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2 Kings 18:6

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2 Kings 18:6 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

He remained faithful to the LORD and did not turn from following Him; he kept the commandments that the LORD had given Moses.

King James Version KJV

For he clave to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.

American Standard Version ASV

For he clave to Jehovah; he departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which Jehovah commanded Moses.

Bible in Basic English BBE

For his heart was fixed on the Lord, not turning from his ways, and he did his orders which the Lord gave to Moses.

Free Bible Version FBV

He stayed faithful to the Lord and did not give up following him. He kept the commandments that the Lord had given Moses.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

For he claue to the Lord, and departed not from him, but kept his commandements, which the Lord had commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and he cleaveth to Jehovah, he hath not turned aside from after Him, and keepeth His commands that Jehovah commanded Moses.

World English Bible WEB

For he joined with the LORD. He didn’t depart from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

For he cleaved to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And he stuck to the Lord, and departed not from his steps, but kept his commandments, which the Lord commanded Moses.

Translation for Translators T4T

He remained loyal to Yahweh and never disobeyed him. He carefully obeyed all the commandments that Yahweh had given to Moses.

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2 Kings 18:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יִּדְבַּק֙ בַּֽ/יהוָ֔ה לֹא סָ֖ר מֵ/אַֽחֲרָ֑י/ו וַ/יִּשְׁמֹר֙ מִצְוֺתָ֔י/ו אֲשֶׁר צִוָּ֥ה יְהוָ֖ה אֶת מֹשֶֽׁה
וַ/יִּדְבַּק֙ dâbaq H1692 to cleave Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בַּֽ/יהוָ֔ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord Prep | N-proper
לֹא lôʼ H3808 not Part
סָ֖ר çûwr H5493 to turn aside V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מֵ/אַֽחֲרָ֑י/ו ʼachar H310 after Prep | Prep | Suff
וַ/יִּשְׁמֹר֙ shâmar H8104 to keep Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מִצְוֺתָ֔י/ו mitsvâh H4687 commandment N-fp | Suff
אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 which Rel
צִוָּ֥ה tsâvâh H6680 to command V-Piel-Perf-3ms
יְהוָ֖ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
מֹשֶֽׁה Môsheh H4872 Moses N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 18:6

וַ/יִּדְבַּק֙ dâbaq H1692 "to cleave" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To cleave means to cling or stick to something, like pursuing something closely. It's used in the Bible to describe following God or others.
Definition: 1) to cling, stick, stay close, cleave, keep close, stick to, stick with, follow closely, join to, overtake, catch 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cling, cleave to 1a2) to stay with 1b) (Pual) to be joined together 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to cleave to 1c2) to pursue closely 1c3) to overtake 1d) (Hophal) to be made to cleave Aramaic equivalent: de.vaq (דְּבֵק "to cleave" H1693)
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: abide fast, cleave (fast together), follow close (hard after), be joined (together), keep (fast), overtake, pursue hard, stick, take. See also: Genesis 2:24; 2 Samuel 20:2; Psalms 22:16.
בַּֽ/יהוָ֔ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
לֹא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
סָ֖ר çûwr H5493 "to turn aside" V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To turn aside or remove is the meaning of this verb, used in various forms throughout the Bible. It can mean to depart, avoid, or put something away, and is often used in the context of turning away from sin or wrongdoing, as seen in the actions of prophets and leaders in the Old Testament.
Definition: : remove 1) to turn aside, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn aside, turn in unto 1a2) to depart, depart from way, avoid 1a3) to be removed 1a4) to come to an end 1b) (Polel) to turn aside 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to turn aside, cause to depart, remove, take away, put away, depose 1c2) to put aside, leave undone, retract, reject, abolish 1d) (Hophal) to be taken away, be removed
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without. See also: Genesis 8:13; 2 Samuel 6:10; Psalms 6:9.
מֵ/אַֽחֲרָ֑י/ו ʼachar H310 "after" Prep | Prep | Suff
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
וַ/יִּשְׁמֹר֙ shâmar H8104 "to keep" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
מִצְוֺתָ֔י/ו mitsvâh H4687 "commandment" N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
צִוָּ֥ה tsâvâh H6680 "to command" V-Piel-Perf-3ms
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
יְהוָ֖ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מֹשֶֽׁה Môsheh H4872 "Moses" N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.

