2 Kings 17:35-39 ▼

35 The LORD made a covenant with Jacob’s descendants and commanded them, “Do not fear other gods; do not bow in worship to them; do not serve them; do not sacrifice to them.

36 Instead fear the LORD, who brought you up from the land of Egypt with great power and an outstretched arm. You are to bow down to him, and you are to sacrifice to him.

37 You are to be careful always to observe the statutes, the ordinances, the law, and the commandments he wrote for you; do not fear other gods.

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

39 but fear the LORD your God, and he will rescue you from all your enemies.”