Today's Reading | May 23, 2025
1 Kings 2:1–12
Introduction 1 Kings 2:1–12: As he prepares to die, David gives final instructions to his son Solomon. These instructions include obedience to the Law of Moses as well as naming those Solomon is to put to death. Today’s Key Verse: 1 Kings 2:3a [David said to Solomon:] “Do what the LORD your God orders you to do. Obey all his…
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