The King James Version of the Bible was published on this day in history, May 2, 1611. King James I authorized the first official English-language version of the Bible in 1604.

The King James Version of the Bible was published on this day in history, May 2, 1611. King James I authorized the first official English-language version of the Bible in 1604.

He sponsored the world’s best-selling book—the King James Bible. ... a 37-year-old French nobleman who arrived at the Scottish court in 1579 and was James’s first cousin once removed.