1 Kings 9:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You must obey me, as your father David did, and be honest and fair. Obey my laws and teachings,

Cross References

Genesis 17:1

Abram was ninety-nine years old when the LORD appeared to him again and said, “I am God All-Powerful. If you obey me and always do right,

2 Samuel 22:22

I do what you want and never turn to do evil.

1 Kings 11:38

I'll help you if you obey me. And if you do what I say, as my servant David did, I will always let someone from your family rule in Israel, just as someone from David's family will always rule in Judah. The nation of Israel will be yours.

1 Kings 11:6

Solomon's father had obeyed the LORD with all his heart, but Solomon disobeyed and did what the LORD hated.

1 Kings 14:8

I even took David's kingdom away from his family and gave it to you. But you are not like my servant David. He always obeyed me and did what was right.

1 Kings 3:14

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

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 Kings 6:12

If you obey my commands and do what I say, I will keep the promise I made to your father David. I will live among my people Israel in this temple you are building, and I will not desert them.

1 Kings 8:25

LORD God of Israel, you promised my father that someone from his family would always be king of Israel, if they do their best to obey you, just as he did.

2 Kings 20:3

“Don't forget that I have been faithful to you, LORD. I have obeyed you with all my heart, and I do whatever you say is right.” After this, he cried hard.

Psalm 101:2

Please help me learn to do the right thing, and I will be honest and fair in my own kingdom.

Psalm 128:1

The LORD will bless you if you respect him and obey his laws.

Psalm 15:2

Only those who obey God and do as they should. They speak the truth

Psalm 26:1

Show that I am right, LORD! I stay true to myself, and I have trusted you without doubting.

Psalm 26:11

I stay true to myself. Be kind and rescue me.

Psalm 78:72

David treated the people fairly and guided them with wisdom.

Proverbs 10:9

You will be safe, if you always do right, but you will get caught, if you are dishonest.

Proverbs 20:7

Good people live right, and God blesses the children who follow their example.

Proverbs 28:18

Honesty will keep you safe, but everyone who is crooked will suddenly fall.

Ezekiel 18:9

and faithfully obeys my laws and teachings. This man is good, and I promise he will live.

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.

Luke 1:6

Both of them were good people and pleased the Lord God by obeying all that he had commanded.

Deuteronomy 28:1

Today I am giving you the laws and teachings of the LORD your God. Always obey them, and the LORD will make Israel the most famous and important nation on earth, and he will bless you in many ways.