2 Kings 17:38

38 Never forget the promise I made to you. Never worship other gods.

2 Kings 17:38 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 17:38

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.

2 Kings 17:38 In-Context

36 Instead, worship the LORD, who used his great power and a mighty arm to bring you out of Egypt. Bow down to the LORD, and sacrifice to him.

37 Faithfully obey the laws, rules, teachings, and commands that he wrote for you: 'Never worship other gods.

38 Never forget the promise I made to you. Never worship other gods.

39 Instead, worship the LORD your God, and he will rescue you from your enemies.'"

40 The people of Israel had refused to listen and made up their own rules, as they had done from the beginning.