2 Kings 17:38

38 Do not forget the covenant I made with you, and do not 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 But worship only the LORD, who brought you out of Egypt with great strength and a powerful arm. Bow down to him alone, and offer sacrifices only to him.

37 Be careful at all times to obey the decrees, regulations, instructions, and commands that he wrote for you. You must not worship other gods.

38 Do not forget the covenant I made with you, and do not worship other gods.

39 You must worship only the LORD your God. He is the one who will rescue you from all your enemies.”

40 But the people would not listen and continued to follow their former practices.