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Text -- 1 Kings 2:3 (NET)

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2:3 Do the job the Lord your God has assigned you by following his instructions and obeying his rules, commandments, regulations, and laws as written in the law of Moses. Then you will succeed in all you do and seek to accomplish,
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics

Names, People and Places:
 · Moses a son of Amram; the Levite who led Israel out of Egypt and gave them The Law of Moses,a Levite who led Israel out of Egypt and gave them the law


Dictionary Themes and Topics: Will | Watchfulness | WAY | Solomon | Pentateuch | Micah, Book of | Law of Moses | KINGS, BOOKS OF | ISRAEL, HISTORY OF, 2 | God | GO | Death | David | Children | Blessing | more
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TSK Synopsis , MHCC , Matthew Henry , Keil-Delitzsch , Constable , Guzik

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Wesley: 1Ki 2:3 - -- Which the prince was enjoined to transcribe and read, Deu 17:11, that be might govern his own and his peoples actions by it.

Which the prince was enjoined to transcribe and read, Deu 17:11, that be might govern his own and his peoples actions by it.

Wesley: 1Ki 2:3 - -- Or, behave thyself prudently. Hereby he intimates, that religion is the truest reason of state, and that all true wisdom and good success depend upon ...

Or, behave thyself prudently. Hereby he intimates, that religion is the truest reason of state, and that all true wisdom and good success depend upon piety.

JFB: 1Ki 2:3 - -- That is, the divine law in all its ceremonial as well as moral requirements. But particular reference was intended to its political institutions, as i...

That is, the divine law in all its ceremonial as well as moral requirements. But particular reference was intended to its political institutions, as it was only by strictly maintaining the conduct that became the Hebrew monarch (Deu 17:10-20), that he would secure the blessing of peace and prosperity to his reign (see on Deu 4:5; Deu 29:10).

Clarke: 1Ki 2:3 - -- Keep the charge of the Lord - Keep what God has given thee to keep 1.    Walk in his ways. Not in thine own, nor in the ways of a wic...

Keep the charge of the Lord - Keep what God has given thee to keep

1.    Walk in his ways. Not in thine own, nor in the ways of a wicked, perishing world

2.    Keep his statutes. Consider all his appointments to be holy, just, and good; receive them as such, and conscientiously observe them

3.    Keep his commandments. Whatever he has bidden thee to do, perform; what he has forbidden thee to do, omit

4.    Keep his judgments. What he has determined to be right, is essentially and inherently right; what he has determined to be wrong or evil, is inherently and essentially so. A thing is not good because God has commanded it; a thing is not evil because he has forbidden it. He has commanded the good, because it is in its own nature good and useful; he has forbidden the evil, because it is in its own nature bad and hurtful. Keep therefore his judgments

5.    Keep his testimonies. Bear witness to all to which he has borne witness. His testimonies are true; there is no deceit or falsity in them. His testimonies refer also to future good things and good times; they are the significators of coming blessedness: as such, respect them

Clarke: 1Ki 2:3 - -- That thou mayest prosper - If thou hast God’ s approbation, thou wilt have God’ s blessing. If thy ways please him, he will not withhold f...

That thou mayest prosper - If thou hast God’ s approbation, thou wilt have God’ s blessing. If thy ways please him, he will not withhold from thee any manner of thing that is good.

TSK: 1Ki 2:3 - -- And keep : Deu 29:9; Jos 1:7, Jos 22:5; 1Ch 22:12, 1Ch 22:13, 1Ch 28:8, 1Ch 28:9, 1Ch 29:19 statutes : Deu 4:1, Deu 4:5, Deu 4:8, Deu 5:1, Deu 6:1, De...

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: 1Ki 2:3 - -- The "statutes"have been explained to be the positive ordinances of the Law; the "commandments"the moral precepts, not to steal, etc.; the "judgments...

The "statutes"have been explained to be the positive ordinances of the Law; the "commandments"the moral precepts, not to steal, etc.; the "judgments"the laws belonging to civil government; and the "testimonies"the laws directing the commemoration of certain events. Compare Psa 19:7-8.

Poole: 1Ki 2:3 - -- The charge of the Lord thy God i.e. what God hath charged or commanded thee to do; the act being put for the object; as is usual. In the law of Mose...

The charge of the Lord thy God i.e. what God hath charged or commanded thee to do; the act being put for the object; as is usual.

In the law of Moses which the prince was enjoined to transcribe and read, Deu 17:18 , that he might govern his own and his people’ s actions by it.

That thou mayest prosper or, behave thyself prudently ; for the word signifies both. Hereby he intimates that religion is the truest reason of state, and that all true wisdom and good success depends upon piety.

Haydock: 1Ki 2:3 - -- Charge, what he orders. --- Understand. Hebrew, "act prudently," (Menochius) or "with success," Greek interpreters (Calmet) and Chaldean. (Menoch...

Charge, what he orders. ---

Understand. Hebrew, "act prudently," (Menochius) or "with success," Greek interpreters (Calmet) and Chaldean. (Menochius) ---

The observance of God's law, both in private and in public, will ensure to thee the title of a wise prince.

Gill: 1Ki 2:3 - -- And keep the charge of the Lord thy God,.... Which may in general respect his whole walk and conversation, and his obedience to the law and will of Go...

