1 Kings 2:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Do what the LORD your God commands and follow his teachings. Obey everything written in the Law of Moses. Then you will be a success, no matter what you do or where you go.

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:14

David left soldiers all through Edom, and the people of Edom had to accept him as their ruler. Wherever David went, the LORD helped him.

2 Samuel 8:6

He left some of his soldiers in Damascus, and the Arameans had to accept David as their ruler and pay taxes to him. Everywhere David went, the LORD helped him win battles.

1 Kings 3:3

Solomon loved the LORD and followed his father David's instructions, but Solomon also offered sacrifices and burnt incense at the shrines.

2 Kings 18:7

The LORD helped Hezekiah, so he was successful in everything he did. He even rebelled against the king of Assyria, refusing to be his servant.

1 Chronicles 29:19

And give Solomon the desire to obey your laws and teachings completely, and the desire to build the temple for which I have provided these gifts.

Psalm 119:111

They will always be my most prized possession and my source of joy.

Psalm 119:138

All your teachings are true and trustworthy.

Psalm 119:2

You bless all those who follow your commands from deep in their hearts

Psalm 19:7

The Law of the LORD is perfect; it gives us new life. His teachings last for ever, and they give wisdom to ordinary people.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Everything you were taught can be put into a few words: Respect and obey God! This is what life is all about.

Leviticus 8:35

The LORD has told me that you must stay near the entrance to the tent for seven days and nights, or else you will die.

Malachi 4:4

Don't ever forget the laws and teachings I gave my servant Moses on Mount Sinai.

Deuteronomy 29:8

Then we captured their land and divided it among the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh.

Deuteronomy 29:9

Israel, the LORD has made an agreement with you, and if you keep your part, you will be successful in everything you do.

Deuteronomy 4:1

Israel, listen to these laws and teachings! If you obey them, you will live, and you will go in and take the land that the LORD is giving you. He is the God your ancestors worshipped,

Deuteronomy 4:5

No other nation has laws that are as fair as the ones the Lord my God told me to give you. If you faithfully obey them when you enter the land, you will show other nations how wise you are. In fact, everyone who hears about your laws will say, “That great nation certainly is wise!” And what makes us greater than other nations? We have a God who is close to us and answers our prayers.

Deuteronomy 5:1

Moses called together the people of Israel and said: Today I am telling you the laws and teachings that you must follow, so listen carefully.

Joshua 22:5

Moses taught you to love the LORD your God, to be faithful to him, and to worship and obey him with your whole heart and with all your strength. So be very careful to do everything Moses commanded.

Joshua 23:6

Be sure that you carefully obey everything written in The Book of the Law of Moses and do exactly what it says.

1 Samuel 18:14

The LORD helped David, and he and his soldiers always won their battles.

1 Samuel 18:30

The Philistine rulers kept coming to fight Israel, but whenever David fought them, he won. He was famous because he won more battles against the Philistines than any of Saul's other officers.

1 Samuel 18:5

David was a success in everything that Saul sent him to do, and Saul made him a high officer in his army. That pleased everyone, including Saul's other officers.