2 Kings 17:34

God's Word

Today they are still following their customs, as they’ve done from the beginning. They don’t fear the Lord or live by the decrees, customs, teachings, or commands that the Lord gave to the descendants of Jacob (whom he named Israel).

Cross References

Genesis 32:28

The man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob but Israel [He Struggles With God], because you have struggled with God and with men—and you have won.”

Genesis 32:29

Jacob said, “Please tell me your name.” The man answered, “Why do you ask for my name?” Then he blessed Jacob there.

Genesis 33:20

He set up an altar there and named it God Is the God of Israel.

Genesis 35:10

God said to him, “Your name is Jacob. You will no longer be called Jacob, but your name will be Israel.” So he named him Israel.

1 Kings 11:31

He told Jeroboam, “Take 10 pieces because this is what the Lord God of Israel says: I am going to tear the kingdom out of Solomon’s hands and give ten tribes to you.

1 Kings 18:11

“Now you say, ‘Tell your master that Elijah is here.’

1 Kings 18:31

Elijah took 12 stones, one for each of the tribes named after Jacob’s sons. (The Lord had spoken his word to Jacob: “Your name will be Israel.”)

2 Kings 17:25

When they first came to live there, they didn’t worship the Lord. So the Lord sent lions to kill some of them.

2 Kings 17:33

They worshiped the Lord but also served their own gods according to the customs of the nations from which they had come.

2 Kings 17:40

The people of Israel had refused to listen and made up their own rules, as they had done from the beginning.

Psalm 55:20

⌞My best friend⌟ has betrayed his friends. He has broken his solemn promise.

Proverbs 14:2

Whoever lives right fears the Lord, but a person who is devious in his ways despises him.

Isaiah 48:1

Listen to this, descendants of Jacob! You are given the name of Israel. You are descended from Judah. You take oaths by the name of the Lord. You acknowledge the God of Israel, but you are not honest or sincere.