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1 Kings 4 New American Standard Bible Solomon’s Officials 4 Now King Solomon was king over all Israel. 2 These were his officials: Azariah the son of Zadok was the priest; 3 Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha were scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the secretary; 4... Read More →

1 Kings 3 New American Standard Bible Solomon’s Rule Consolidated 3 Now Solomon [a]formed a marriage alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh’s daughter and brought her to the city of David until he had finished building his own house and the house of the Lord... Read More →

1 Kings 2 New American Standard Bible David’s Command to Solomon 2 As David’s [a]time to die drew near, he commanded his son Solomon, saying, 2 “I am going the way of all the earth. So be strong, and [b]prove yourself a man. 3 Do your duty to the Lord your God, to walk in His... Read More →

1 Kings 1 New American Standard Bible David in Old Age 1 Now King David was old, [a]advanced in age; and they covered him with garments, but he could not keep warm. 2 So his servants said to him, “Have them search for a young virgin for my lord the king, and have her [b]attend... Read More →