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and keep the charge of Yahweh your God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, [and] his commandments, and his ordinances, and his testimonies, according to that which is written in the law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do, and wherever you turn yourself.

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God's Law for All of Life

David's charge wasn't a vague call to be good. Commentators explain that the terms 'statutes,' 'commandments,' 'