Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The king stood by the pillar and renewed the covenant in the presence of the LORD—to follow the LORD and keep his commands, statutes and decrees with all his heart and all his soul, thus confirming the words of the covenant written in this book. Then all the people pledged themselves to the covenant. New Living Translation The king took his place of authority beside the pillar and renewed the covenant in the LORD’s presence. He pledged to obey the LORD by keeping all his commands, laws, and decrees with all his heart and soul. In this way, he confirmed all the terms of the covenant that were written in the scroll, and all the people pledged themselves to the covenant. English Standard Version And the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes with all his heart and all his soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people joined in the covenant. Berean Standard Bible So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. Berean Literal Bible And the king stood by the pillar, and he cut the covenant before the face of YHWH, to walk after YHWH and to keep His commandments and His testimonies and His statutes with all the heart and with all the soul, to establish the words of this covenant written in this book. And all the people stood in the covenant. King James Bible And the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes with all their heart and all their soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people stood to the covenant. New King James Version Then the king stood by a pillar and made a covenant before the LORD, to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments and His testimonies and His statutes, with all his heart and all his soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people took a stand for the covenant. New American Standard Bible And the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep His commandments, His provisions, and His statutes with all his heart and all his soul, to carry out the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. NASB 1995 The king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep His commandments and His testimonies and His statutes with all his heart and all his soul, to carry out the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. NASB 1977 And the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep His commandments and His testimonies and His statutes with all his heart and all his soul, to carry out the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. Legacy Standard Bible Then the king stood by the pillar and cut a covenant before Yahweh, to walk after Yahweh, and to keep His commandments and His testimonies and His statutes with all his heart and all his soul, to establish the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. Amplified Bible The king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD and to keep His commandments, His testimonies, and His statutes with all his heart and soul, to confirm the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. Berean Annotated Bible So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD {YHWH} to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. Christian Standard Bible Next, the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant in the LORD’s presence to follow the LORD and to keep his commands, his decrees, and his statutes with all his heart and with all his soul in order to carry out the words of this covenant that were written in this book; all the people agreed to the covenant. Holman Christian Standard Bible Next, the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant in the presence of the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commands, His decrees, and His statutes with all his mind and with all his heart, and to carry out the words of this covenant that were written in this book; all the people agreed to the covenant. American Standard Version And the king stood by the pillar, and made a covenant before Jehovah, to walk after Jehovah, and to keep his commandments, and his testimonies, and his statutes, with all his heart, and all his soul, to confirm the words of this covenant that were written in this book: and all the people stood to the covenant. Contemporary English Version After Josiah had finished reading, he stood by one of the columns. He asked the people to promise in the LORD's name to faithfully obey the LORD and to follow his commands. The people agreed to do everything written in the book. English Revised Version And the king stood by the pillar, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments, and his testimonies, and his statutes, with all his heart, and all his soul, to confirm the words of this covenant that were written in this book: and all the people stood to the covenant. GOD'S WORD® Translation The king stood beside the pillar and made a promise to the LORD that he would follow the LORD and obey his commands, instructions, and laws with all his heart and soul. He confirmed the terms of the promise written in this book. And all the people joined in the promise. Good News Translation He stood by the royal column and made a covenant with the LORD to obey him, to keep his laws and commands with all his heart and soul, and to put into practice the demands attached to the covenant, as written in the book. And all the people promised to keep the covenant. International Standard Version The king stood beside a pillar and made a covenant in the presence of the LORD: to follow after the LORD, to keep his commandments, his testimonies, and his statutes with all of his heart and soul, and to carry out what was written in the covenant contained in the book. All the people consented to enter into the covenant. NET Bible The king stood by the pillar and renewed the covenant before the LORD, agreeing to follow the LORD and to obey his commandments, laws, and rules with all his heart and being, by carrying out the terms of this covenant recorded on this scroll. All the people agreed to keep the covenant. New Heart English Bible The king stood by the pillar, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments, and his testimonies, and his statutes, with all his heart, and all his soul, to confirm the words of this covenant that were written in this scroll; and all the people stood to the covenant. Webster's Bible Translation And the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments, and his testimonies, and his statutes, with all their heart and all their soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people stood to the covenant. