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1 Kings 2:4

King James Version (KJV)

That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel.

Translations

1 Kings 2:4 - Amplified Bible

That the Lord may fulfill His promise to me, saying, If your sons take heed to their way, to walk before Me in truth with all their heart {and} mind and with all their soul, there shall not fail you [to have] a man on the throne of Israel.

1 Kings 2:4 - American Standard Version

That Jehovah may establish his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel.

1 Kings 2:4 - Bible in Basic English

So that the Lord may give effect to what he said of me, If your children give attention to their ways, living uprightly before me with all their heart and their soul, you will never be without a man to be king in Israel.

1 Kings 2:4 - Darby Bible

that Jehovah may confirm his word which he spoke concerning me, saying, If thy sons take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee, said he, a man upon the throne of Israel.

1 Kings 2:4 - English Standard Version

that the Lord may establish his word that he spoke concerning me, saying, "If your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before me in faithfulness with all their heart and with all their soul, you shall not lack a man on the throne of Israel."

1 Kings 2:4 - King James Version

That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel.

1 Kings 2:4 - La Biblia de las Americas

para que el SEÑOR cumpla la promesa que me hizo, diciendo: "Si tus hijos guardan su camino, andando delante de mì con fidelidad (O, verdad), con todo su corazòn y con toda su alma, no te faltará hombre sobre el trono de Israel."

1 Kings 2:4 - The Message

1 Kings 2:4 - New American Standard Bible

so that the LORD may carry out His promise which He spoke concerning me, saying, `If your sons are careful of their way, to walk before Me in (Or {faithfulness}) truth with all their heart and with all their soul, you shall not lack a man on the throne of Israel.'

1 Kings 2:4 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

para que el SEÑOR cumpla la promesa que me hizo: 'Si tus hijos guardan su camino, andando delante de Mì con fidelidad (O verdad), con todo su corazòn y con toda su alma, no te faltará hombre sobre el trono de Israel.'

1 Kings 2:4 - World English Bible

That Yahweh may establish his word which he spoke concerning me, saying, If your children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail you (said he) a man on the throne of Israel.

1 Kings 2:4 - Young's Living Translation

so that Jehovah doth establish His word which He spake unto me, saying, If thy sons observe their way to walk before Me in truth, with all their heart, and with all their soul; saying, There is not cut off a man of thine from the throne of Israel.

1 Kings 2:4 - Additional Comments

When we walk with God in all our heart and soul, we are to do so in truth. This earnestness of ours must come directly from our heart, with no pretense. Any passion for God must be real, not a show for others.
How was Solomon to be a success? Honor God, lead the nation, etc.? No - it was by raising children with a heart for God!

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