And keep the charge of the Lord thy God,.... Which may in general respect his whole walk and conversation, and his obedience to the law and will of God; and in particular his just government of Israel committed to his charge:

to walk in his ways; directed to in his word:

to keep his statutes and his judgments; his laws, ceremonial, moral, and judicial:

and his testimonies; as the above laws, which testify of his mind, and declare what he would have done and observed:

as it is written in the law of Moses; which a king of Israel was obliged to write a copy of, keep by him, and read it, and rule according to it, Deu 17:18,

that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself; to reign in righteousness, and according to the law of God, is the only way to have a prosperous and happy reign: or "that thou mayest act wisely" p; the law of God furnishing out the best rules of government and maxims of policy; see Deu 4:6.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: 1Ki 2:3 Heb “then you will cause to succeed all which you do and all which you turn there.”

Geneva Bible: 1Ki 2:3 And keep the ( b ) charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: 1Ki 2:1-46 - --1 David, having given a charge to Solomon,3 of religiousness;5 of Joab;7 of Barzillai;8 of Shimei;10 dies.12 Solomon succeeds.13 Adonijah, moving Bath...

MHCC: 1Ki 2:1-4 - --David's charge to Solomon is, to keep the charge of the Lord. The authority of a dying father is much, but nothing to that of a living God. God promis...

Matthew Henry: 1Ki 2:1-11 - -- David, that great and good man, is here a dying man (1Ki 2:1), and a dead man, 1Ki 2:10. It is well there is another life after this, for death stai...

Keil-Delitzsch: 1Ki 2:1-11 - -- The anointing of Solomon as king, which was effected by David'scommand (1 Kings 1), is only briefly mentioned in 1Ch 23:1 in the words,"When David w...

Constable: 1Ki 1:1--11:43 - --I. THE REIGN OF SOLOMON chs. 1--11 The Holy Spirit led the writer of Kings to give an interpretation of history,...

Constable: 1Ki 1:1--2:13 - --A. Solomon's Succession to David's Throne 1:1-2:12 The first segment of the writer's story (1:1-2:12) co...

Constable: 1Ki 2:1-9 - --3. David's charge to Solomon 2:1-9 David's words here state succinctly the philosophy of history...

Guzik: 1Ki 2:1-46 - --1 Kings 2 - The Securing of Solomon's Throne A. The final acts of King David. 1. (1-4) David's exhortation to Solomon. Now the days of David drew ...

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Introduction / Outline

JFB: 1 Kings (Book Introduction) THE FIRST AND SECOND BOOKS OF KINGS, in the ancient copies of the Hebrew Bible, constitute one book. Various titles have been given them; in the Septu...

JFB: 1 Kings (Outline) ABISHAG CHERISHES DAVID IN HIS EXTREME AGE. (1Ki 1:1-4) ADONIJAH USURPS THE KINGDOM. (1Ki. 1:5-31) SOLOMON, BY DAVID'S APPOINTMENT, IS ANOINTED KING....

TSK: 1 Kings 2 (Chapter Introduction) Overview 1Ki 2:1, David, having given a charge to Solomon, 1Ki 2:3, of religiousness; 1Ki 2:5, of Joab; 1Ki 2:7, of Barzillai; 1Ki 2:8, of Shimei;...

Poole: 1 Kings (Book Introduction) FIRST BOOK OF KINGS COMMONLY CALLED THE THIRD BOOK OF THE KINGS THE ARGUMENT THESE two Books called Of the Kings, because they treat of the kings of...

Poole: 1 Kings 2 (Chapter Introduction) KINGS CHAPTER 2 David lying on his death-bed, giveth charge to Solomon of a religious life, 1Ki 2:1-4 . Of Joab, Barzillai, and Shimei, 1Ki 2:5-9 ....

MHCC: 1 Kings (Book Introduction) The history now before us accounts for the affairs of the kingdoms of Judah and Israel, yet with special regard to the kingdom of God among them; for ...

MHCC: 1 Kings 2 (Chapter Introduction) (1Ki 2:1-4) David's dying charge to Solomon. (1Ki 2:5-11) David's charge as to Joab and others. (1Ki 2:12-25) Solomon reigns, Adonijah aspiring to t...

Matthew Henry: 1 Kings (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The First Book of Kings Many histories are books of kings and their reigns, to which the affairs of the...

Matthew Henry: 1 Kings 2 (Chapter Introduction) In this chapter we have David setting and Solomon at the same time rising. I. The conclusion of David's reign with his life. 1. The charge he giv...

Constable: 1 Kings (Book Introduction) Introduction Title The Books of 1 and 2 Kings received their names because they docume...

Constable: 1 Kings (Outline) Outline I. The reign of Solomon chs. 1-11 A. Solomon's succession to David's throne 1:1-2:12...

Constable: 1 Kings 1 Kings Bibliography Aharoni, Yohanan. "The Building Activities of David and Solomon." Israel Exploration Journ...

Haydock: 1 Kings (Book Introduction) THE THIRD BOOK OF KINGS. INTRODUCTION. This and the following Book are called by the holy Fathers, The Third and Fourth Book of Kings; but b...

Gill: 1 Kings (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS This, and the following book, properly are but one book, divided into two parts, and went with the Jews under the common na...

Gill: 1 Kings 2 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 2 This chapter gives an account of the charge David gave to his son Solomon, a little before his death, to walk in the ways...

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