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do not serve them or sacrifice to them. <a href="/kjv/2_kings/17.htm">King James Bible</a> With whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them: <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/17.htm">New King James Version</a> with whom the LORD had made a covenant and charged them, saying: “You shall not fear other gods, nor bow down to them nor serve them nor sacrifice to them; <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The LORD made a covenant with them and commanded them, saying, “You shall not fear other gods, nor bow down to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them. <a href="/nasb/2_kings/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> with whom the LORD made a covenant and commanded them, saying, &#8220You shall not fear other gods, nor bow down yourselves to them nor serve them nor sacrifice to them. <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> with whom the LORD made a covenant and commanded them, saying, “You shall not fear other gods, nor bow down yourselves to them nor serve them nor sacrifice to them. <a href="/lsb/2_kings/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> with whom Yahweh cut a covenant and commanded them, saying, “You shall not fear other gods, nor worship them nor serve them nor sacrifice to them. <a href="/amp/2_kings/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> with whom the LORD had made a covenant and commanded them, saying, “You shall not fear other gods or bow yourselves to them nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them. <a href="/csb/2_kings/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD made a covenant with Jacob’s descendants and commanded them, “Do not fear other gods; do not bow in worship to them; do not serve them; do not sacrifice to them. <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD made a covenant with them and commanded them, &#8220Do not fear other gods; do not bow down to them; do not serve them; do not sacrifice to them. <a href="/asv/2_kings/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> with whom Jehovah had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them: <a href="/cev/2_kings/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> At the time when the LORD had made his solemn agreement with the people of Israel, he told them: Do not worship any other gods! Do not bow down to them or offer them a sacrifice. <a href="/erv/2_kings/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> with whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them: <a href="/gwt/2_kings/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the LORD made a promise to Israel, he commanded, "Never worship other gods, bow down to them, serve them, or sacrifice to them. <a href="/gnt/2_kings/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD had made a covenant with them and had ordered them: "Do not worship other gods; do not bow down to them or serve them or offer sacrifices to them. <a href="/isv/2_kings/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> and with whom the LORD had made a covenant when he gave these orders to them: "You are not to fear other gods, bow down to them, serve them, or sacrifice to them. <a href="/msb/2_kings/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites and commanded them, ?Do not worship other gods or bow down to them; do not serve them or sacrifice to them. <a href="/net/2_kings/17.htm">NET Bible</a> The LORD made an agreement with them and instructed them, "You must not worship other gods. Do not bow down to them, serve them, or offer sacrifices to them. <a href="/nheb/2_kings/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> with whom the LORD had made a covenant, and commanded them, saying, "You shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them; <a href="/wbt/2_kings/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> With whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them: <a href="/web/2_kings/17.htm">World English Bible</a> with whom Yahweh had made a covenant and commanded them, saying, “You shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and YHWH makes a covenant with them and charges them, saying, “You do not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them, <a href="/ylt/2_kings/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Jehovah maketh with them a covenant, and chargeth them, saying, 'Ye do not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them, <a href="/slt/2_kings/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah cut out a covenant with them, and he commanded them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, and ye shall not worship to them, and ye shall not serve them, and ye shall not sacrifice to them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> With whom he made a covenant, and charged them, saying: You shall not fear strange gods, nor shall you adore them, nor worship them, nor sacrifice to them. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he had struck a covenant with them, and he had commanded them, saying: “You shall not fear foreign gods, and you shall not adore them, and you shall not worship them, and you shall not sacrifice to them. <a href="/nabre/2_kings/17.htm">New American Bible</a> When the LORD made a covenant with them, he commanded them: You must not venerate other gods, nor bow down to them, nor serve them, nor offer sacrifice to them, <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The LORD had made a covenant with them and commanded them, “You shall not worship other gods or bow yourselves to them or serve them or sacrifice to them,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> With whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, You shall not revere other gods nor worship them nor serve them nor sacrifice to them; <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And LORD JEHOVAH covenanted a covenant with them and commanded them and said: “You shall not fear other gods and you shall not worship them and you shall not work for them and you shall not sacrifice to them.