1 Kings 1:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the king sware, and said, As the LORD liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the king made a solemn promise, saying, 'As surely as the LORD lives, who has rescued my soul from all trouble,'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

King David is making a sacred oath by invoking God's name, acknowledging that God has delivered him from every difficult situation in his life.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during David's final days as king when there was political turmoil over succession. Adonijah had declared himself king, but Bathsheba reminded David of his promise that Solomon would be the next king. David is now making a solemn oath to fulfill that promise, calling upon God as his witness.

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