Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “I am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong, act like a man, New Living Translation “I am going where everyone on earth must someday go. Take courage and be a man. English Standard Version “I am about to go the way of all the earth. Be strong, and show yourself a man, Berean Standard Bible “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. King James Bible I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man; New King James Version “I go the way of all the earth; be strong, therefore, and prove yourself a man. New American Standard Bible “I am going the way of all the earth. So be strong, and prove yourself a man. NASB 1995 “I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man. NASB 1977 “I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man. Legacy Standard Bible “I am going the way of all the earth. So you shall be strong, and be a man. Amplified Bible “I am going the way of all the earth [as dust to dust]. Be strong and prove yourself a man. Christian Standard Bible “As for me, I am going the way of all of the earth. Be strong and be a man, Holman Christian Standard Bible As for me, I am going the way of all of the earth. Be strong and be courageous like a man, American Standard Version I am going the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man; Contemporary English Version My son, I will soon die, as everyone must. But I want you to be strong and brave. English Revised Version I go the way of all the earth: he thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man; GOD'S WORD® Translation "I'm about to leave this world. Be strong and mature. Good News Translation "My time to die has come. Be confident and determined, International Standard Version "I'm headed down the road that everyone who lives on earth travels, so be strong and demonstrate that you're a grown man Majority Standard Bible ?I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. NET Bible "I am about to die. Be strong and become a man! New Heart English Bible "I am going the way of all the earth. You be strong therefore, and show yourself a man; Webster's Bible Translation I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man; World English Bible “I am going the way of all the earth. You be strong therefore, and show yourself a man; Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“I am going in the way of all the earth, and you have been strong, and become a man, Young's Literal Translation 'I am going in the way of all the earth, and thou hast been strong, and become a man, Smith's Literal Translation I go in the way of all the earth: and be thou strong, and be for a man; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI am going the way of all flesh: take thou courage, and shew thyself a man. Catholic Public Domain Version “I am entering the way of all the earth. Be strengthened and be a good man. New American Bible “I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong and be a man! New Revised Standard Version “I am about to go the way of all the earth. Be strong, be courageous, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI go the way of all the earth; be strong therefore, and show yourself a man; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “I shall go in the way of all the Earth. Be strong and be a man. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I go the way of all the earth; be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man; Brenton Septuagint Translation but be thou strong, and shew thyself a man; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Instructs Solomon1As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, 2“I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. 3And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as is written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,… Cross References Joshua 23:14 Now behold, today I am going the way of all the earth, and you know with all your heart and soul that not one of the good promises the LORD your God made to you has failed. Everything was fulfilled for you; not one promise has failed. 2 Timothy 4:6-7 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Deuteronomy 31:7-8 Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” 1 Chronicles 22:13 Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. 1 Samuel 4:9 Take courage and be men, O Philistines! Otherwise, you will serve the Hebrews just as they served you. Now be men and fight!” Philippians 1:20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 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. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Joshua 1:6-7 Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. / Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. 2 Samuel 10:12 Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. / Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. / Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. ... 2 Peter 1:13-15 I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body, / because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. / And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times. Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. / Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 2 Samuel 23:1-2 These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: / The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue. Treasury of Scripture I go the way of all the earth: be you strong therefore, and show yourself a man; I go Joshua 23:14 And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof. Job 16:22 When a few years are come, then I shall go the way whence I shall not return. Job 30:23 For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living. be thou Deuteronomy 17:19,20 And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them: … Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Joshua 1:6,7 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them… and shew 1 Kings 3:7 And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in. 2 Samuel 10:12 Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good. Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Jump to Previous Courage Earth Good Show Strong Thyself WayJump to Next Courage Earth Good Show Strong Thyself Way1 Kings 2 1. David, having given a charge to Solomon3. of Reverence 5. of Joab 7. of Barzillai 8. of Shimei 10. Solomon succeeds 12. Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag, 13. is put to death 26. Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood 28. Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain 35. Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's 36. Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death. I am about to go the way of all the earth. This phrase reflects the universal reality of mortality. David, nearing the end of his life, acknowledges the inevitability of death, a theme echoed throughout Scripture (e.g., Genesis 3:19, Ecclesiastes 3:20). The phrase "the way of all the earth" suggests that death is a common destiny for all living beings, emphasizing the transient nature of human life. This acknowledgment of mortality is a call to live with an eternal perspective, as seen in Psalm 90:12, where Moses prays for wisdom to number our days. David's awareness of his impending death also sets the stage for the transfer of leadership to Solomon, highlighting the importance of succession and legacy in biblical narratives. So be strong and prove yourself a man. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his leadership. At this point, he is nearing the end of his life and is giving final instructions to his son Solomon. 2. Solomon The son of David and Bathsheba, who is about to succeed David as king. He is known for his wisdom, wealth, and building the Temple in Jerusalem. 3. Israel The nation over which David has reigned and Solomon will soon rule. It is a united kingdom at this time, consisting of the twelve tribes. 4. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, where David established his throne and where Solomon will continue to reign. 5. The Way of All the Earth A phrase indicating death, emphasizing the mortality of all human beings. Teaching Points The Universality of MortalityDavid acknowledges his impending death, reminding us of the brevity of life and the importance of living with purpose and intention. Strength and Courage in Leadership David's charge to Solomon to "be strong" is a call to moral and spiritual fortitude, essential for godly leadership. Proving Manhood through Obedience The phrase "prove yourself a man" suggests that true maturity and manhood are demonstrated through obedience to God's commands and fulfilling one's responsibilities. Legacy and Succession David's instructions to Solomon highlight the importance of preparing the next generation to carry on God's work, emphasizing mentorship and discipleship. Reliance on God’s Strength The call to be strong is not about self-reliance but about drawing strength from God, as seen throughout Scripture.(2) I go the way of all the earth.--Comp. Joshua 23:14. Hebrew “Iאָנֹכִ֣י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I am about to go הֹלֵ֔ךְ (hō·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk the way בְּדֶ֖רֶךְ (bə·ḏe·reḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every of the earth. הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land So be strong וְחָזַקְתָּ֖ (wə·ḥā·zaq·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer and prove yourself וְהָיִ֥יתָֽ (wə·hā·yî·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a man. לְאִֽישׁ׃ (lə·’îš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person Links 1 Kings 2:2 NIV1 Kings 2:2 NLT 1 Kings 2:2 ESV 1 Kings 2:2 NASB 1 Kings 2:2 KJV 1 Kings 2:2 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 2:2 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 2:2 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 2:2 French Bible 1 Kings 2:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 2:2 I am going the way of all (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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