King James Version
The King James Version (KJV), also the King James Bible (KJB) and the Authorized Version, is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England, which was commissioned in 1604 and published in 1611, by sponsorship of King James VI and I. The books of the King James Version include the 39 books of the Old Testament, an intertestamental section containing 14 books of the Apocrypha, and the 27 books of the New Testament. Noted for its "majesty of style", the King James Version has been described as one of the most important books in English culture and a driving force in the shaping of the English-speaking world.
The KJV was first printed by John Norton and Robert Barker, who both held the post of the King's Printer, and was the third translation into English language approved by the English Church authorities: The first had been the Great Bible, commissioned in the reign of King Henry VIII (1535), and the second had been the Bishops' Bible, commissioned in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1568). In Geneva, Switzerland, the first generation of Protestant Reformers had produced the Geneva Bible of 1560 from the original Hebrew and Greek scriptures, which was influential in the writing of the Authorized King James Version.
In January 1604, King James convened the Hampton Court Conference, where a new English version was conceived in response to the problems of the earlier translations perceived by the Puritans, a faction of the Church of England.
Books by King James Version
The Bible, King James Version (KJV) - Introduction
The King James Version (KJV), also the King James Bible (KJB) and the Authorized Version, is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England, which was commissioned in 1604 and published in 1611, by sponsorship of King James V...
Advent readings and spoken hymns
Advent readings and spoken hymns for each of the Four Sundays of the Advent Season.
Bible (KJV) 17: Esther
Esther appears in the Bible as a woman of deep piety, faith, courage, patriotism, and caution, combined with resolution; a dutiful daughter to her adopted father, docile and obedient to his counsels, and anxious to share the king’s favour with him fo...
Bible (KJV) 19: Psalm 133
LibriVox volunteers bring you eight different recordings of Psalm 133, to celebrate United Nations Day. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of October 22nd, 2006.
Bible (KJV) NT 26: Jude
The Epistle of Jude is a brief book of only a single chapter with 25 verses. It is a general epistle, that is, a letter meant to be circulated and read in all the early Christian churches. Although brief, the content of the book is dense. Many exampl...
Bible (KJV) NT 20: James
The writer of this letter instructs the early Christians on the value of showing patience, controlling an unruly tongue and treating all people with kindness without respect to their social position. It also provides the basis for the practice of ble...
Bible (KJV) NT 01: The Sermon On the Mount, Matthew 5-7
The Sermon On The Mount is one of the teachings in the ministry of Jesus Christ. In The Sermon On The Mount is found many sayings and important precepts held by Christian churches, sayings such as The Beatitudes, The Lord's Prayer, and other teaching...
Bible (KJV) NT 03: Luke
The Gospel of Luke is the most literary of the four gospels which recount the life and work of Jesus Christ. Although anonymous, the book is generally attributed to Luke, a physician and a missionary companion of the Apostle Paul. His account contain...
Bible (KJV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: Prayer of Manasses
The Prayer of Manasses is supposed to have been the prayer of Manasses King of Judah when he repented from his idolatrous ways when he was held captive by the Assyrians in Babylon. Manasseh’s evil ways are recorded in 2 Kings 21:1-18, and the account...
Bible (KJV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: Additions to Daniel
The Additions to Daniel comprise three chapters not found in the Hebrew/Aramaic text of Daniel. The text of these chapters is found in the Greek Septuagint and in the earlier Old Greek translation. They are accepted as canonical and translated as suc...
Bible (KJV) 00: Introduction
The introduction to the KJV Bible revealed the thanks of the translators to "TO THE MOST HIGH AND MIGHTY PRINCE JAMES, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, KING OF GREAT BRITAIN, FRANCE, AND IRELAND". It is fitting to read, as it reminds contemporary readers of the...
Bible (KJV) 01-03: Genesis, Exodus and Leviticus
The King James Version is an English translation of the Christian Bible begun in 1604 and first published in 1611 by the Church of England. In common with most other translations of the period, the New Testament was translated from the Textus Receptu...
Bible (KJV) 00: Preface
The preface to the KJV Bible is fitting to read, as it reminds contemporary readers of the transitory nature of all Bible translations. The preface is a necessary, though often unread, gift from the translators to readers of the KJV. If you read this...
Bible (KJV) 09: 1 Samuel
The first book of Samuel is a historical account of the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the last of the judges of Israel, and the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. It is a story of faith, obedience, and the consequences of disobedience...
Bible (KJV) 29: Joel
The Book of Joel is a prophetic book in the Hebrew Bible, focusing on the imminent judgment of God upon the nation of Israel. It details a devastating plague of locusts that symbolizes God's wrath and serves as a warning against sin and idolatry. The...
Bible (KJV) 10: 2 Samuel
The second book of Samuel tells the story of David's reign as king of Israel. David is a complex and flawed character, but he is also a great leader who brings peace and prosperity to his kingdom. The book also tells the story of David's son, Solomon...
Bible (KJV) 07: Judges
The book of Judges is a historical account of the period of time in Israel's history between the conquest of Canaan under Joshua and the establishment of the monarchy under Saul. The book is named after the judges who led Israel during this time peri...
Bible (KJV) 11: 1 Kings
1 Kings is a book in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) that narrates the history of the Israelite kingdom from the final years of King David's reign through the reign of his son Solomon. The book continues to chronicle the division of the kingdom into...
Bible (KJV) 25: Lamentations
The Book of Lamentations, attributed to the prophet Jeremiah, is a collection of five mournful poems that depict the devastation of Jerusalem and the suffering of its people during the Babylonian siege and conquest in 586 BC. Written in a style chara...
Bible (KJV) 06: Joshua
The Book of Joshua is a historical account of the Israelites' entry into the Promised Land of Canaan after the death of Moses. Joshua, the successor to Moses, led the Israelites in conquering the land and dividing it among the twelve tribes.
Bible (KJV) 19: Psalms (version 2)
The Book of Psalms, a collection of 150 poems, offers a diverse range of human emotions, from profound despair to ecstatic joy. It serves as a powerful tool for personal reflection, expressing a deep connection to God, and exploring themes of faith,...
Bible (KJV) NT 10: Ephesians
The Book of Ephesians, written by the Apostle Paul, is a powerful letter addressed to the early Christian church in Ephesus. It delves into the profound truths of the Christian faith, emphasizing the unity of believers in Christ, regardless of their...
Bible (KJV) NT 17: Titus
The Epistle to Titus is a letter written by the apostle Paul to his protégé Titus, who was serving as a pastor on the island of Crete. The letter provides instructions on how to organize and lead a church, including the qualifications for elders and...
Bible (KJV) NT 18: Philemon
The Epistle to Philemon is a short letter written by the Apostle Paul while imprisoned in Rome. It addresses the issue of slavery and forgiveness, urging Philemon, a prominent member of the Colossian church, to welcome back his runaway slave, Onesimu...
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