1 Kings 2:3

Translations

Modern

And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,

Traditional

And keep the charge of the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself:

Literal

And you shall keep the charge of YHWH your God, to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, and His ordinances, and His testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do, and all wherever you turn in it,

Latin

Et observa custodias Domini Dei tui, ut ambules in viis ejus: ut custodias cæremonias ejus, et præcepta ejus, et judicia, et testimonia, sicut scriptum est in lege Moysi: ut intelligas universa quæ facis, et quocumque te verteris:

Original

Hebrew

English

And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,

Notes

1 Kings 2:2–4

David advised Solomon to follow the spiritual and ethical rules from Deuteronomy and the covenant through Moses (see Leviticus 18:4–5; Deuteronomy 5:33; 6:4–5; 8:6; 10:12). He also mentioned the promises of the covenant with David (2 Samuel 7:12–16, 25). If Solomon followed God's rules, his heir would receive God's blessings and pass them to future generations (Psalm 89:3–4, 20, 24, 27–37).
The most important heir of David was the Messiah. The Messiah would:
- show true righteousness (Isaiah 11:1–5),
- gain all the benefits of the covenant (Jeremiah 33:14–16), and
- create a new covenant with Israel and Judah (Jeremiah 31:31–34; Ezekiel 34:24–31; 37:24–28).
The New Testament identifies Jesus as that son of David who has come (Matthew 1:1; Romans 1:1–4). He will return to fulfill Old Testament prophecies and bless everyone (Luke 1:67–79; Galatians 3:26–29; Revelation 3:21).

1 Kings 2:1–12

David gave Solomon his final advice in two parts:

personal guidance for spiritual living (1 Kings 2:2–4) and
directions about people David had interacted with (1 Kings 2:5–9).

1 Kings 1:1–2:12

The book of 1 Kings begins with the Lord's promise to David (see 2 Samuel 7:11–16). Solomon was the rightful and God-chosen heir to what God gave his father David. The problems during Solomon's rise to power suggested there would be more troubles later in his reign and between Israel and Judah in the future(1 Kings 1:1–2:46; 11:12–43).

Theme notes and profiles

Abiathar Bathsheba David Solomon God’s Covenant with Israel’s Kings

Related verses

Deuteronomy 29:9
So keep and follow the words of this covenant, that you may prosper in all you do.
Proverbs 3:1–4
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
Deuteronomy 17:18–20
When he is seated on his royal throne, he must write for himself a copy of this instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests.
Psalm 119:2
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.
Psalm 1:2–3
But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.
Joshua 1:7–8
Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go.
1 Chronicles 22:12–13
Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God.
1 Chronicles 29:19
And give my son Solomon a whole heart to keep and carry out all Your commandments, decrees, and statutes, and to build Your palace for which I have made provision.”
2 Chronicles 31:20–21
So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God.
Joshua 22:5
But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Malachi 4:4
“Remember the law of My servant Moses, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him for all Israel at Horeb.
Deuteronomy 6:1–2
These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess,

Parallels

Psalm 37:1–40

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Genesis, Book of Kings, Books of First and Second Solomon (Person) Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs Wisdom

Topics

Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Children: Counsel of Parents To David: King of Israel: Delivers his Charge to Solomon Death: Scenes of Death of David God: Providence of Kings: should Keep the Law of God STDs Success Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Will: A Testament of David

1 Kings 2:3

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