Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

It is Solomon’s royal litter
surrounded by 60 warriors
from the mighty of Israel.

New American Standard Bible

“Behold, it is the traveling couch of Solomon;
Sixty mighty men around it,
Of the mighty men of Israel.

King James Version

Behold his bed, which is Solomon's; threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.

International Standard Version

Look! It's Solomon's sedan chair, with 60 of the best soldiers in Israel surrounding it.

A Conservative Version

Behold, it is the litter of Solomon. Sixty mighty men are around it, of the mighty men of Israel.

American Standard Version

Behold, it is the litter of Solomon; Threescore mighty men are about it, Of the mighty men of Israel.

Amplified

(The Chorus)
“Behold, it is the couch (palanquin) of Solomon;
Sixty mighty men around it,
Of the mighty men of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

See, it is the bed of Solomon; sixty men of war are about it, of the army of Israel,

Darby Translation

Behold his couch, Solomon's own: Threescore mighty men are about it, Of the mighty of Israel.

Julia Smith Translation

Behold his bed of Solomon: sixty strong ones round about it from the strong ones of Israel.

King James 2000

Behold the couch, which is Solomon's; threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Look! [It is] Solomon's {portable couch}! Sixty mighty men surround {it}, the mighty men of Israel.

Modern King James verseion

Behold his bed, Solomon's! Sixty mighty men are around it, of Israel's mighty men.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Behold, about Solomon's bedstead there stand sixty valiant men of the most mighty in Israel.

NET Bible

Look! It is Solomon's portable couch! It is surrounded by sixty warriors, some of Israel's mightiest warriors.

New Heart English Bible

Behold, it is Solomon's carriage. Sixty mighty men are around it, of the mighty men of Israel.

The Emphasized Bible

Lo! his couch, -- tis Solomon's own, Threescore heroes, around it, - of the heroes of Israel:

Webster

Behold his bed, which is Solomon's; sixty valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.

World English Bible

Behold, it is Solomon's carriage! Sixty mighty men are around it, of the mighty men of Israel.

Youngs Literal Translation

Lo, his couch, that is Solomon's, Sixty mighty ones are around it, Of the mighty of Israel,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
מטּה 
Mittah 
Usage: 29

שׁלמה 
Sh@lomoh 
Usage: 293

שׁשּׁים 
Shishshiym 
Usage: 59

גּבּר גּבּור 
Gibbowr 
Usage: 159

סביבה סביב 
Cabiyb 
Usage: 334

it, of the valiant
גּבּר גּבּור 
Gibbowr 
Usage: 159

Verse Info

Context Readings

Royal Wedding Procession

6 N What is this coming up from the wilderness
like columns of smoke,
scented with myrrh and frankincense
from every fragrant powder of the merchant?
7 It is Solomon’s royal litter
surrounded by 60 warriors
from the mighty of Israel.
8 All of them are skilled with swords
and trained in warfare.
Each has his sword at his side
to guard against the terror of the night.


Cross References

1 Samuel 8:16

He can take your male servants, your female servants, your best young men, and your donkeys and use them for his work.

1 Samuel 14:52

The conflict with the Philistines was fierce all of Saul’s days, so whenever Saul noticed any strong or brave man, he enlisted him.

1 Samuel 28:2

David replied to Achish, “Good, you will find out what your servant can do.”

So Achish said to David, “Very well, I will appoint you as my permanent bodyguard.”

1 Kings 9:22

But Solomon did not consign the Israelites to slavery; they were soldiers, his servants, his commanders, his captains, and commanders of his chariots and his cavalry.

1 Kings 14:27

King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them into the care of the captains of the royal escorts who guarded the entrance to the king’s palace.

2 Kings 6:17

Then Elisha prayed, “Lord, please open his eyes and let him see.” So the Lord opened the servant’s eyes. He looked and saw that the mountain was covered with horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Song of Songs 1:16

W How handsome you are, my love.
How delightful!
Our bed is lush with foliage;

Song of Songs 3:9

King Solomon made a sedan chair for himself
with wood from Lebanon.

Hebrews 1:14

Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve those who are going to inherit salvation?

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