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. World English Bible The king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before Yahweh to walk after Yahweh and to keep his commandments, his testimonies, and his statutes with all his heart and all his soul, to confirm the words of this covenant that were written in this book; and all the people agreed to the covenant. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king stands by the pillar, and makes the covenant before YHWH, to walk after YHWH, and to keep His commands, and His testimonies, and His statutes, with all the heart, and with all the soul, to establish the words of this covenant that are written on this scroll, and all the people stand in the covenant. Berean Literal Bible And the king stood by the pillar, and he cut the covenant before the face of YHWH, to walk after YHWH and to keep His commandments and His testimonies and His statutes with all the heart and with all the soul, to establish the words of this covenant written in this book. And all the people stood in the covenant. Young's Literal Translation And the king standeth by the pillar, and maketh the covenant before Jehovah, to walk after Jehovah, and to keep His commands, and His testimonies, and His statutes, with all the heart, and with all the soul, to establish the words of this covenant that are written on this book, and all the people stand in the covenant. Smith's Literal Translation And the king will stand by the pillar, and he will cut out a covenant before Jehovah to go after Jehovah, and to watch his commands and his testimonies and his laws, with all the heart and with all the soul, and to raise up the words of this covenant written upon this book. And all the people will stand in the covenant. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king stood upon the step: and made a covenant with the Lord, to walk after the Lord, and to keep his commandments, and his testimonies and his ceremonies, with all their heart, and with all their soul, and to perform the words of this covenant, which were written in that book: and the people agreed to the covenant. Catholic Public Domain Version And the king stood upon the step. And he struck a covenant before the Lord, so that they would walk after the Lord, and keep his precepts and testimonies and ceremonies, with all their heart and with all their soul, and so that they would carry out the words of this covenant, which had been written in that book. And the people agreed to the covenant. New American Bible The king stood by the column and made a covenant in the presence of the LORD to follow the LORD and to observe his commandments, statutes, and decrees with his whole heart and soul, and to re-establish the words of the covenant written in this book. And all the people stood by the covenant. New Revised Standard Version The king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD, to follow the LORD, keeping his commandments, his decrees, and his statutes, with all his heart and all his soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. All the people joined in the covenant. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the king stood by a pillar and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes with all their heart and all their soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people agreed to the covenant. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the King stood by a pillar and he covenanted a covenant before LORD JEHOVAH to walk after LORD JEHOVAH to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his covenants with all their heart, and with all their soul, that they shall establish the words of this covenant that are written in this scroll. And all the people agreed to the covenant. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king stood on the platform, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep His commandments, and His testimonies, and His statutes, with all his heart, and all his soul, to confirm the words of this covenant that were written in this book; and all the people stood to the covenant. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the Lord, to walk after the Lord, to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his ordinances with all the heart and with all the soul, to confirm the words of this covenant; even the things written in this book. And all the people stood to the covenant. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Josiah Renews the Covenant…2And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the prophets—all the people small and great—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. 3So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. Cross References So the king stood by the pillar 2 Kings 11:14 And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!” 2 Chronicles 23:13 And she looked and saw the king standing by his pillar at the entrance. