2 Kings 17:38 Do not forget the covenant I have made with you. Do not worship other gods,

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

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

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

Berean Standard Bible
Do not forget the covenant I have made with you. Do not worship other gods,

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

New King James Version
And the covenant that I have made with you, you shall not forget, nor shall you fear other gods.

New American Standard Bible
The covenant that I have made with you, you shall not forget, nor shall you fear other gods.

NASB 1995
“The covenant that I have made with you, you shall not forget, nor shall you fear other gods.

NASB 1977
“And the covenant that I have made with you, you shall not forget, nor shall you fear other gods.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the covenant that I have cut with you, you shall not forget, nor shall you fear other gods.

Amplified Bible
The covenant that I have made with you, you shall not forget; you shall not fear other gods.

Christian Standard Bible
Do not forget the covenant that I have made with you. Do not fear other gods,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Do not forget the covenant that I have made with you. Do not fear other gods,

American Standard Version
and the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods:

Contemporary English Version
and remember the solemn agreement between us. I will say it again: Do not worship any god

English Revised Version
and the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Never forget the promise I made to you. Never worship other gods.

Good News Translation
and you shall not forget the covenant I made with you.

International Standard Version
You are not to forget the covenant that I've made with you, and you are not to fear other gods.

Majority Standard Bible
Do not forget the covenant I have made with you. Do not worship other gods,

NET Bible
You must never forget the agreement I made with you, and you must not worship other gods.

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

Webster's Bible Translation
And the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods.

World English Bible
You shall not forget the covenant that I have made with you. You shall not fear other gods.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and you do not forget the covenant that I have made with you, and you do not fear other gods;

Young's Literal Translation
and the covenant that I have made with you ye do not forget, and ye do not fear other gods;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the covenant which I cut out with you ye shall not forget; and ye shall not fear other gods.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the covenant that he made with you, you shall not forget: neither shall ye 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.

New American Bible
The covenant I made with you, you must not forget; you must not venerate other gods.

New Revised Standard Version
you shall not forget the covenant that I have made with you. You shall not worship other gods,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the covenant that I have made with you, you shall not forget; neither shall you worship the gods of the Gentiles.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the covenant that I have covenanted with you, you shall not forget, and you shall not fear the gods of the Gentiles.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
and the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Neither shall ye forget the covenant which he made with you: and ye shall not fear other gods.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Israel's Cities Resettled by Foreigners
…37And you must always be careful to observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments He wrote for you. Do not worship other gods. 38Do not forget the covenant I have made with you. Do not worship other gods, 39but worship the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hands of all your enemies.”…

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Cross References

Exodus 20:3-4
You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath.

Deuteronomy 5:7-9
You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

Deuteronomy 6:14-15
Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you. / For the LORD your God, who is among you, is a jealous God. Otherwise the anger of the LORD your God will be kindled against you, and He will wipe you off the face of the earth.

Deuteronomy 11:28
but a curse if you disobey the commandments of the LORD your God and turn aside from the path I command you today by following other gods, which you have not known.

Deuteronomy 13:4
You are to follow the LORD your God and fear Him. Keep His commandments and listen to His voice; serve Him and hold fast to Him.

Joshua 23:16
If you transgress the covenant of the LORD your God, which He commanded you, and go and serve other gods and bow down to them, then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and you will quickly perish from this good land He has given you.”

Judges 2:12
Thus they forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, and they followed after various gods of the peoples around them. They bowed down to them and provoked the LORD to anger,

1 Kings 9:6-7
But if indeed you or your sons turn away from following Me and do not keep the commandments and statutes I have set before you, and if you go off to serve and worship other gods, / then I will cut off Israel from the land that I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. Then Israel will become an object of scorn and ridicule among all peoples.

2 Kings 18:12
This happened because they did not listen to the voice of the LORD their God, but violated His covenant—all that Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded—and would neither listen nor obey.

Jeremiah 25:6
Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’

Jeremiah 35:15
Again and again I have sent you all My servants the prophets, proclaiming: ‘Turn now, each of you, from your wicked ways, and correct your actions. Do not go after other gods to serve them. Live in the land that I have given to you and your fathers.’ But you have not inclined your ear or listened to Me.

Hosea 13:4
Yet I am the LORD your God ever since the land of Egypt; you know no God but Me, for there is no Savior besides Me.

Matthew 4:10
“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”

Matthew 22:37-38
Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment.

Mark 12:29-30
Jesus replied, “This is the most important: ‘Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One. / Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’

Treasury of Scripture

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

ye shall not forget

Deuteronomy 4:23
Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and make you a graven image, or the likeness of any thing, which the LORD thy God hath forbidden thee.

Deuteronomy 6:12
Then beware lest thou forget the LORD, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.

