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The King James Bible, also known as the Authorized Version, was commissioned by King James I of England in 1604. He appointed a group of scholars to revise existing English translations of The Bible to create a new authoritative version.

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What is the connection between King James I and the Bible?

The King James Version of the bible was commisioned by King James of England back in the 1600's.


Was King James a king in the Bible?

No, King James was the English king who had the bible translated from latin to english... hence, the King James' version of the bible.


When was the King James Bible adapted?

The King James Bible was adapted in 1611.


How many times is King James mentioned in the Bible?

The Bible was written long before King James. And his version was not originally called the King James Bible.


Role of King James in Bible?

King James I of England had the Bible translated into English.


Who was King James in the Bible?

King James 1st was responsible for ordering the creation of the King James Version of the Bible which was completed in 1611.


Why did king James ask to name bible after his name?

King James authorized the Bible to be written.


How many words in King James bible?

The King James Bible was originally published in 1611 under the order of King James of England. There are 783,137 words in this version of the Bible.


Did King James write the King James Bible?

No but he authorised it.


What was the date that the King James Version Bible was completed?

King James version of the Bible was completed in 1611.


Is 'pyramid with an eye' quoted in the Bible?

I have not seen this quoted in the King James or the New King James bible.


Was King James the first person to write the Bible?

King James was not the first person to write the Bible.