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1 Kings 2:1

1 Kings 2:1
Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die,.... The number of his days fixed and determined by the Lord, Job 14:5; and which might be perceived as drawing nigh, both by himself and others,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The events related in 1 Chr. 28–29 had occurred in the interval which separates the last and this present chapter.

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

1Ki 2:1-11. David's last charge to Solomon, and his death (Not in Chronicles)

1. Now the days of David drew nigh thathe should die According to the narrative of Josephus (Antiq. vii. 14, 7) all the…