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1 Kings 2:4

ObedienceFaithfulness and loyaltyCovenant and promises

2 “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man.

3 And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as is written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,

and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’

5 Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet.

6 So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’
KJV
That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel.
WEB
Then the LORD may establish his word which he spoke concerning me, saying, ‘If your children are careful of their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail you,’ he said, ‘a man on the throne of Israel.’
ASV
That Jehovah may establish his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel.
DARBY
that Jehovah may confirm his word which he spoke concerning me, saying, If thy sons take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee, said he, a man upon the throne of Israel.
BLB
so that YHWH may fulfill His word that He spoke concerning me, saying, ‘If your sons take heed to their way, to walk before Me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul,’ He said, ‘Shall not be cut off to you a man on the throne of Israel.’
ÅB
for at Herren må oppfylle sitt ord, det som han talte om meg da han sa: Dersom dine sønner akter vel på sin vei så de vandrer for mitt åsyn i sannhet, av hele sitt hjerte og av hele sin sjel, så skal det - sa han - aldri fattes en mann av din slekt på Israels trone.
OTB
så Herren kan oppfylle sitt ord som Han talte om meg, og sa: ‘Hvis dine sønner tar seg i akt på sin vei, så de vandrer for mitt åsyn i sannhet med hele sitt hjerte og hele sin sjel, skal du aldri mangle en mann til å sitte på Israels trone.’
B1930
forat Herren må opfylle sitt ord, det som han talte om mig da han sa: Dersom dine sønner akter vel på sin vei så de vandrer for mitt åsyn i sannhet, av hele sitt hjerte og av hele sin sjel, så skal det - sa han - aldri fattes en mann av din ætt på Israels trone.

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Cross references

  • 2 Kings 20:3

    “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what was good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.

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  • 2 Samuel 7:25

    And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised,

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  • 1 Kings 8:25

    Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk before Me as you have done.’

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  • Psalms 132:11–12

    The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.

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  • Matthew 22:37

    Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’

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  • Psalms 89:29–37

    I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure.

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  • John 15:9–10

    As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.

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  • 2 Samuel 7:11–16

    and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that He Himself will establish a house for you.

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