1Ki 2:2 | JFB | STEP | 2. I go the way of all the earth-- a beautiful and impressive periphrasis for death. be thou strong, ... show thyself a man-- This counsel is similar to the apostolic direction ( ) and refers to the fortitude or strength of mind that was required to discharge the onerous functions of king.

‏ 1 Kings 2:2

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

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