2 Kings 17:38 cpdv — And the covenant, which he struck with you, you shall not forget; neither shall you worship strange gods.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the covenant, which he struck with you, you shall not forget; neither shall you worship strange gods. "

— 2 Kings 17:38, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 17 — Context

35

And he had struck a covenant with them, and he had commanded them, saying: “You shall not fear foreign gods, and you shall not adore them, and you shall not worship them, and you shall not sacrifice to them.

36

But the Lord, your God, who led you away from the land of Egypt, with great strength and with an outstretched arm, him shall you fear, and him shall you adore, and to him shall you sacrifice.

37

Also, the ceremonies, and judgments, and law, and commandment, which he wrote for you, you shall keep so that you do them for all days. And you shall not fear strange gods.

38

And the covenant, which he struck with you, you shall not forget; neither shall you worship strange gods.

39

But you shall fear the Lord, your God. And he will rescue you from the hand of all your enemies.”

40

Yet truly, they did not listen to this. Instead, they acted in accord with their earlier custom.

41

And such were these nations: to some extent fearing the Lord, yet nevertheless also serving their idols. As for their sons and grandsons, just as their fathers acted, so also did they act, even to the present day.

2 Kings 17:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 17:38 say?
2 Kings 17:38 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the covenant, which he struck with you, you shall not forget; neither shall you worship strange gods. ”
Where is 2 Kings 17:38 in the Bible?
2 Kings 17:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 17, verse 38.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 17:38.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 17:38 in?
2 Kings 17:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 17:38?
2 Kings 17:38 reads (CPDV): “And the covenant, which he struck with you, you shall not forget; neither shall you worship strange gods. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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