1 Kings 8:25

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Now therefore, O Lord, God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father what thou hast promised him, saying, ‘There shall never fail you a man before me to sit upon the throne of Israel, if only your sons take heed to their way, to walk before me as you have walked before me.’

Cross References

1 Kings 2:4

that the Lord may establish his word which he spoke concerning me, saying, ‘If your sons take heed to their way, to walk before me in faithfulness with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail you a man on the throne of Israel.’

1 Kings 3:3

Solomon loved the Lord, walking in the statutes of David his father; only, he sacrificed and burnt incense at the high places.

1 Kings 8:24

who hast kept with thy servant David my father what thou didst declare to him; yea, thou didst speak with thy mouth, and with thy hand hast fulfilled it this day.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off for ever.

Psalm 119:9

How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to thy word.

Psalm 132:12

If your sons keep my covenant and my testimonies which I shall teach them, their sons also for ever shall sit upon your throne.”