2 Kings 17:38

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

2 Kings 17:38 in Other Translations

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

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

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

38 And the covenant he made with you, don't forget your part in that. And don't worship other gods!

38 Do not forget the covenant that I have made with you. Do not fear 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 the LORD, who brought you up out of Egypt with mighty power and outstretched arm, is the one you must worship. To him you shall bow down and to him offer sacrifices.

37 You must always be careful to keep the decrees and regulations, the laws and commands he wrote for you. Do not worship other gods.

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

39 Rather, worship the LORD your God; it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

40 They would not listen, however, but persisted in their former practices.

Cross References

• 1. S Deuteronomy 4:23; Deuteronomy 6:12