1 Kings 2:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:3 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgme..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:3 — KJV
“And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: prosper: or, do wisely”
— 1 Kings 2:3 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:3 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 2:3
“In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:3: keep, lord, god
“But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:3: keep, charge, lord
“Thou hast avouched the LORD this day to be thy God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and to hearken unto his voice:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:3: keep, lord, god
“They clave to their brethren, their nobles, and entered into a curse, and into an oath, to walk in God's law, which was given by Moses the servant of God, and to observe and do all the commandments of the LORD our Lord, and his judgments and his statutes; by: Heb. by the hand of”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:3: lord, god, walk
“Therefore thou shalt love the LORD thy God, and keep his charge, and his statutes, and his judgments, and his commandments, alway.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:3: keep, charge, lord
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