1 Kings 2:4
That the Lord may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel.
Context
This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. David's deathbed instructions to Solomon include keeping the law of Moses, dealing with Joab for his murders, repaying Barzillai's sons, and eliminating Shimei. David dies after forty years of reign. Solomon consolidates power: Adonijah is executed for requesting Abishag; Abiathar …
Other Translations
that Jehovah may establish his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel.
so that Jehovah doth establish His word which He spake unto me, saying, If thy sons observe their way to walk before Me in truth, with all their heart, and with all their soul; saying, There is not cut off a man of thine from the throne of Israel.
So that the Lord may give effect to what he said of me, If your children give attention to their ways, living uprightly before me with all their heart and their soul, you will never be without a man to be king in Israel.
Cross References
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According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.
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Now, my son, the Lord be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the Lord thy God, …
And of all my sons, (for the Lord hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to …
Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as …
And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and …
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, …
And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,