King James I wanted & cared for the Bible to be translated into the English language, and he wanted one perfect, 100% accurate English translation of the Bible for the English people to read
"His Maiefties next Care was for the Tranflation of the Bible, it being the ground of our Religion: His Maiesftie was defurous his People should have it in as much perfection, as the Industrie and Labors of the best Learned were able to afford it them."
(The Workes of the Most High and Mightie Prince, Iames, The Preface To The Reader [Source])
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