a public address to the people.

Acts.12.21

So on a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat on his throne and gave an oration to them.

Acts.12.21

and an appointment with Herod was granted. When the day arrived, Herod put on his royal robes, sat on his throne, and made a speech to them.

Acts.12.22

The people played their part to the hilt and shouted flatteries: "The voice of God! The voice of God!"

Acts.12.22

They shouted, "This is the voice of a god, not of a man."

Acts.12.22

And the people kept shouting, "The voice of a god and not of a man!"

Acts.12.22

The people gave him a great ovation, shouting, "It is the voice of a god, not of a man!"

Acts.12.23

That was the last straw. God had had enough of Herod's arrogance and sent an angel to strike him down. Herod had given God no credit for anything. Down he went. Rotten to the core, a maggoty old man if there ever was one, he died.

Acts.12.23

Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.

Acts.12.23

Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to God. And he was eaten by worms and died.

Acts.12.23

Instantly, an angel of the Lord struck Herod with a sickness, because he accepted the people's worship instead of giving the glory to God. So he was consumed with worms and died.

Acts.12.24

Meanwhile, the ministry of God's Word grew by leaps and bounds.

Acts.12.24

But the word of God continued to increase and spread.

Acts.12.24

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

Acts.12.24

But God's Good News was spreading rapidly, and there were many new believers.

Acts.12.25

Barnabas and Saul, once they had delivered the relief offering to the church in Jerusalem, went back to Antioch. This time they took John with them, the one they called Mark.

Acts.12.25

When Barnabas and Saul had finished their mission, they returned from Jerusalem, taking with them John, also called Mark.

Acts.12.25

And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their ministry, and they also took with them John whose surname was Mark.

Acts.12.25

When Barnabas and Saul had finished their mission in Jerusalem, they returned to Antioch, taking John Mark with them.

Acts.13.1

The congregation in Antioch was blessed with a number of prophet-preachers and teachers: Barnabas, Simon, nicknamed Niger, Lucius the Cyrenian, Manaen, an advisor to the ruler Herod, Saul.

Acts.13.1

In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul.

Acts.13.1

Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

Acts.13.1

Among the prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch of Syria were Barnabas, Simeon (called "the black man" ), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (the childhood companion of King Herod Antipas ), and Saul.

Acts.13.2

One day as they were worshiping God--they were also fasting as they waited for guidance--the Holy Spirit spoke: "Take Barnabas and Saul and commission them for the work I have called them to do."

Acts.13.2

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."

Acts.13.2

As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, "Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."

Acts.13.2

One day as these men were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Dedicate Barnabas and Saul for the special work I have for them."

Acts.13.3

So they commissioned them. In that circle of intensity and obedience, of fasting and praying, they laid hands on their heads and sent them off.

Acts.13.3

So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.

Acts.13.3

Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.

Acts.13.3

So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.

Acts.13.4

Sent off on their new assignment by the Holy Spirit, Barnabas and Saul went down to Seleucia and caught a ship for Cyprus.

Acts.13.4

The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.

Acts.13.4

So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.

Acts.13.4

Sent out by the Holy Spirit, Saul and Barnabas went down to the seaport of Seleucia and then sailed for the island of Cyprus.

Acts.13.5

The first thing they did when they put in at Salamis was preach God's Word in the Jewish meeting places. They had John along to help out as needed.

Acts.13.5

When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. John was with them as their helper.

Acts.13.5

And when they arrived in Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. They also had John as their assistant.

Acts.13.5

There, in the town of Salamis, they went to the Jewish synagogues and preached the word of God. (John Mark went with them as their assistant.)

Acts.13.6

They traveled the length of the island, and at Paphos came upon a Jewish wizard

Acts.13.6

They traveled through the whole island until they came to Paphos. There they met a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus,

Acts.13.6

Now when they had gone through the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew whose name was Bar-Jesus,

Acts.13.6

Afterward they preached from town to town across the entire island until finally they reached Paphos, where they met a Jewish sorcerer, a false prophet named Bar-Jesus.

Acts.13.7

who had worked himself into the confidence of the governor, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man not easily taken in by charlatans. The wizard's name was Bar-Jesus. He was as crooked as a corkscrew. The governor invited Barnabas and Saul in, wanting to hear God's Word firsthand from them.

Acts.13.7

who was an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, an intelligent man, sent for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God.

Acts.13.7

who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God.

Acts.13.7

He had attached himself to the governor, Sergius Paulus, a man of considerable insight and understanding. The governor invited Barnabas and Saul to visit him, for he wanted to hear the word of God.