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, while the singers with musical instruments were leading the praises. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason, treason!” and made a covenant before the LORD Exodus 24:7-8 Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people, who replied, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.” / So Moses took the blood, splattered it on the people, and said, “This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words.” Joshua 24:25 On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people, and there at Shechem he established for them a statute and ordinance. to follow the LORD 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 22:5 But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.” and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes Deuteronomy 5:32-33 So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left. / You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. 1 Kings 2:3 And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, with all his heart and all his soul, Deuteronomy 6:5 And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. 2 Kings 22:11-13 When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes / and commanded Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Achbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king: / “Go and inquire of the LORD for me, for the people, and for all Judah concerning the words in this book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that burns against us because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book by doing all that is written about us.” Deuteronomy 31:24-26 When Moses had finished writing in a book the words of this law from beginning to end, / he gave this command to the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD: / “Take this Book of the Law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, so that it may remain there as a witness against you. Joshua 8:34-35 Afterward, Joshua read aloud all the words of the law—the blessings and the curses—according to all that is written in the Book of the Law. / There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded that Joshua failed to read before the whole assembly of Israel, including the women, the little ones, and the foreigners who lived among them. And all the people entered into the covenant. 2 Chronicles 15:12 Then they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and soul. Deuteronomy 29:12-13 so that you may enter into the covenant of the LORD your God, which He is making with you today, and into His oath, / and so that He may establish you today as His people, and He may be your God as He promised you and as He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Exodus 24:3 When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.” Treasury of Scripture And the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes with all their heart and all their soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people stood to the covenant. stood. 2 Kings 11:14,17 And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner was, and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets: and Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, Treason… 2 Chronicles 23:13 And she looked, and, behold, the king stood at his pillar at the entering in, and the princes and the trumpets by the king: and all the people of the land rejoiced, and sounded with trumpets, also the singers with instruments of musick, and such as taught to sing praise. Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and said, Treason, Treason. 2 Chronicles 34:31,32 And the king stood in his place, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments, and his testimonies, and his statutes, with all his heart, and with all his soul, to perform the words of the covenant which are written in this book… made a covenant. Exodus 24:7,8 And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people: and they said, All that the LORD hath said will we do, and be obedient… Deuteronomy 5:1-3 And Moses called all Israel, and said unto them, Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I speak in your ears this day, that ye may learn them, and keep, and do them… Deuteronomy 29:1,10-15 These are the words of the covenant, which the LORD commanded Moses to make with the children of Israel in the land of Moab, beside the covenant which he made with them in Horeb… to walk. Deuteronomy 8:19 And it shall be, if thou do at all forget the LORD thy God, and walk after other gods, and serve them, and worship them, I testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish. his commandments. Deuteronomy 4:45 These are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which Moses spake unto the children of Israel, after they came forth out of Egypt, Deuteronomy 5:1 And Moses called all Israel, and said unto them, Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I speak in your ears this day, that ye may learn them, and keep, and do them. Deuteronomy 6:1 Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: with all their heart. Deuteronomy 6:5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, Deuteronomy 11:13 And it shall come to pass, if ye shall hearken diligently unto my commandments which I command you this day, to love the LORD your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul, And all. Exodus 24:3 And Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD, and all the judgments: and all the people answered with one voice, and said, All the words which the LORD hath said will we do. Jump to Previous Book Commandments Confirm Covenant Heart Perform Pillar Platform Soul Statutes Stood Testimonies Walk Words WrittenJump to Next Book Commandments Confirm Covenant Heart Perform Pillar Platform Soul Statutes Stood Testimonies Walk Words Written2 Kings 23 1. Josiah causes the book to be read in a solemn assembly.3. He renews the covenant of the Lord. 4. He destroys idolatry. 