1 Kings 2:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man;

I go the way of all the earth - a beautiful and impressive periphrasis for death.

Be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man. This counsel is similar to the apostolic direction, 1 Corinthians 16:13, and refers to the fortitude or strength of mind that was required to discharge the onerous functions of king.

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1 Kings 2:2

2 I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man;