Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Nevertheless, for the sake of his servant David, the LORD was not willing to destroy Judah. He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever. New Living Translation But the LORD did not want to destroy Judah, for he had promised his servant David that his descendants would continue to rule, shining like a lamp forever. English Standard Version Yet the LORD was not willing to destroy Judah, for the sake of David his servant, since he promised to give a lamp to him and to his sons forever. Berean Standard Bible Yet for the sake of His servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever. King James Bible Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give him alway a light, and to his children. New King James Version Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah, for the sake of His servant David, as He promised him to give a lamp to him and his sons forever. New American Standard Bible However, the LORD did not want to destroy Judah, for the sake of David His servant, since He had promised him to give him a lamp through his sons always. NASB 1995 However, the LORD was not willing to destroy Judah, for the sake of David His servant, since He had promised him to give a lamp to him through his sons always. NASB 1977 However, the LORD was not willing to destroy Judah, for the sake of David His servant, since He had promised him to give a lamp to him through his sons always. Legacy Standard Bible However, Yahweh was not willing to make Judah a ruin, for the sake of David His servant, since He had promised him to give a lamp to him through his sons always. Amplified Bible Yet for the sake of His servant David the LORD was not willing to destroy Judah, since He had promised to give him a lamp (enthroned descendant) through his sons always. Christian Standard Bible For the sake of his servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since he had promised to give a lamp to David and his sons forever. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah because of His servant David, since He had promised to give a lamp to David and his sons forever. American Standard Version Howbeit Jehovah would not destroy Judah, for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give unto him a lamp for his children alway. Contemporary English Version But the LORD refused to destroy Judah, because he had promised his servant David that someone from his family would always rule in Judah. English Revised Version Howbeit the LORD would not destroy Judah, for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give unto him a lamp for his children alway. GOD'S WORD® Translation But for David's sake the LORD didn't want to destroy Judah. The LORD had told David that he would always give him and his descendants a [shining] lamp. Good News Translation but the LORD was not willing to destroy Judah, because he had promised his servant David that his descendants would always continue to rule. International Standard Version But the LORD remained unwilling to destroy Judah for the sake of his servant David, since he had promised to keep David's lamp burning brightly through his descendants every day. Majority Standard Bible Yet for the sake of His servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever. NET Bible But the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah. He preserved Judah for the sake of his servant David to whom he had promised a perpetual dynasty. New Heart English Bible However the LORD would not destroy Judah, for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give to him a lamp for his children always. Webster's Bible Translation Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah, for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give him always a light, and to his children. World English Bible However, Yahweh would not destroy Judah, for David his servant’s sake, as he promised him to give to him a lamp for his children always. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand YHWH was not willing to destroy Judah, for the sake of His servant David, as He said to him, to give a lamp to him—to his sons [for] all the days. Young's Literal Translation and Jehovah was not willing to destroy Judah, for the sake of David his servant, as He said to him, to give to him a lamp -- to his sons all the days. Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah Would not destroy Judah on account of David his servant, as he said to give to him a light for his sons all the days. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the Lord would not destroy Juda, for David his servant's sake, as he had promised him, to give him a light, and to his children always. Catholic Public Domain Version But the Lord was not willing to destroy Judah, because of David, his servant, just as he had promised him, so that he might grant a light to him and to his sons, for all days. New American Bible Even so, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, for the sake of his servant David. For he had promised David that he would leave him a holding in the LORD’s presence for all time. New Revised Standard Version Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah, for the sake of his servant David, since he had promised to give a lamp to him and to his descendants forever. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYet the LORD would not destroy Judah for David his servant's sake, as he promised to him that he would give an heir to his children all the days. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH did not choose to destroy Yehuda, because of David his Servant, as he said to him that he would give him and his children a lamp for all days. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Howbeit the LORD would not destroy Judah, for David His servant's sake, as He promised him to give unto him a lamp and to his children alway. Brenton Septuagint Translation But the Lord would not destroy Juda for David his servant's sake, as he said he would give a light to him and to his sons continually. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehoram Reigns in Judah…18And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD. 19Yet for the sake of His servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever. Cross References 2 Samuel 7:12-16 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ... 1 Kings 11:36 I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name. 1 Kings 15:4 Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong. 2 Chronicles 21:7 Yet the LORD was unwilling to destroy the house of David, because of the covenant He had made with David, and since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever. Psalm 89:28-37 I will forever preserve My loving devotion for him, and My covenant with him will stand fast. / I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure. / If his sons forsake My law and do not walk in My judgments, ... Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. Jeremiah 33:17-21 For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel, / nor will the priests who are Levites ever fail to have a man before Me to offer burnt offerings, to burn grain offerings, and to present sacrifices.” / And the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah: ... Matthew 1:1 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: Matthew 1:6 and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, Matthew 1:17 In all, then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ. Luke 1:32-33 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” Luke 1:69 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, Acts 2:30 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne. Romans 1:3 regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, Romans 15:12 And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.” Treasury of Scripture Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give him always a light, and to his children. for David 2 Kings 19:34 For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake. 2 Samuel 7:12,13,15 And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom… 1 Kings 11:36 And unto his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a light alway before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen me to put my name there. light [heb] candle, or lamp 1 Kings 11:36 And unto his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a light alway before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen me to put my name there. Jump to Previous Alway Always Children David Descendants Destroy Destruction Forever Howbeit However Judah Lamp Maintain Nevertheless Promised Purpose Sake Servant Servant's Willing WordJump to Next Alway Always Children David Descendants Destroy Destruction Forever Howbeit However Judah Lamp Maintain Nevertheless Promised Purpose Sake Servant Servant's Willing Word2 Kings 8 1. The Shunammite, having left her country seven years, to avoid the famine, 5. for Elisha's miracle's sake has her land restored by the king. 7. Hazael Murders Ben-Hadad and succeeds him 16. Jehoram's wicked reign in Judah 20. Edom and Libnah revolt 23. Ahaziah succeeds Jehoram 25. Ahaziah's wicked reign 28. He visits Joram, being wounded, at Jezreel Yet for the sake of His servant David This phrase highlights the covenantal relationship between God and David. God made a promise to David that his lineage would endure, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-16. This covenant is central to understanding the Davidic line and its significance in biblical history. David is often referred to as a "servant" of God, emphasizing his role as a chosen leader and a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). This relationship underscores the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God. the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who shows mercy and faithfulness to His promises. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which is under threat due to its kings' unfaithfulness. 3. David The former king of Israel, known for his heart after God, to whom God made a covenant promising an everlasting dynasty. 4. David's Descendants The royal lineage through which God promised to maintain a "lamp," symbolizing continuity and hope. 5. The Covenant God's promise to David, which is central to His dealings with Judah and the Davidic line. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesDespite human failure, God remains faithful to His covenant. This encourages believers to trust in God's promises, knowing He is unchanging and reliable. The Importance of Legacy David's faithfulness impacts generations. Our actions and faith can influence future generations positively or negatively. The Role of Mercy in God's Plan God's mercy is evident in His dealings with Judah. Believers are called to reflect God's mercy in their interactions with others. The Messianic Hope The promise of a "lamp" for David's descendants points to Jesus Christ, the ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic covenant. This reinforces the hope believers have in Christ's eternal reign.(19) To give him alway a light.--Comp. 1Kings 15:4; 1Kings 11:36; and for the promise to David, 2Samuel 7:12-16. And to his children.--The reading of many Heb. MSS., the LXX., Vulg., and Targum. Thenius calls this a reading devised for the removal of a difficulty, and asserts that the promise was made to David alone. He would omit the conjunction, and render, "To give him alway a lamp in respect of (i.e., through) his sons." (See 2Chronicles 21:7, Note.) Keil adopts the same reading, but translates, "To give him, that is, his sons, a lamp," making "to his sons" an explanatory apposition. Verse 19. - Yet the Lord would not destroy Judah for David his servant's sake. The natural punishment of apostasy was rejection by God, and on rejection would, as a matter of course, follow destruction and ruin. God had declared by Moses, "If thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and statutes, which I command thee this day; all these curses shall come upon thee The Lord shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until thou be destroyed, and until thou perish quickly; because of the wickedness of thy doings, whereby thou hast forsaken me. The Lord shall make the pestilence cleave unto thee, until he have consumed thee from off the land, whither thou goest to possess it. The Lord shall smite thee with a consumption, and with a fever, and with an inflammation, and with an extreme burning, and with the sword, and with blasting, and with mildew; and they shall pursue thee till thou perish. And thy heaven which is over thy head shall be brass, and the earth that is underneath thee shall be iron.... The Lord shall cause thee to be smitten of thine enemies; thou shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them: and thou shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth.... Thou shall become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the Lord shall lead thee" (Deuteronomy 28:15-37). The apostasy of Jeheram, and of the nation under him, was calculated to bring about the immediate fulfillment of all these threats, and would have done so but for a restraining cause. God had made promises to David, and to his seed after him (2 Samuel 7:13-16; Psalm 89:29-37, etc.), which would be unfulfilled if Judah's candlestick were at once removed. He had declared, "If thy children forsake my Law, and walk not in my statutes... I will visit their offences with the rod, and their sin with scourges. Nevertheless my loving-kindness will I not utterly take away, nor suffer my truth to fail. My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips; I have sworn once by my holiness that I will not fail David." If he had now swept away the Jewish kingdom, he would have dealt more hardly with these who clave to David than with those that broke off from him. He would not have shown the "faithfulness" or the "mercy" which he had promised, he would have forgotten "the loving-kindnesses which he aware unto David in his truth" (Psalm 89:49). Therefore he would not - he could not - as yet "destroy Judah," with which, in point of fact, he bore for above three centuries longer, until at last the cup of their iniquities was full, and "there was no remedy." As he promised him to give him always a light, and to his children. There is no "and" in the original. Translate - As he promised him to give him always a light in respect of his children, and compare, for the promise of "a light" (1 Kings 11:36; 1 Kings 15:4; and Psalm 132:17).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Yet for the sakeלְמַ֖עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Preposition Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent of His servant עַבְדּ֑וֹ (‘aḇ·dōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant David, דָּוִ֣ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel was unwilling וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no to destroy לְהַשְׁחִ֣ית (lə·haš·ḥîṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7843: Perhaps to go to ruin Judah, יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites since כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that He had promised אָֽמַר־ (’ā·mar-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to maintain לָתֵ֨ת (lā·ṯêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5414: To give, put, set a lamp נִ֛יר (nîr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5216: A lamp, light for David ל֥וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew [and] his descendants לְבָנָ֖יו (lə·ḇā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son forever. כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Links 2 Kings 8:19 NIV2 Kings 8:19 NLT 2 Kings 8:19 ESV 2 Kings 8:19 NASB 2 Kings 8:19 KJV 2 Kings 8:19 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 8:19 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 8:19 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 8:19 French Bible 2 Kings 8:19 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 8:19 However Yahweh would not destroy Judah (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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