2 Kings 17:39
New International Version
Rather, worship the LORD your God; it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

New Living Translation
You must worship only the LORD your God. He is the one who will rescue you from all your enemies.”

English Standard Version
but you shall fear the LORD your God, and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.”

Berean Standard Bible
but worship the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hands of all your enemies.”

King James Bible
But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.

New King James Version
But the LORD your God you shall fear; and He will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

New American Standard Bible
But you shall fear the LORD your God; and He will save you from the hand of all your enemies.”

NASB 1995
“But the LORD your God you shall fear; and He will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

NASB 1977
“But the LORD your God you shall fear; and He will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

Legacy Standard Bible
But Yahweh your God you shall fear; and He will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

Amplified Bible
But the LORD your God you shall fear [and worship]; then He will rescue you from the hands of all your enemies.”

Christian Standard Bible
but fear the LORD your God, and he will rescue you from all your enemies.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
but fear the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

American Standard Version
but Jehovah your God shall ye fear; and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.

Contemporary English Version
except me. I am the LORD your God, and I will rescue you from all your enemies.

English Revised Version
but the LORD your God shall ye fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Instead, worship the LORD your God, and he will rescue you from your enemies.'"

Good News Translation
You shall obey me, the LORD your God, and I will rescue you from your enemies."

International Standard Version
But you are to fear the LORD, and he will deliver you from the control of all your enemies."

Majority Standard Bible
but worship the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hands of all your enemies.?

NET Bible
Instead you must worship the LORD your God; then he will rescue you from the power of all your enemies."

New Heart English Bible
But you shall fear the LORD your God; and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies."

Webster's Bible Translation
But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.

World English Bible
But you shall fear Yahweh your God, and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
but you fear your God YHWH, and He delivers you out of the hand of all your enemies”;

Young's Literal Translation
but Jehovah your God ye do fear, and He doth deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies;'

Smith's Literal Translation
But Jehovah your God ye shall fear, and he shall deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But fear the Lord your God, and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But you shall fear the Lord, your God. And he will rescue you from the hand of all your enemies.”

New American Bible
You must venerate only the LORD, your God; it is he who will deliver you from the power of all your enemies.

New Revised Standard Version
but you shall worship the LORD your God; he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But the LORD your God you shall worship; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But revere LORD JEHOVAH your God, and he delivers you from the hand of all your enemies.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
but the LORD your God shall ye fear; and He will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But ye shall fear the Lord your God, and he shall deliver you from all your enemies.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Israel's Cities Resettled by Foreigners
38Do not forget the covenant I have made with you. Do not worship other gods, 39but worship the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hands of all your enemies.” 40But they would not listen, and they persisted in their former customs.…

Cross References
Exodus 20:2-3
“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. / You shall have no other gods before Me.

Deuteronomy 6:13
Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name.

Matthew 4:10
“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”

Joshua 24:14
Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; cast aside the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates and in Egypt, and serve the LORD.

Isaiah 8:13
The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be dreaded.

1 Samuel 12:24
Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.

Psalm 34:9
Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.

Jeremiah 10:10
But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.

1 Kings 18:21
Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word.

2 Chronicles 20:20
Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.”

John 4:24
God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Hebrews 12:28
Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

Revelation 14:7
And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”

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.


Treasury of Scripture

But the LORD your God you shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.

the Lord

2 Kings 17:36
But the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt with great power and a stretched out arm, him shall ye fear, and him shall ye worship, and to him shall ye do sacrifice.

1 Samuel 12:24
Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.

Isaiah 8:12-14
Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid…

he shall deliver

Nehemiah 9:27
Therefore thou deliveredst them into the hand of their enemies, who vexed them: and in the time of their trouble, when they cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and according to thy manifold mercies thou gavest them saviours, who saved them out of the hand of their enemies.

