2 Kings 18:6

Verse

He remained faithful to the LORD and did not turn from following Him; he kept the commandments that the LORD had given Moses.

American Standard Version (1901)

For he clave to Jehovah; he departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which Jehovah commanded Moses.

Bible in Basic English

For his heart was fixed on the Lord, not turning from his ways, and he did his orders which the Lord gave to Moses.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he stuck to the Lord, and departed not from his steps, but kept his commandments, which the Lord commanded Moses.

Free Bible Version

He stayed faithful to the Lord and did not give up following him. He kept the commandments that the Lord had given Moses.

Geneva Bible 1599

For he claue to the Lord, and departed not from him, but kept his commandements, which the Lord had commanded Moses.

King James (Authorized) Version

For he clave to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.

Translation for Translators

He remained loyal to Yahweh and never disobeyed him. He carefully obeyed all the commandments that Yahweh had given to Moses.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For he held on to Yahweh. He did not stop following him but kept his commandments, which Yahweh commanded Moses.

Noah Webster Bible

For he cleaved to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible

For he joined with Yahweh. He didn’t depart from following him, but kept his commandments, which Yahweh commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation

and he cleaveth to Jehovah, he hath not turned aside from after Him, and keepeth His commands that Jehovah commanded Moses.

Context

Hezekiah Destroys Idolatry in Judah

⁵Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. No king of Judah was like him, either before him or after him.⁶He remained faithful to the LORD and did not turn from following Him; he kept the commandments that the LORD had given Moses.

Summary

This verse highlights the faithfulness of King Hezekiah to the Lord by following in the ways of King David. Hezekiah removed the high places, broke down the sacred pillars, and cut down the Asherah poles, demonstrating his commitment to purify the land of idolatry. His actions reflect a desire to lead the people back to true worship of God, setting an example of obedience and devotion. Hezekiah's dedication to God's commandments resulted in his success and favor in the eyes of the Lord, leading to a period of peace and prosperity in Judah.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the Lord was with him,.... The Word of the Lord was for his help, as the Targum: and he prospered whithersoever he went forth; that is, to war: and he rebelled against the king of Assyria: which is explained in the next clause: and served him not; he refused to be his servant, as his father Ahaz had been, Kg2 16:7, to which he was not obliged by any agreement of his; and, if it was in his power, might lawfully shake off his yoke, which is all that is meant by rebelling against him; he refused to be tributary to him.