1 Kings 3:14

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If you obey me and follow my commands, as your father David did, I'll let you live a long time.

Cross References

1 Kings 11:34

“Solomon is David's son, and David was my chosen leader, who did what I commanded. So I will let Solomon be king until he dies.

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.

1 Kings 3:6

Solomon answered: My father David, your servant, was honest and did what you commanded. You were always loyal to him, and you gave him a son who is now king.

1 Chronicles 28:7

If he continues to obey my laws and commands, his kingdom will never end.”

1 Chronicles 28:9

Solomon, my son, worship God and obey him with all your heart and mind, just as I have done. He knows all your thoughts and your reasons for doing things, and so if you turn to him, he will hear your prayers. But if you ignore him, he will reject you for ever.

2 Chronicles 29:2

Hezekiah obeyed the LORD by doing right, just as his ancestor David had done.

2 Chronicles 34:2

He followed the example of his ancestor David and always obeyed the LORD.

Psalm 132:12

If they keep our agreement and follow my teachings, then someone in your family will rule for ever.”

Psalm 21:4

He asked to live a long time, and you promised him life that never ends.

Psalm 21:5

The king is highly honoured. You have let him win victories that have made him famous.

Psalm 91:16

You will live a long life and see my saving power.”

Proverbs 3:16

In her right hand Wisdom holds a long life, and in her left hand are wealth and honour.

Proverbs 3:2

They will help you live a long and prosperous life.

Zechariah 3:7

If you truly obey me, I will put you in charge of my temple, including the courtyard around it, and you will be allowed to speak at any time with the angels standing beside me.

Acts 13:22

Later, God removed Saul and let David rule in his place. God said about him, “David the son of Jesse is the kind of person who pleases me most! He does everything I want him to do.”

Deuteronomy 25:15

If you weigh and measure things honestly, the LORD your God will let you enjoy a long life in the land he is giving you.

Deuteronomy 5:16

Respect your father and mother, and you will live a long and successful life in the land I am giving you.

Deuteronomy 5:33

Follow them, because they make a path that will lead to a long successful life in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

1 Timothy 4:8

As the saying goes, “Exercise is good for your body, but religion helps you in every way. It promises life now and for ever.” These words are worthwhile and should not be forgotten.