1 Kings 2:4

“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.”

"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
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What does 1 Kings 2:4 mean?

1 Kings 2:4 (KJV) says, "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."…

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Walking in Truth: A Legacy of Faithfulness

As we delve into the depths of 1 Kings 2:4, we encounter a poignant moment where King David passes on a charge that is rooted not only in personal aspiration but also in divine promise. The verse, as stated in the King James Version, goes: "That the LORD may continue his word…

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A Prayer for Faithful Generations

Heavenly Father, In the quiet moments of this day, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and reverence. I thank You for Your unfailing promises and for the example set before us in the sacred scriptures. Today, I focus my thoughts and prayers on the profound words…

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1 Kings 2:4 - "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 4:2 - "And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,"
2 Kings 4:4-5
1 Kings 4:1 - "So king Solomon was king over all Israel."
2 Kings 1:4 - "Now therefore thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. And Elijah departed."
"And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest," - 1 Kings 4:2
1 Kings 4:4 - "And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:"
1 Kings 1:4 - "And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not."
2 Kings 10:4 - "But they were exceedingly afraid, and said, Behold, two kings stood not before him: how then shall we stand?"
1 Kings 4:18 - "Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:"
2 Kings 19:2
2 Kings 19:2
1 Kings 4:17 - "Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:"
2 Kings 19:2
1 Kings 4:8 - "And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:"
1 Kings 4:14 - "Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim:"
1 Kings 4:16 - "Baanah the son of Hushai was in Asher and in Aloth:"
1 Kings 6:4 - "And for the house he made windows of narrow lights."
1 Kings 4:34 - "And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom."
2 Kings 4:11 - "And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there."
1 Kings 2:18 - "And Bath-sheba said, Well; I will speak for thee unto the king."
2 Kings 9:4 - "¶ So the young man, even the young man the prophet, went to Ramoth-gilead."
2 Kings 6:4 - "So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they cut down wood."
1 Kings 4:6 - "And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute."
2 Kings 16:4 - "And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree."
2 Kings 4:33 - "He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the LORD."
1 Kings 4:15 - "Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:"
1 Kings 4:10 - "The son of Hesed, in Aruboth; to him pertained Sochoh, and all the land of Hepher:"
1 Kings 4:9 - "The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan:"