1 Kings 2:4

New Century Version

And if you obey the Lord, he will keep the promise he made to me. He said: ‘If your descendants live as I tell them and have complete faith in me, a man from your family will always be king over the people of Israel.’

Cross References

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Obey me and do what is right.

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him so he would command his children and his descendants to live the way the Lord wants them to, to live right and be fair. Then I, the Lord, will give Abraham what I promised him.”

2 Samuel 7:25

“Now, Lord God, keep the promise forever that you made about my family and me, your servant. Do what you have said.

1 Kings 1:48

saying, ‘Bless the Lord, the God of Israel. Today he has made one of my sons the king and allowed me to see it.’ ”

1 Kings 11:36

I will allow Solomon’s son to continue to rule over one tribe so that there will always be a descendant of David, my servant, in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to be worshiped.

1 Kings 3:14

If you follow me and obey my laws and commands, as your father David did, I will also give you a long life.”

1 Kings 3:3

Solomon showed he loved the Lord by following the commands his father David had given him, except many other places of worship were still used to offer sacrifices and to burn incense.

1 Kings 6:12

“If you obey all my laws and commands, I will do for you what I promised your father David.

1 Kings 8:23

and said: “Lord, God of Israel, there is no god like you in heaven above or on earth below. You keep your agreement of love with your servants who truly follow you.

1 Kings 8:25

Now Lord, God of Israel, keep the promise you made to your servant David, my father. You said, ‘If your sons are careful to obey me as you have obeyed me, there will always be someone from your family ruling Israel.’

1 Kings 9:5

If you do, I will make your kingdom strong. This is the promise I made to your father David—that someone from his family would always rule Israel.

2 Kings 20:3

“Lord, please remember that I have always obeyed you. I have given myself completely to you and have done what you said was right.” Then Hezekiah cried loudly.

2 Kings 23:25

There was no king like Josiah before or after him. He obeyed the Lord with all his heart, soul, and strength, following all the Teachings of Moses.

2 Kings 23:3

The king stood by the pillar and made an agreement in the presence of the Lord to follow the Lord and obey his commands, rules, and laws with his whole being, and to obey the words of the agreement written in this book. Then all the people promised to obey the agreement.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, my son Solomon, accept the God of your father. Serve him completely and willingly, because the Lord knows what is in everyone’s mind. He understands everything you think. If you go to him for help, you will get an answer. But if you turn away from him, he will leave you forever.

2 Chronicles 17:3

The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he lived as his ancestor David had lived when he first became king. Jehoshaphat did not ask for help from the Baal idols,

2 Chronicles 6:16

“Now, Lord, God of Israel, keep the promise you made to your servant David, my father. You said, ‘If your sons are careful to obey my teachings as you have obeyed, there will always be someone from your family ruling Israel.’

2 Chronicles 7:18

If you do, I will make your kingdom strong. This is the agreement I made with your father David, saying, ‘Someone from your family will always rule in Israel.’

Psalm 119:9

How can a young person live a pure life? By obeying your word.

Psalm 37:22

Those whom the Lord blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be sent away.

Psalm 37:9

Evil people will be sent away, but those who trust the Lord will inherit the land.

Psalm 39:1

I said, “I will be careful how I act and will not sin by what I say. I will be careful what I say around wicked people.”

Jeremiah 33:17

This is what the Lord says: “Someone from David’s family will always sit on the throne of the family of Israel.

Leviticus 26:3

“ ‘If you remember my laws and commands and obey them,

Zechariah 14:2

I will bring all the nations together to fight Jerusalem. They will capture the city and rob the houses and attack the women. Half the people will be taken away as captives, but the rest of the people won’t be taken from the city.

Matthew 22:37

Jesus answered, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’

Luke 1:6

Zechariah and Elizabeth truly did what God said was good. They did everything the Lord commanded and were without fault in keeping his law.

Deuteronomy 10:12

Now, Israel, this is what the Lord your God wants you to do: Respect the Lord your God, and do what he has told you to do. Love him. Serve the Lord your God with your whole being,

Deuteronomy 11:13

If you carefully obey the commands I am giving you today and love the Lord your God and serve him with your whole being,

Deuteronomy 6:5

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.

Deuteronomy 7:12

If you pay attention to these laws and obey them carefully, the Lord your God will keep his agreement and show his love to you, as he promised your ancestors.

Jude 1:24

God is strong and can help you not to fall. He can bring you before his glory without any wrong in you and can give you great joy.