Luke 1:71,74,75
That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; …

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2 Kings 17
1. Hoshea the Last King of Israel
3. Being subdued by Shalmaneser, he conspires against him with So, king of Egypt
5. Samaria for sinning is led into captivity
24. The strange nations transplanted into Samaria make a mixture of religions.














but worship the LORD your God,
This phrase emphasizes exclusive devotion to Yahweh, the God of Israel. In the historical context of 2 Kings 17, the Israelites were guilty of syncretism, blending the worship of Yahweh with that of other gods, which led to their downfall and exile. The command to worship the LORD alone is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, seen in the First Commandment (Exodus 20:3) and reiterated by prophets like Elijah (1 Kings 18:21). This call to exclusive worship underscores the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where loyalty and obedience are paramount.

and He will deliver you
The promise of deliverance is contingent upon the Israelites' faithfulness to God. Throughout the Old Testament, God’s deliverance is a central theme, as seen in the Exodus narrative where God delivers Israel from Egyptian bondage (Exodus 14). This deliverance is not just physical but also spiritual, pointing to a deeper salvation that God offers. The concept of deliverance is also prophetic, foreshadowing the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ, who delivers humanity from sin and death (Colossians 1:13-14).

from the hands of all your enemies.”
This assurance of protection from enemies is a common covenantal promise found in the Old Testament (Deuteronomy 28:7). Historically, Israel faced numerous adversaries, including the Assyrians, who were the immediate threat in the context of 2 Kings 17. The promise of protection is linked to Israel’s obedience and faithfulness to God. In a broader theological sense, this deliverance from enemies can be seen as a type of the spiritual victory believers have in Christ, who conquers sin, death, and the powers of darkness (1 Corinthians 15:57).

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The one true God of Israel, who demands exclusive worship and promises deliverance.

2. Israel
The Northern Kingdom, which is being addressed in this context, facing consequences for their idolatry.

3. Enemies
The surrounding nations and powers that threaten Israel, both physically and spiritually.

4. Assyria
The dominant empire at the time, which eventually conquers the Northern Kingdom due to their disobedience.

5. Prophets
God's messengers who warned Israel of the consequences of their idolatry and called them back to worship Yahweh alone.
Teaching Points
Exclusive Worship
God demands our exclusive worship. Just as Israel was called to worship Yahweh alone, we too must ensure that our devotion is not divided by modern-day idols such as wealth, power, or status.

Promise of Deliverance
The promise of deliverance is contingent upon our worship of God. Trusting in God and worshiping Him alone brings His protection and deliverance from our "enemies," whether they be spiritual, emotional, or physical.

Consequences of Idolatry
The history of Israel serves as a warning. Idolatry leads to spiritual and often physical downfall. We must be vigilant in identifying and removing idols from our lives.

Faithfulness in Adversity
In times of trouble, our response should be to turn to God in worship and trust. He is our deliverer, and our faithfulness in adversity is a testament to our trust in His promises.

Role of Prophets and Scripture
Just as prophets called Israel back to God, Scripture serves as our guide and reminder to remain faithful. Regular engagement with the Bible helps us stay aligned with God's will.(39) And he.--The pronoun is emphatic: "and He, on His part, will deliver you."

Verse 39. - But the Lord your God ye shall fear (comp. ver. 36); and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies. This promise had been made repeatedly (see Exodus 23:27; Leviticus 26:7, 8; Deuteronomy 6:18, 19; Deuteronomy 20:4; Deuteronomy 23:14; Deuteronomy 28:7, etc.). The writer of Chronicles aims at showing in detail that the promise was literally fulfilled in the history, victory in every case declaring itself in favor of God's people, when they were faithful and obedient, while reverses always befell them in the contrary ease (see 1 Chronicles 5:20-22; 1 Chronicles 10:13; 1 Chronicles 14:10-16; 2 Chronicles 12:1-12; 2 Chronicles 13:4-18; 2 Chronicles 14:9-12; 2 Chronicles 20:5-30, etc.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
but
כִּ֛י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

worship
תִּירָ֑אוּ (tî·rā·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God,
אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֖ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

and He
וְהוּא֙ (wə·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

will deliver
יַצִּ֣יל (yaṣ·ṣîl)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver

you
אֶתְכֶ֔ם (’eṯ·ḵem)
Direct object marker | second person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

from the hands
מִיַּ֖ד (mî·yaḏ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027: A hand

of all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

your enemies.”
אֹיְבֵיכֶֽם׃ (’ō·yə·ḇê·ḵem)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary


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