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> with whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying: 'Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow down to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them; <a href="/sep/2_kings/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Lord made a covenant with them, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, neither shall ye worship them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them: <a href="/parallel/2_kings/17-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=6087" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_kings/17.htm">Israel's Cities Resettled by Foreigners</a> …34To this day they are still practicing their former customs. None of them worship the LORD or observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments that the LORD gave the descendants of Jacob, whom He named Israel. 35<a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">For the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3772.htm" title="3772: way·yiḵ·rōṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To cut off, cut down. A primitive root; to cut; by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant.">had made</a> <a href="/hebrew/1285.htm" title="1285: bə·rîṯ (N-fs) -- A covenant. From barah (like bara'); a compact.">a covenant</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tām (Prep:: 3mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: way·ṣaw·wêm (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">and commanded them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: ṯî·rə·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">worship</a> <a href="/hebrew/312.htm" title="312: ’ă·ḥê·rîm (Adj-mp) -- Another. From 'achar; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.">other</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">gods</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: ṯiš·ta·ḥă·wū (V-Hitpael-Imperf-2mp) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">bow down</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">to them;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: ṯa·‘aḇ·ḏūm (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp:: 3mp) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">serve them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/2076.htm" title="2076: ṯiz·bə·ḥū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To slaughter for sacrifice. A primitive root; to slaughter an animal.">sacrifice</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">to them.</a> 36Instead, worship the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power and an outstretched arm. You are to bow down to Him and offer sacrifices to Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3-5</a> You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, <a href="/deuteronomy/5-7.htm">Deuteronomy 5:7-9</a> You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, <a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13-15</a> Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name. / Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you. / For the LORD your God, who is among you, is a jealous God. Otherwise the anger of the LORD your God will be kindled against you, and He will wipe you off the face of the earth. <a href="/exodus/34-14.htm">Exodus 34:14</a> For you must not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. <a href="/deuteronomy/4-23.htm">Deuteronomy 4:23-24</a> Be careful that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God that He made with you; do not make an idol for yourselves in the form of anything He has forbidden you. / For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. <a href="/joshua/23-7.htm">Joshua 23:7-8</a> So you are not to associate with these nations that remain among you. You must not call on the names of their gods or swear by them, and you must not serve them or bow down to them. / Instead, you shall hold fast to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day. <a href="/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20</a> You are to fear the LORD your God and serve Him. Hold fast to Him and take your oaths in His name. <a href="/matthew/4-10.htm">Matthew 4:10</a> “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” <a href="/luke/4-8.htm">Luke 4:8</a> But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” <a href="/isaiah/42-8.htm">Isaiah 42:8</a> I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols. <a href="/isaiah/45-5.htm">Isaiah 45:5</a> I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, <a href="/jeremiah/25-6.htm">Jeremiah 25:6</a> Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’ <a href="/jeremiah/35-15.htm">Jeremiah 35:15</a> Again and again I have sent you all My servants the prophets, proclaiming: ‘Turn now, each of you, from your wicked ways, and correct your actions. Do not go after other gods to serve them. Live in the land that I have given to you and your fathers.’ But you have not inclined your ear or listened to Me. <a href="/hosea/13-4.htm">Hosea 13:4</a> Yet I am the LORD your God ever since the land of Egypt; you know no God but Me, for there is no Savior besides Me. <a href="/1_corinthians/8-4.htm">1 Corinthians 8:4-6</a> So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one. / For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>With whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, You shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them:With whom<a href="/2_kings/17-15.htm">2 Kings 17:15</a> And they rejected his statutes, and his covenant that he made with their fathers, and his testimonies which he testified against them; and they followed vanity, and became vain, and went after the heathen that were round about them, concerning whom the LORD had charged them, that they should not do like them.