Study Notes — 2 Kings 18:6

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ReferenceText (BSB)
1 Joshua 23:8 Instead, you shall hold fast to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day.
2 Deuteronomy 10:20 You are to fear the LORD your God and serve Him. Hold fast to Him and take your oaths in His name.
3 John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.
4 Acts 11:23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
5 John 15:14 You are My friends if you do what I command you.
6 2 Kings 17:13 Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.”
7 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,
8 2 Kings 17:16 They abandoned all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves two cast idols of calves and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the host of heaven and served Baal.
9 Jeremiah 11:4 which I commanded your forefathers when I brought them out of the land of Egypt, out of the iron furnace, saying, ‘Obey Me, and do everything I command you, and you will be My people, and I will be your God.’
10 John 14:21 Whoever 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 will love him and reveal Myself to him.”

2 Kings 18:6 Summary

This verse tells us that Hezekiah remained faithful to the LORD and kept His commandments, just like the LORD had given to Moses. Being faithful to the LORD means trusting and obeying Him, even when it's hard, and it's something we can all learn to do (Psalm 37:3-4). By following the LORD's commandments, we can show our love and obedience to Him, and He can bless us and help us in amazing ways (Deuteronomy 28:1-14). Just like Hezekiah, we can choose to trust and follow the LORD, and He will be with us and help us, no matter what challenges we face (2 Kings 18:7).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to remain faithful to the LORD?

Remaining faithful to the LORD means to trust and obey Him, as seen in 2 Kings 18:6, and to follow His commandments, as given in Deuteronomy 6:1-3 and Exodus 20:1-17.

Why is it important to keep the commandments given by the LORD?

Keeping the commandments is essential because it demonstrates our love and obedience to the LORD, as stated in John 14:15 and 1 John 5:3, and it also helps us to live a life that is pleasing to Him, as seen in Psalm 119:1-8.

How can we, like Hezekiah, keep from turning away from following the LORD?

We can keep from turning away from the LORD by trusting in Him, as Hezekiah did in 2 Kings 18:5, and by being intentional about reading and obeying His Word, as encouraged in Psalm 119:11 and Joshua 1:8.

What is the relationship between faithfulness to the LORD and prosperity?

The Bible teaches that faithfulness to the LORD can lead to prosperity, as seen in 2 Kings 18:7 and Psalm 37:3-4, but it also emphasizes that our ultimate goal should be to please and glorify the LORD, regardless of our circumstances, as stated in 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Romans 11:36.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways in which I can demonstrate my faithfulness to the LORD in my daily life?
  2. How can I, like Hezekiah, keep the commandments of the LORD and trust in His goodness and sovereignty?
  3. What are some potential consequences of turning away from following the LORD, and how can I avoid them?
  4. In what ways can I show my love and obedience to the LORD, and how can I prioritize my relationship with Him above all else?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 18:6

For he clave to the Lord,.... To his worship and service; to the fear of the Lord, as the Targum: and departed not from following him; from his worship, as the same paraphrase: but kept his

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 18:6

For he clave to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses. No JFB commentary on this verse.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 18:6

Departed not from following him, in the general course of his life and especially in the matters of God’ s worship.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 18:6

2 Kings 18:6 For he clave to the LORD, [and] departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.Ver. 6. For he clave to the Lord.] Indivulse: and this he knew to be his duty, from Deuteronomy 4:4; Deuteronomy 10:20; Joshua 23:8, sc., to embrace the Lord with faith and love: to adhere unto him as his head and husband, with all his heart and soul. He "departed not from following him," as it is here expounded, "but kept his commandments," the best proof of his love.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 18:6

(6) For he clave.—And he held fast. Hezekiah’s pious feeling.But kept.—And he kept. Hezekiah’s practice. The context shows that the “commandments” specially in the writer’s mind were those against polytheism.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 18:6

6. and departed not] R.V. he departed not. Thus italics are avoided, and the emphasis of the verse seems to be strengthened. which the Lord commanded Moses] Another indication that the compiler of Kings, or it may be the earlier authority from which he drew, accepted the Law as given by God to Moses. See also below in verse 12.

Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 18:6

Other good kings, as Solomon, Jehoshaphat, Joash, and Amaziah, had fallen away in their later years. Hezekiah remained firm to the last. The phrase “cleaving to God” is frequent in Deuteronomy, but rare elsewhere.

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