Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The king then took an oath: “As surely as the LORD lives, who has delivered me out of every trouble, New Living Translation And the king repeated his vow: “As surely as the LORD lives, who has rescued me from every danger, English Standard Version And the king swore, saying, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my soul out of every adversity, Berean Standard Bible And the king swore an oath, saying, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, King James Bible And the king sware, and said, As the LORD liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress, New King James Version And the king took an oath and said, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from every distress, New American Standard Bible Then the king vowed and said, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, NASB 1995 The king vowed and said, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, NASB 1977 And the king vowed and said, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, Legacy Standard Bible And the king swore and said, “As Yahweh lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, Amplified Bible Then the king swore an oath and said, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my soul from all distress, Christian Standard Bible The king swore an oath and said, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from every difficulty, Holman Christian Standard Bible The king swore an oath and said, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from every difficulty, American Standard Version And the king sware, and said, As Jehovah liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity, English Revised Version And the king sware, and said, As the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity, GOD'S WORD® Translation and he swore an oath. He said, "I solemnly swear, as the LORD who has saved my life from all trouble lives, Good News Translation Then he said to her, "I promise you by the living LORD, who has rescued me from all my troubles, International Standard Version "As the LORD lives," the king said with an oath, "who has redeemed me from all sorts of troubles, NET Bible The king swore an oath: "As certainly as the LORD lives (he who has rescued me from every danger), New Heart English Bible And the king vowed, saying, "As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity, Webster's Bible Translation And the king swore, and said, As the LORD liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd the king swore an oath, saying, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, World English Bible The king vowed and said, “As Yahweh lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king swears and says, “YHWH lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity; Young's Literal Translation And the king sweareth and saith, 'Jehovah liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity; Smith's Literal Translation And the king will swear, and say, Jehovah lives who redeemed my soul from all straits. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe king swore and said: As the Lord liveth, who hath delivered my soul out of all distress, Catholic Public Domain Version the king swore and said: “As the Lord lives, who has rescued my soul from all distress, New American Bible the king swore, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, New Revised Standard Version The king swore, saying, “As the LORD lives, who has saved my life from every adversity, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the king swore to her, and said, As the LORD lives, who has saved my soul out of all distress, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the King swore to her and said: “LORD JEHOVAH is living who has saved my soul from every sorrow! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king swore and said: 'As the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity, Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king swore, and said, As the Lord lives who redeemed my soul out of all affliction, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Renews His Oath to Bathsheba28Then King David said, “Call in Bathsheba for me.” So she came into the king’s presence and stood before him. 29And the king swore an oath, saying, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, 30I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.”… Cross References 1 Samuel 17:37 David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.” 2 Samuel 4:9 But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, 2 Samuel 22:31-33 As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. / For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? / God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear. 1 Kings 2:24 And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!” 1 Kings 3:6 Solomon replied, “You have shown much loving devotion to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day. 1 Kings 8:15 and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying, 1 Kings 8:24 You have kept Your promise to Your servant, my father David. What You spoke with Your mouth You have fulfilled with Your hand this day. 1 Chronicles 28:20 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. 2 Chronicles 1:8 Solomon replied to God: “You have shown much loving devotion to my father David, and You have made me king in his place. Psalm 18:46-50 The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted— / the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me, / who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. ... Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 41:2 The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes. Psalm 54:7 For He has delivered me from every trouble, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes. Psalm 71:20-21 Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up. / You will increase my honor and comfort me once again. Psalm 103:4 who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion, Treasury of Scripture And the king swore, and said, As the LORD lives, that has redeemed my soul out of all distress, As the 1 Kings 2:24 Now therefore, as the LORD liveth, which hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath made me an house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death this day. 1 Kings 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 1 Kings 18:10 As the LORD thy God liveth, there is no nation or kingdom, whither my lord hath not sent to seek thee: and when they said, He is not there; he took an oath of the kingdom and nation, that they found thee not. hath Genesis 48:16 The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth. 2 Samuel 4:9 And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, As the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity, Psalm 34:19-22 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all… Jump to Previous Adversity Delivered Distress Life Oath Redeemed Saviour Soul Surely Sware Sweareth Swore Trouble VowedJump to Next Adversity Delivered Distress Life Oath Redeemed Saviour Soul Surely Sware Sweareth Swore Trouble Vowed1 Kings 1 1. Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age5. Adonijah, David's darling, usurps the kingdom 11. By the council of Nathan 15. Bathsheba moves the king 22. And Nathan seconds her 28. David renews his oath to Bathsheba 32. Solomon, by David's appointment, 38. being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the people triumph 41. Jonathan bringing the news, Adonijah's guests fly 50. Adonijah, flying to the horns of the altar, is dismissed by Solomon And the king swore an oath, saying, In ancient Israel, oaths were solemn promises often made before God, invoking His name as a witness to the truth of the statement. This reflects the seriousness with which oaths were taken, as breaking them was considered a grave sin. The king here is David, who is making a binding declaration. Oaths were common in legal and covenantal contexts, as seen in Genesis 21:23-24 and 1 Samuel 20:16-17. “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, Persons / Places / Events 1. King DavidThe aging king of Israel, who is nearing the end of his reign. He is the central figure in this passage, making a solemn oath regarding the succession of his throne. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, whom David invokes in his oath. The use of "the LORD" emphasizes the seriousness and divine witness of the oath. 3. Solomon Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Solomon is the intended successor to David's throne, as David's oath is part of the larger account to ensure Solomon's kingship. 4. Adonijah David's son, who is attempting to usurp the throne, creating the context for David's urgent declaration. 5. Nathan the Prophet and Bathsheba Key figures in the surrounding account who advocate for Solomon's rightful succession, prompting David's decisive action. Teaching Points The Importance of Divine OathsDavid's oath underscores the gravity of invoking God's name in promises. As believers, we should be mindful of the commitments we make before God, ensuring they align with His will. God's Faithfulness in Deliverance David's reference to God redeeming his soul from distress is a testament to God's faithfulness. We can trust God to deliver us from our own trials and challenges. The Role of Godly Counsel Nathan and Bathsheba's intervention highlights the importance of seeking and heeding godly counsel in decision-making, especially in matters of leadership and succession. The Sovereignty of God's Plan Despite human attempts to thwart God's purposes (as seen in Adonijah's actions), God's sovereign plan prevails. We can find peace in knowing that God's will cannot be thwarted. Legacy and Succession David's actions remind us of the importance of preparing for the future and ensuring that our legacy aligns with God's purposes. This includes mentoring and preparing the next generation. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 1In 1 Kings 18:38, how can the sudden 'fire from the LORD' be explained scientifically or verified historically? Does the claim that 100,000 Aramean foot soldiers were struck down in one day align with any historical or archaeological data (1 Kings 20:29)? Does God change his mind? I Samuel 15:10-11, 15:35, and Genesis 6:6-7 suggest yes, while I Samuel 15:29 suggests no. How do these contradictions reconcile? In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David's dance--does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives?(29) As the Lord liveth, that hath redeemed my soul.--A characteristic adjuration of David, found also in 2Samuel 4:9; but now peculiarly appropriate in the old man, who was so near the haven of rest, after all the storms of life. "O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer," is the climax of his address to God, as the Creator of all things and the ruler of all men, in Psalm 19:14.Verse 29. - And the king sware [see on ver., 51] and said, As the Lord liveth [or "by the life of Jehovah." Cf. "by the life of Pharaoh" (Genesis 42:15). This was the common form of oath. See, e.g., 1 Kings 2:24; Judges 8:19; Ruth 3:13; 1 Samuel 14:39; 1 Samuel 19:6; 1 Samuel 20:24; 1 Samuel 29:6; and especially Jeremiah 4:2; Jeremiah 5:2; Hosea 4:15. It is characteristic of David to introduce into the formula some such clause as the following], that hath redeemed my soul [i.e., life] out of all distress. Same expression as in 2 Samuel 4:9. Similar expressions are found in Psalm 25:22, and Psalm 34:22. The repeated deliverance out of straits and danger - "out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul" - was one of the most remarkable features of David's life, and it is no wonder that he repeatedly commemorates it, converting every adjuration into an act of thanksgiving. Similarly, Jacob (Genesis 48:16.) Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the kingהַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king swore an oath, וַיִּשָּׁבַ֥ע (way·yiš·šā·ḇa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear saying, וַיֹּאמַ֑ר (way·yō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “As surely as the LORD יְהוָ֕ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel lives, חַי־ (ḥay-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that has redeemed פָּדָ֥ה (pā·ḏāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6299: To sever, ransom, gener, to release, preserve my life נַפְשִׁ֖י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion from all מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every distress, צָרָֽה׃ (ṣā·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6869: Tightness, a female rival Links 1 Kings 1:29 NIV1 Kings 1:29 NLT 1 Kings 1:29 ESV 1 Kings 1:29 NASB 1 Kings 1:29 KJV 1 Kings 1:29 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 1:29 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 1:29 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 1:29 French Bible 1 Kings 1:29 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 1:29 The king swore and said As Yahweh (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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