1 Raja-raja 2:24

2:24 Now, as certainly as the Lord lives (he who made me secure, allowed me to sit on my father David’s throne, and established a dynasty ¹  for me as he promised), Adonijah will be executed today!”

1 Raja-raja 17:1

Elijah Visits a Widow in Sidonian Territory

17:1 Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As certainly as the Lord God of Israel lives (whom I serve), ²  there will be no dew or rain in the years ahead unless I give the command.” ³ 

1 Raja-raja 18:10

18:10 As certainly as the Lord your God lives, my master has sent to every nation and kingdom in an effort to find you. When they say, ‘He’s not here,’ he makes them ⁴  swear an oath that they could not find you.

[2:24]  ¹ tn Heb “house.”

[17:1]  ² tn Heb “before whom I stand.”

[17:1]  ³ tn Heb “except at the command of my word.”

[18:10]  ⁴ tn Heb “he makes the kingdom or the nation swear an oath.”