15. He burns dead men's bones upon the altar of Bethel, as was prophesied. 21. He keeps a most solemn Passover. 24. He puts away witches and all abomination. 26. God's final wrath against Judah. 29. Josiah, provoking Pharaoh Neco, is slain at Megiddo. 31. Jehoahaz, succeeding him, 33. is imprisoned by Pharaoh Neco, who makes Jehoiakim king. 36. Jehoiakim's wicked reign. So the king stood by the pillar The king referred to here is Josiah, who reigned in Judah from approximately 640 to 609 BC. The pillar mentioned is likely a significant structure in the temple, possibly the same as the "pillar" or "standing place" mentioned in 2 Kings 11:14, where King Joash was crowned. This location signifies a place of authority and public declaration, emphasizing the solemnity and importance of the covenant being made. and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book And all the people entered into the covenant Persons / Places / Events 1. King JosiahThe king of Judah who initiated religious reforms and renewed the covenant with God. He is known for his dedication to restoring true worship in Judah. 2. The Pillar A significant place in the temple where King Josiah stood to make the covenant. It symbolizes a place of commitment and public declaration. 3. The Covenant A solemn agreement made before the LORD, emphasizing obedience to God's commandments, decrees, and statutes. 4. The LORD The covenant is made before God, highlighting His central role in the life and faith of Israel. 5. The People of Judah They collectively entered into the covenant, showing a communal commitment to follow God's laws. Teaching Points Commitment to God's WordJosiah's actions remind us of the importance of committing to God's Word and living it out in our daily lives. Leadership in Faith Josiah's leadership demonstrates the impact a godly leader can have on a community, encouraging us to lead by example in our faith. Community Involvement The collective response of the people highlights the importance of community in spiritual renewal and accountability. Wholehearted Devotion The call to follow God with all our heart and soul challenges us to examine our own level of devotion and commitment. Renewal and Reform Josiah's reforms show the necessity of continual renewal and reform in our spiritual lives to align with God's will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 23:3?2. How does 2 Kings 23:3 inspire us to renew our commitment to God? 3. What does "walk after the LORD" mean in our daily lives today? 4. How can we uphold "the words of this covenant" in modern society? 5. In what ways does 2 Kings 23:3 connect to Deuteronomy 6:5-6? 6. How can leaders today encourage others to "stand by the covenant"? 7. What is the significance of King Josiah's covenant in 2 Kings 23:3 for modern believers? 8. How does 2 Kings 23:3 reflect the importance of communal commitment to God's commandments? 9. Why did King Josiah renew the covenant in 2 Kings 23:3, and what does it symbolize? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 23? 11. 2 Chronicles 13 - Are there any archaeological or extra-biblical sources that verify the details of this battle's scale and outcome? 12. What was the purpose of Solomon's Temple? 13. What does rededicating your life to Christ mean? 14. 2 Chronicles 13 compared with 1 Kings 15:3 - Why does Abijah appear more faithful in Chronicles than in Kings, and what might explain this seeming discrepancy? What Does 2 Kings 23:3 Mean So the king stood by the pillarThe scene is the temple court. In ancient Israel, the pillar beside the entrance (2 Kings 11:14) was a recognized place for royal proclamations. Josiah’s public position tells everyone that what follows is official, solemn, and done under God’s gaze. • 2 Chronicles 34:29 – 30 shows the same gathering; both accounts stress visibility and accountability. • Like Moses at Sinai (Exodus 19:17), the king leads the nation to meet the LORD. And made a covenant before the LORD A covenant is a binding agreement. Josiah is not inventing something new; he is renewing what God already established with Israel (Exodus 24:7–8). • 2 Chronicles 15:12 records a similar renewal under Asa, confirming that such moments punctuate Israel’s history whenever the nation drifts. • The formula “before the LORD” underscores that God Himself is witness (Deuteronomy 29:12–13). To follow the LORD The first pledge is loyalty. “Follow” means to walk behind, letting the LORD set direction and pace. • Hezekiah “clung to the LORD” (2 Kings 18:6), a practical picture of the same resolve. • Jesus calls disciples to “follow Me” (Mark 8:34), showing continuity in God’s call across both covenants. And to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul Josiah commits to comprehensive obedience energized by wholehearted love. • Deuteronomy 6:5 commands Israel, “Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength” (quoted by Jesus in Matthew 22:37). • The triplet “commandments, decrees, statutes” (Deuteronomy 4:40) covers moral, civil, and ceremonial instructions—nothing is left out. • Genuine reform begins in the heart; Proverbs 4:23 warns, “Guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” And to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book The “book” is the freshly found Book of the Law (2 Kings 22:8–13). Scripture, not sentiment, shapes the covenant. • Deuteronomy 31:24–26 placed the Law beside the ark as a perpetual witness; now it resurfaces to judge and guide the nation. • Joshua 1:8 links prosperity and courage to meditating on and obeying the written word, the same principle Josiah revives. • Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” sets