Deuteronomy 8:14-18
Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the LORD thy God, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage; …

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2 Kings 17

1. Hoshea the Last King of Israel
3. Being subdued by Shalmaneser, he conspires against him with So, king of Egypt
5. Samaria for sinning is led into captivity
24. The strange nations transplanted into Samaria make a mixture of religions.

Berean Study Bible

Do not forget
The phrase "do not forget" is a powerful admonition that echoes throughout the Scriptures, emphasizing the importance of remembrance in the life of faith. In Hebrew, the word for "forget" is "שָׁכַח" (shakach), which implies neglect or a lapse in memory. This command serves as a reminder to the Israelites to keep God's covenant at the forefront of their minds and hearts. In a historical context, the Israelites were prone to forgetfulness, often turning away from God to follow the practices of surrounding nations. This call to remembrance is not merely intellectual but involves a deep, active engagement with God's promises and commands.

the covenant
The term "covenant" in Hebrew is "בְּרִית" (berit), signifying a solemn agreement or promise between God and His people. This covenant is central to the identity of Israel as God's chosen people, beginning with Abraham and reaffirmed through Moses at Sinai. It encompasses laws, promises, and a relationship that requires fidelity and obedience. The covenant is not just a legal contract but a relational bond that demands loyalty and love. In the broader biblical narrative, this covenant foreshadows the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ, which offers redemption and eternal relationship with God.

I have made with you
This phrase underscores the personal and divine initiative in the covenant relationship. God is the one who initiates and establishes the covenant, highlighting His sovereignty and grace. The use of "I" emphasizes God's active role and commitment to His people. Historically, this reflects the unique relationship between God and Israel, where God chose them not because of their merit but out of His love and purpose. This divine initiative is a source of assurance and calls for a response of faithfulness from the people.

and do not worship
The command "do not worship" is a direct prohibition against idolatry, which was a persistent temptation for Israel. The Hebrew word for "worship" is "עָבַד" (avad), meaning to serve or to work for. Worship in the biblical sense involves devotion, service, and allegiance. This command is a call to exclusive worship of Yahweh, rejecting all forms of idolatry. In the ancient Near Eastern context, idolatry was rampant, and Israel's distinctiveness was to be found in their exclusive worship of the one true God.

other gods
The phrase "other gods" refers to the deities worshiped by the surrounding nations, such as Baal, Asherah, and Molech. These "gods" were often associated with fertility, weather, and war, and their worship included practices that were abhorrent to Yahweh, such as child sacrifice and ritual prostitution. The command to avoid worshiping other gods is rooted in the first commandment, "You shall have no other gods before Me" (Exodus 20:3). This prohibition is not only about avoiding false deities but also about maintaining the purity and holiness of the worship of Yahweh. It is a call to recognize the uniqueness and supremacy of the God of Israel, who alone is worthy of worship and allegiance.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(38) Neither shall ye fear other gods.--This formula is repeated thrice (2Kings 17:35; 2Kings 17:37-38), as the main point of the covenant between Jehovah and Israel.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 38. - And the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget. The "covenant" intended is not the covenant of circumcision, which God made with Abraham (Genesis 17:9-14), but the covenant of protection and obedience made at Sinai between God and the entire people (Exodus 19:5-8), and most solemnly ratified by sprinkling with blood and by a covenant feast, as related in Exodus 24:3-11. This was the covenant which Israel had been warned so frequently not to "forget" (Deuteronomy 4:23; Deuteronomy 8:11; Deuteronomy 26:13; Proverbs 2:17), yet which they had "forgotten," or, at any rate, "forsaken," as already declared in ver. 15. Neither shall ye fear other gods. The writer has probably a practical object in his reiteration. He expects his words to reach the ears of the mixed race inhabiting Samaria in his day, and would fain warn them against their idolatrous practices, and point them to the pure worship of Jehovah. It is pleasing to remember that ultimately the mixed race was won to the true faith, and that the Samaritans of our Lord's time were as true worshippers of Jehovah, and as zealous followers of the Law, as the Jews themselves. The interesting community at Nablous still maintains Samaritan forms, and reads the Samaritan Pentateuch.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Do not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

forget
תִשְׁכָּ֑חוּ (ṯiš·kā·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 7911: To mislay, to be oblivious of, from want of memory, attention

the covenant
וְהַבְּרִ֛ית (wə·hab·bə·rîṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1285: A covenant

I have made
כָּרַ֥תִּי (kā·rat·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant

with you.
אִתְּכֶ֖ם (’it·tə·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

Do not
וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

worship
תִֽירְא֖וּ (ṯî·rə·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

other
אֲחֵרִֽים׃ (’ă·ḥê·rîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other

gods,
אֱלֹהִ֥ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

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