I Kings 1:21
The Scripture
(21) Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter records the birth of Solomon, son of David, who will become king, and the division of the kingdom between Solomon and Rehoboam. It also introduces the idea that the Israelites will be judged for their sins and that God will provide a wise ruler. The text emphasizes the importance of choosing a godly king to guide the people.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Kings 2:10Genesis 15:15Deuteronomy 31:16I Kings 2:15I Kings 2:22I Kings 2:23I Kings 2:24
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