2 Kings 17:38

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Do not forget the covenant I have made with you. Do not worship other gods,

American Standard Version (1901)

and the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods:

Bible in Basic English

And you are to keep in memory the agreement which I have made with you; and you are to have no other gods.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the covenant that he made with you, you shall not forget: neither shall ye worship strange gods,

Free Bible Version

Don't forget the agreement I have made with you, and don't worship other gods.

Geneva Bible 1599

And forget not the couenant that I haue made with you, neither feare ye other gods,

King James (Authorized) Version

And the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods.

Translation for Translators

And you must not forget the agreement that I made with your ancestors. You must not revere other gods.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and the covenant that I have made with you, you will not forget; neither will you honor other gods.

Noah Webster Bible

And the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods.

World English Bible

You shall not forget the covenant that I have made with you. You shall not fear other gods.

Young's Literal Translation

and the covenant that I have made with you ye do not forget, and ye do not fear other gods;

Context

Samaria Resettled

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,³⁹but worship the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hands of all your enemies.”

Summary

This verse emphasizes the importance of following God's commandments and not turning away from His ways. It highlights the significance of obedience and faithfulness in maintaining a close relationship with God. By adhering to His instructions and statutes, the Israelites were reminded of their covenant with God and the blessings that come from honoring it. The verse serves as a reminder for believers to remain steadfast in their commitment to God and to live according to His will.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But the Lord your God ye shall fear,.... Or worship him, both internally and externally, according to his revealed will; for the fear of God includes both internal and external worship: and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies; that is, provided they feared and served him as he required, and it became them to do.

2 Kings 17:38

Samaria Resettled

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Do not forget the covenant I have made with you. Do not worship other gods,

American Standard Version (1901)

and the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods:

Bible in Basic English

And you are to keep in memory the agreement which I have made with you; and you are to have no other gods.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the covenant that he made with you, you shall not forget: neither shall ye worship strange gods,

Free Bible Version

Don't forget the agreement I have made with you, and don't worship other gods.

Geneva Bible 1599

And forget not the couenant that I haue made with you, neither feare ye other gods,

King James (Authorized) Version

And the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods.

Translation for Translators

And you must not forget the agreement that I made with your ancestors. You must not revere other gods.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and the covenant that I have made with you, you will not forget; neither will you honor other gods.

Noah Webster Bible

And the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods.

World English Bible

You shall not forget the covenant that I have made with you. You shall not fear other gods.

Young's Literal Translation

and the covenant that I have made with you ye do not forget, and ye do not fear other gods;