KJV ORIGINAL
For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I was my father's son, young and tenderly loved, the only child my mother cherished.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is sharing how he was deeply loved and treasured by both his parents as their precious child.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King Solomon's teaching to his own son, where he reflects on his childhood relationship with his parents, King David and Bathsheba. Solomon is emphasizing how his father David passed down wisdom to him, just as he is now passing it to the next generation. This creates a beautiful picture of generational wisdom flowing from parent to child in ancient Israel.
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