<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5,6</a> Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: … <a href="/exodus/24-6.htm">Exodus 24:6-8</a> And Moses took half of the blood, and put it in basons; and half of the blood he sprinkled on the altar… charged them<a href="/exodus/20-4.htm">Exodus 20:4,5</a> Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: … <a href="/exodus/34-12.htm">Exodus 34:12-17</a> Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee: … <a href="/deuteronomy/4-23.htm">Deuteronomy 4:23-27</a> Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and make you a graven image, or the likeness of any thing, which the LORD thy God hath forbidden thee… fear other gods<a href="/judges/6-10.htm">Judges 6:10</a> And I said unto you, I am the LORD your God; fear not the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but ye have not obeyed my voice.<a href="/jeremiah/10-5.htm">Jeremiah 10:5</a> They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/13-23.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-16.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-15.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-46.htm">Chargeth</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-34.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-15.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-34.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-33.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-24.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-4.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-32.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-19.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-15.htm">Sacrifice</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-23.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-12.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-33.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-8.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/17-38.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-36.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-6.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-6.htm">Chargeth</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-6.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-38.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-36.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-37.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-11.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-36.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-37.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-36.htm">Sacrifice</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-41.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-7.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-36.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-36.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 17</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/17-1.htm">Hoshea the Last King of Israel</a> 3. <a href="/2_kings/17-3.htm">Being subdued by Shalmaneser, he conspires against him with So, king of Egypt</a> 5. <a href="/2_kings/17-5.htm">Samaria for sinning is led into captivity</a> 24. <a href="/2_kings/17-24.htm">The strange nations transplanted into Samaria make a mixture of religions.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites This phrase refers to the Mosaic Covenant, established at Mount Sinai, where God gave the Law to Moses. This covenant was a binding agreement between God and the Israelites, emphasizing their unique relationship. It required the Israelites to follow God's commandments, and in return, God promised to be their God and bless them. This covenant is foundational to understanding Israel's identity and their obligations to God, as seen in <a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a> and <a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6-11</a>.and commanded them, God's commands were not mere suggestions but divine mandates that required obedience. The commandments were given to guide the Israelites in living a life that was pleasing to God and distinct from the surrounding nations. This reflects the holiness and authority of God, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/19-2.htm">Leviticus 19:2</a>, where God calls His people to be holy because He is holy.“Do not worship other gods This command is rooted in the First Commandment (<a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3</a>), which prohibits idolatry. The worship of other gods was a constant temptation for Israel, as they were surrounded by polytheistic cultures. This command underscores the monotheistic nature of Israel's faith and the exclusivity of their worship to Yahweh. It highlights the spiritual adultery that idolatry represents, as seen in <a href="/hosea/4-12.htm">Hosea 4:12</a>.or bow down to them; Bowing down is an act of reverence and submission, often associated with worship. This prohibition emphasizes that physical acts of worship, such as bowing, should be directed only to the LORD. The act of bowing to idols is seen as a betrayal of the covenant relationship with God, as illustrated in <a href="/daniel/3-18.htm">Daniel 3:18</a>, where Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse to bow to Nebuchadnezzar's image.do not serve them Serving other gods implies allegiance and devotion, which should be reserved for the LORD alone. This command reflects the call to serve God with all one's heart and soul, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/10-12.htm">Deuteronomy 10:12</a>. Serving idols is portrayed as slavery, contrasting with the freedom found in serving the true God.or sacrifice to them. Sacrifices were a central part of worship in ancient cultures, symbolizing devotion and appeasement. Offering sacrifices to other gods was strictly forbidden, as it violated the covenant and was an abomination to the LORD. This command is reinforced in <a href="/deuteronomy/12-31.htm">Deuteronomy 12:31</a>, where God warns against adopting the detestable practices of the nations. Sacrifices were to be made only to the LORD, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the sacrificial system (<a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">Hebrews 10:10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant-making God of Israel, who commands exclusive worship and loyalty. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The Northern Kingdom, which is the primary audience of this command, often struggling with idolatry. 3. <a href="/topical/c/covenant.htm">Covenant</a> A solemn agreement between God and His people, emphasizing exclusive worship and obedience. 4. <a href="/topical/o/other_gods.htm">Other gods</a> The false deities of surrounding nations, which Israel was tempted to worship. 5. <a href="/topical/a/assyrian_captivity.htm">Assyrian Captivity</a> The context of this passage, where Israel's disobedience led to their exile by the Assyrians.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/exclusive_worship.htm">Exclusive Worship</a> God demands exclusive worship and loyalty. Just as Israel was commanded not to fear or serve other gods, Christians today are called to worship God alone, avoiding modern forms of idolatry such as materialism or self-worship. <a href="/topical/c/covenant_faithfulness.htm">Covenant Faithfulness</a> The covenant relationship with God requires faithfulness. Believers are reminded of their commitment to God, which involves obedience and devotion, reflecting the seriousness of the covenant. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a> Israel's history serves as a warning. Disobedience and idolatry led to their downfall and exile. Christians are encouraged to learn from this and remain steadfast in their faith. <a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the LORD</a> The fear of the LORD is foundational to wisdom and obedience. It involves reverence, awe, and a commitment to follow His commands, recognizing His authority and holiness. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_influence.htm">Cultural Influence</a> Just as Israel was influenced by surrounding nations, Christians must be vigilant against cultural pressures that lead away from God. This involves discernment and a commitment to biblical values.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 17</a> <a href="/q/does_jehoshaphat's_alliance_with_ahab_contradict_the_bible.htm">In 2 Chronicles 18:1-3, does Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab contradict biblical teachings against partnering with evil?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_exodus_34_14_with_polytheism.htm">(Exodus 34:14) How do we reconcile the commandment against worshiping other gods with archaeological finds suggesting Israel's early polytheistic practices?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_god's_deeds_with_israel's_woes.htm">Isaiah 12:5: How do we reconcile the emphasis on 'excellent things' done by God with the historical records of suffering and defeat experienced by the Israelites?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_kill_uzzah_for_touching_the_ark.htm">Why does God kill Uzzah instantly for touching the Ark to prevent it from falling (2 Samuel 6:7)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 35. - With whom the Lord had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them (see <a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/5-7.htm">Deuteronomy 5:7</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/6-14.htm">Deuteronomy 6:14</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/11-28.htm">Deuteronomy 11:28</a>. For the "covenant," see <a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-8</a>; <a href="/exodus/24-3.htm">Exodus 24:3-8</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/17-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For the LORD יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had made וַיִּכְרֹ֨ת (way·yiḵ·rōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant a covenant בְּרִ֔ית (bə·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1285.htm">Strong's 1285: </a> A covenant with [the Israelites] אִתָּם֙ (’it·tām) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among and commanded them, וַיְצַוֵּ֣ם (way·ṣaw·wêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order “Do not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no worship תִֽירְא֖וּ (ṯî·rə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten other אֲחֵרִ֑ים (’ă·ḥê·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> Hinder, next, other gods אֱלֹהִ֣ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative [or] וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no bow down to them; תִשְׁתַּחֲו֣וּ (ṯiš·ta·ḥă·wū) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> To depress, prostrate do not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no serve them תַעַבְד֔וּם (ṯa·‘aḇ·ḏūm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> To work, to serve, till, enslave [or] וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no sacrifice to them. תִזְבְּח֖וּ (ṯiz·bə·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2076.htm">Strong's 2076: </a> To slaughter for sacrifice <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/17-35.htm">2 Kings 17:35 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/17-35.htm">2 Kings 17:35 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/17-35.htm">2 Kings 17:35 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/17-35.htm">2 Kings 17:35 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/17-35.htm">2 Kings 17:35 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/17-35.htm">2 Kings 17:35 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/17-35.htm">2 Kings 17:35 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/17-35.htm">2 Kings 17:35 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/17-35.htm">2 Kings 17:35 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/17-35.htm">2 Kings 17:35 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-35.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 17:35 With whom Yahweh had made a covenant (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/17-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 17:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 17:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/17-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 17:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 17:36" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>