2 Kings 8:19

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But the LORD refused to destroy Judah, because he had promised his servant David that someone from his family would always rule in Judah.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:17

But Abishai came to the rescue and killed the Philistine. David's soldiers told him, “We can't let you risk your life in battle any more! You give light to our nation, and we want that flame to keep burning.”

2 Samuel 7:15

But I will never put an end to my agreement with him, as I put an end to my agreement with Saul, who was king before you.

2 Samuel 7:16

I will make sure that one of your descendants will always be king.

1 Kings 11:12

But because David was your father, you will remain king as long as you live. I will wait until your son becomes king, then I will take the kingdom from him.

1 Kings 11:13

When I do, I will still let him rule one tribe, because I have not forgotten that David was my servant and Jerusalem is my city.

1 Kings 11:36

but Solomon's son will still rule one tribe. This way, my servant David will always have a descendant ruling in Jerusalem, the city where I have chosen to be worshipped.

2 Kings 11:2

but Jehosheba rescued Joash son of Ahaziah just as he was about to be murdered. Jehosheba, who was Jehoram's daughter and Ahaziah's half-sister, hid her nephew Joash and his personal servant in a bedroom in the LORD's temple where he was safe from Athaliah.

2 Kings 19:34

I will protect it for myself and for my servant David.

2 Chronicles 21:7

but because the LORD had made a solemn promise to King David that someone from his family would always rule in Judah, he refused to wipe out David's descendants.

Psalm 132:10

David is your chosen one, so don't reject him.

Psalm 132:17

I will give mighty power to the kingdom of David. Each one of my chosen kings will shine like a lamp

Isaiah 37:35

I will protect it for the sake of my own honour and because of the promise I made to my servant David.

Isaiah 7:14

But the LORD will still give you proof. A virgin is pregnant; she will have a son and will name him Immanuel.

Hosea 11:9

Israel, I won't lose my temper and destroy you again. I am the Holy God— not merely a human being, and I won't stay angry.