1 Kings 2:37

KJV

For it shall be, that on the day thou goest out, and passest over the brook Kidron, thou shalt know for certain that thou shalt surely die: thy blood shall be upon thine own head.

— 1 Kings 2:37, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. David's deathbed instructions to Solomon include keeping the law of Moses, dealing with Joab for his murders, repaying Barzillai's sons, and eliminating Shimei. David dies after forty years of reign. Solomon consolidates power: Adonijah is executed for requesting Abishag; Abiathar …

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Other Translations

ASV

For on the day thou goest out, and passest over the brook Kidron, know thou for certain that thou shalt surely die: thy blood shall be upon thine own head.

YLT

and it hath been, in the day of thy going out, and thou hast passed over the brook Kidron, thou dost certainly know that thou dost surely die--thy blood is on thy head.'

BBE

For be certain that on the day when you go out and go over the stream Kidron, death will overtake you: and your blood will be on your head.

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