1 Kings 1:47 “The king’s servants have also gone to congratulate our lord King David…”

1 Kings 1:47

The king’s servants have also gone to congratulate our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon more famous than your own name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne.’ And the king has bowed in worship on his bed,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.

World English Bible

Moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and make his throne greater than your throne;’ and the king bowed himself on the bed.

American Standard Version

And moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, Thy God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne: and the king bowed himself upon the bed.

Geneva Bible 1599

And moreouer the Kings seruantes came to blesse our lord King Dauid, saying, God make the name of Salomon more famous then thy name, and exalt his throne aboue thy throne: therefore the King worshipped vpon the bed.

Darby Translation

And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, Thy God make the name of Solomon more excellent than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne! And the king bowed himself on the bed.

Young's Literal Translation

and also the servants of the king have come into bless our lord king David, saying, Thy God doth make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and his throne greater than thy throne; and the king boweth himself on the bed,

Bible in Basic English

And the king's servants came to our lord King David, blessing him and saying, May God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and the seat of his authority greater than your seat; and the king was bent low in worship on his bed.

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Cross references

“bless”

Exodus 12:32 2 Samuel 8:10 2 Samuel 21:3 Ezra 6:10 Psalm 20:1–4

Exodus 12:32 · BSB

Take your flocks and herds as well, just as you have said, and depart! And bless me also.”

2 Samuel 8:10 · BSB

he sent his son Joram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver and gold and bronze,

2 Samuel 21:3 · BSB

So David asked the Gibeonites, “What shall I do for you? How can I make amends so that you may bless the inheritance of the LORD?”

Ezra 6:10 · BSB

Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons.

Psalm 20:1–4 · BSB

May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

“God”

1 Kings 1:37 Luke 19:38

1 Kings 1:37 · BSB

Just as the LORD was with my lord the king, so may He be with Solomon and make his throne even greater than that of my lord King David.”

Luke 19:38 · BSB

“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

“bowed”

Genesis 47:31 Hebrews 11:21

Genesis 47:31 · BSB

“Swear to me,” Jacob said. So Joseph swore to him, and Israel bowed in worship at the head of his bed.

Hebrews 11:21 · BSB

By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

46Moreover, Solomon has taken his seat on the royal throne.

48saying, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.’”

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