For he clave to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.
He held tightly to the LORD and never stopped following him. He obeyed the commands that the LORD had given to Moses.
This verse is praising someone for staying completely loyal to God and faithfully following all of God's laws.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes King Hezekiah of Judah, who ruled from around 715-686 BC and was considered one of the most faithful kings in Judah's history. During a time when many kings had turned away from God to worship idols, Hezekiah stood out for his unwavering devotion to the LORD. The 'commandments which the LORD commanded Moses' refers to the Law given at Mount Sinai, which had become the foundation of Israel's covenant relationship with God.
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