the pattern for walking in newly rediscovered truth. And all the people entered into the covenant National revival requires corporate buy-in. The people freely align with their king and, more importantly, with God. • At Sinai, “All the people answered together, ‘All that the LORD has spoken we will do’ ” (Exodus 19:8). • Joshua 24:24 records Israel saying, “We will serve the LORD our God and obey His voice.” Josiah’s day echoes that moment. • In Acts 2:41, those who “accepted his message were baptized,” showing that covenant renewal carries forward into the New Testament community. summary 2 Kings 23:3 portrays Josiah leading Judah in a wholehearted, Scripture-based renewal of their covenant with God. He stands publicly, acknowledges divine authority, vows total obedience grounded in love, submits to the written word, and draws the entire nation into the same commitment. The verse reminds every generation that true reform begins with God’s Word, proceeds from the heart, and spreads outward to impact the whole community. (3) By a pillar.--On the stand or dais (2Kings 11:14).A covenant.--The covenant, which had so often been broken. Josiah pledged himself "to walk after the Lord," and imposed a similar pledge on the people. Stood to the covenant--i.e., entered it; took the same pledge as the king. (Comp. 2Kings 18:28.) Verse 3. - And the king stood by a pillar - עַל חָעַמּוד is not "by the pillar," but (as in 2 Kings 11:14) "on the platform" (see the comment on that place) - and made a covenant before the Lord; literally, made the covenant (as in 2 Kings 11:17); i.e. made, or renewed, the old covenant with God (Exodus 24:5-8), which had been broken by the complete neglect of the Law, and the manifold idolatries of Manasseh and Amon. He renewed this covenant "before the Lord," i.e. from his platform in the court, directly opposite the entrance to the temple, through which he could, perhaps, see the veil hanging in front of the holy of holies-at any rate being, and feeling himself to be, in the immediate presence of God. To walk after the Lord - i.e. to be his true follower and servant - and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes. (On the multiplication of such terms, see the comment upon 1 Kings 2:3.) They are intended to express "the totality of the Law," all its requirements without exception. With all their heart and all their soul - obedience was worthless, unless paid from the heart and soul (see Deuteronomy 4:29; Deuteronomy 30:2; Joel 2:12, 13) - to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people stood to the covenant. The representatives of the people, one and all, were parties to the premise made on their behalf by the king, and signified their consent, probably as they had done in Horeb, when "Moses took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people; and they said, All that the Lord has said will we do, and be obedient" (see Deuteronomy 24:7).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the kingהַ֠מֶּלֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king stood וַיַּעֲמֹ֣ד (way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations by עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the pillar הָ֨עַמּ֜וּד (hā·‘am·mūḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5982: A column, a stand, platform and made וַיִּכְרֹ֥ת (way·yiḵ·rōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant a covenant הַבְּרִ֣ית ׀ (hab·bə·rîṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1285: A covenant before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel to follow לָלֶ֜כֶת (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and to keep וְלִשְׁמֹ֨ר (wə·liš·mōr) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to His commandments, מִצְוֺתָ֜יו (miṣ·wō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4687: Commandment decrees, עֵדְוֺתָ֤יו (‘ê·ḏə·wō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5715: Testimony and statutes חֻקֹּתָיו֙ (ḥuq·qō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2708: Something prescribed, an enactment, statute with all בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every [his] heart לֵ֣ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre and all וּבְכָל־ (ū·ḇə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every [his] soul, נֶ֔פֶשׁ (ne·p̄eš) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion and to carry out לְהָקִ֗ים (lə·hā·qîm) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand the words דִּבְרֵי֙ (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of this הַזֹּ֔את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, covenant הַבְּרִ֣ית (hab·bə·rîṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1285: A covenant that were written הַכְּתֻבִ֖ים (hak·kə·ṯu·ḇîm) Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 3789: To grave, to write in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against this הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that book. הַסֵּ֣פֶר (has·sê·p̄er) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book And all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock entered וַיַּעֲמֹ֥ד (way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations into the covenant. בַּבְּרִֽית׃ (bab·bə·rîṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1285: A covenant Links 2 Kings 23:3 NIV2 Kings 23:3 NLT 2 Kings 23:3 ESV 2 Kings 23:3 NASB 2 Kings 23:3 KJV 2 Kings 23:3 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 23:3 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 23:3 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 23:3 French Bible 2 Kings 23:3 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 23:3 The king stood by the pillar (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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