2 Kings 17:37 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the statutes, and the ordinances, and the law, and the commandment, which he wrote for you, ye shall observe to do for evermore; and ye shall not fear other gods.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You must always follow the rules, laws, and commands that God wrote for you. Never worship or be afraid of other gods.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling His people to stick with His laws forever and not to fear or worship any other gods besides Him.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes at the end of 2 Kings 17, which describes the fall of the northern kingdom of Israel to Assyria in 722 BC. The chapter explains that Israel's defeat happened because they abandoned God's laws and worshipped foreign gods. This warning was given to remind the remaining people of their covenant obligations to God alone.

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