Acts.13.8

But Dr. Know-It-All (that's the wizard's name in plain English) stirred up a ruckus, trying to divert the governor from becoming a believer.

Acts.13.8

But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.

Acts.13.8

But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.

Acts.13.8

But Elymas, the sorcerer (as his name means in Greek), interfered and urged the governor to pay no attention to what Saul and Barnabas said. He was trying to turn the governor away from the Christian faith.

Acts.13.9

But Saul (or Paul), full of the Holy Spirit and looking him straight in the eye, said,

Acts.13.9

Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said,

Acts.13.9

Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him

Acts.13.9

Then Saul, also known as Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked the sorcerer in the eye and said,

Acts.13.10

"You bag of wind, you parody of a devil--why, you stay up nights inventing schemes to cheat people out of God.

Acts.13.10

"You are a child of the devil and an enemy of everything that is right! You are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery. Will you never stop perverting the right ways of the Lord?

Acts.13.10

and said, "O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord?

Acts.13.10

"You son of the Devil, full of every sort of trickery and villainy, enemy of all that is good, will you never stop perverting the true ways of the Lord?

Acts.13.11

But now you've come up against God himself, and your game is up. You're about to go blind--no sunlight for you for a good long stretch." He was plunged immediately into a shadowy mist and stumbled around, begging people to take his hand and show him the way.

Acts.13.11

Now the hand of the Lord is against you. You are going to be blind, and for a time you will be unable to see the light of the sun."

Acts.13.11

And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time." And immediately a dark mist fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand.

Acts.13.11

And now the Lord has laid his hand of punishment upon you, and you will be stricken awhile with blindness." Instantly mist and darkness fell upon him, and he began wandering around begging for someone to take his hand and lead him.

Acts.13.12

When the governor saw what happened, he became a believer, full of enthusiasm over what they were saying about the Master.

Acts.13.12

Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand. When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was amazed at the teaching about the Lord.

Acts.13.12

Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

Acts.13.12

When the governor saw what had happened, he believed and was astonished at what he learned about the Lord.

Ps.74.18

Mark and remember, GOD, all the enemy taunts, each idiot desecration.

Ps.74.18

Remember how the enemy has mocked you, O LORD, how foolish people have reviled your name.

Ps.74.18

Remember this, that the enemy has reproached, O LORD, And that a foolish people has blasphemed Your name.

Ps.74.18

See how these enemies scoff at you, LORD. A foolish nation has dishonored your name.

Ps.74.19

Don't throw your lambs to the wolves; after all we've been through, don't forget us.

Ps.74.19

Do not hand over the life of your dove to wild beasts; do not forget the lives of your afflicted people forever.

Ps.74.19

Oh, do not deliver the life of Your turtledove to the wild beast! Do not forget the life of Your poor forever.

Ps.74.19

Don't let these wild beasts destroy your doves. Don't forget your afflicted people forever.

Ps.74.20

Remember your promises; the city is in darkness, the countryside violent.

Ps.74.20

Have regard for your covenant, because haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land.

Ps.74.20

Have respect to the covenant; For the dark places of the earth are full of the haunts of cruelty.

Ps.74.20

Remember your covenant promises, for the land is full of darkness and violence!

Ps.74.21

Don't leave the victims to rot in the street; make them a choir that sings your praises.

Ps.74.21

Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace; may the poor and needy praise your name.

Ps.74.21

Oh, do not let the oppressed return ashamed! Let the poor and needy praise Your name.

Ps.74.21

Don't let the downtrodden be constantly disgraced! Instead, let these poor and needy ones give praise to your name.

Ps.74.22

On your feet, O God--stand up for yourself! Do you hear what they're saying about you, all the vile obscenities?

Ps.74.22

Rise up, O God, and defend your cause; remember how fools mock you all day long.

Ps.74.22

Arise, O God, plead Your own cause; Remember how the foolish man reproaches You daily.

Ps.74.22

Arise, O God, and defend your cause. Remember how these fools insult you all day long.

Ps.74.23

Don't tune out their malicious filth, the brawling invective that never lets up. An Asaph psalm

Ps.74.23

Do not ignore the clamor of your adversaries, the uproar of your enemies, which rises continually.

Ps.74.23

Do not forget the voice of Your enemies; The tumult of those who rise up against You increases continually.

Ps.74.23

Don't overlook these things your enemies have said. Their uproar of rebellion grows ever louder.