2 Kings 17:37

Verse

And you must always be careful to observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments He wrote for you. Do not worship other gods.

American Standard Version (1901)

and the statutes and the ordinances, and the law and the commandment, which he wrote for you, ye shall observe to do for evermore; and ye shall not fear other gods:

Bible in Basic English

And the rules and the orders and the law which he put in writing for you, you are to keep and do for ever; you are to have no other gods.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the ceremonies, and judgments, and law, and the commandment, which he wrote for you, you shall observe to do them always: and you shall not fear strange gods.

Free Bible Version

Always pay attention to observe the regulations, requirements, laws, and commandments he gave you in writing, and don't worship other gods.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also keepe ye diligently the statutes and the ordinances, and the Lawe, and the commandement, which he wrote for you, that ye do them continually, and feare not other gods.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the statutes, and the ordinances, and the law, and the commandment, which he wrote for you, ye shall observe to do for evermore; and ye shall not fear other gods.

Translation for Translators

You must always obey the laws and commands that I told Moses to write for you. You must not worship other gods.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The statutes and the decrees, the law and the commandments that he wrote for you, you will keep them forever. So you must not fear other gods,

Noah Webster Bible

And the statutes, and the ordinances, and the law, and the commandment which he wrote for you, ye shall observe to do for evermore; and ye shall not fear other gods.

World English Bible

The statutes and the ordinances, and the law and the commandment which he wrote for you, you shall observe to do forever more. You shall not fear other gods.

Young's Literal Translation

and the statutes, and the judgments, and the law, and the command, that He wrote for you, ye observe to do all the days, and ye do not fear other gods;

Context

Samaria Resettled

³⁶Instead, worship the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power and an outstretched arm. You are to bow down to Him and offer sacrifices to Him.³⁷And you must always be careful to observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments He wrote for you. Do not worship other gods.³⁸Do not forget the covenant I have made with you. Do not worship other gods,

Summary

This verse emphasizes the importance of following God's commandments and ordinances as outlined in the Law of Moses. It highlights the necessity of wholehearted devotion to God and obedience to His statutes, warning against worshiping other gods or idols. The verse underscores the significance of faithfulness to God as the key to experiencing His blessings and protection. By honoring God and His covenant, the Israelites were assured of His presence and favor in their lives. This verse serves as a reminder for believers to prioritize their relationship with God above all else.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the covenant that I have made with you, ye shall not forget,.... The law given at Mount Sinai; the first table of which chiefly concerned the worship of the one true and living God, and forbid the worship of any other, as follows: neither shall ye fear other gods; or make them the object of worship.