2 Kings 17:38 web — You shall not forget the covenant that I have made with you; neither shall you fear other gods.

World English Bible

"You shall not forget the covenant that I have made with you; neither shall you fear other gods."

— 2 Kings 17:38, World English Bible

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2 Kings 17 — Context

35

with whom Yahweh had made a covenant, and commanded them, saying, "You shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them;

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but you shall fear Yahweh, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt with great power and with an outstretched arm, and you shall bow yourselves to him, and you shall sacrifice to him.

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The statutes and the ordinances, and the law and the commandment, which he wrote for you, you shall observe to do forevermore. You shall not fear other gods.

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

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But you shall fear Yahweh your God; and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies."

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However they did not listen, but they did what they did before.

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So these nations feared Yahweh, and served their engraved images. Their children likewise, and their children's children, as their fathers did, so they do to this 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 World English Bible reads: “You shall not forget the covenant that I have made with you; neither shall you fear other 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 (WEB): “You shall not forget the covenant that I have made with you; neither shall you fear other 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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