Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
because he depended on the LORD, not abandoning pursuit of him, and keeping the LORD's commands that he had commanded Moses.
New American Standard Bible
For he
King James Version
For he clave to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.
Holman Bible
He remained faithful to Yahweh
A Conservative Version
For he clung to LORD. He did not depart from following him, but kept his commandments, which LORD commanded Moses.
American Standard Version
For he clave to Jehovah; he departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which Jehovah commanded Moses.
Amplified
For he clung to the Lord; he did not turn away from [faithfully] following Him, but he kept His commandments, which the Lord had commanded Moses.
Bible in Basic English
For his heart was fixed on the Lord, not turning from his ways, and he did his orders which the Lord gave to Moses.
Darby Translation
And he clave to Jehovah, and did not turn aside from following him, but kept his commandments, which Jehovah commanded Moses.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will cleave upon Jehovah he turned not away from after him, and he will watch his commands which Jehovah commanded Moses.
King James 2000
For he clung to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He held on to Yahweh; he did not depart from following him, and he kept his commands that Yahweh had commanded Moses.
Modern King James verseion
For he clung to Jehovah. He did not depart from following Him, but kept His commandments, which Jehovah commanded Moses.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He clave to the LORD and departed not from him, but kept his commandments which the LORD commanded Moses.
NET Bible
He was loyal to the Lord and did not abandon him. He obeyed the commandments which the Lord had given to Moses.
New Heart English Bible
For he joined with the LORD; he did not depart from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.
The Emphasized Bible
and he did cleave unto Yahweh, he turned not away from following him, - but kept his commandments, which, Yahweh, commanded, Moses.
Webster
For he cleaved to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.
World English Bible
For he joined with Yahweh; he didn't depart from following him, but kept his commandments, which Yahweh commanded Moses.
Youngs Literal Translation
and he cleaveth to Jehovah, he hath not turned aside from after Him, and keepeth His commands that Jehovah commanded Moses.
Themes
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah prospered
Cleaving » Those that cleave to the lord
Decision » Instances of » hezekiah
hezekiah » King of judah » His piety
Iconoclasm » Destroyed by » hezekiah
Israel » hezekiah » Good » Reign
Obedience » Examples of » hezekiah
Obedience » Instances of » hezekiah
Obedience to God » Exemplified » hezekiah
Prosperity » Who shall prosper
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » hezekiah
Revivals » Instances of » hezekiah
Seven » Example of steadfastness » A man of God, in refusing a reward
Stability » Seven notable examples of » A man of God, in refusing a reward
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » A man of God, in refusing a reward
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 18:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Hezekiah Reigns In Judah
5 He trusted the LORD God of Israel, and after him there were none like him among all the kings of Judah, 6 because he depended on the LORD, not abandoning pursuit of him, and keeping the LORD's commands that he had commanded Moses. 7 So the LORD was with him, and Hezekiah prospered wherever he went, even when he rebelled against the king of Assyria, refusing to serve him.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 10:20
You are to fear the LORD your God and serve him. Cling to him and swear by his name.
Joshua 23:8
Instead, you are to hold fast to the LORD your God, as you have done today,
John 14:15
"If you love me, keep my commandments.
2 Kings 17:13
Nevertheless, the LORD had warned both Israel and Judah by means of every prophet and seer: "Turn away from your evil practices and keep my commandments and statutes according to the entire Law that I gave your ancestors and that I sent to you through my servants, the prophets."
2 Kings 17:16
They abandoned all of the commands given by the LORD their God, crafted for themselves cast images of two calves, constructed an Asherah, worshipped all of the stars in heaven, and served Baal.
2 Kings 17:19
But Judah, too, did not keep the commands of the LORD their God. Instead, they lived the lifestyle that Israel had chosen,
Jeremiah 11:4
which I commanded to your ancestors on the day I brought them out of the land of Egypt, from the iron furnace. I said, "Obey me and do everything that I commanded you. Then you will be my people and I'll be your God.'
John 14:21
The person who has my commandments and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I, too, will love him and reveal myself to him."
John 15:10
If you keep my commandments, you'll abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love.
John 15:14
You are my friends, if you do what I command you.
Acts 11:23
When he arrived, he rejoiced to see what the grace of God had done, and with hearty determination he kept encouraging all of them to remain faithful to the Lord,
1 John 5:3
For this demonstrates our love for God: We keep his commandments, and his commandments are not difficult,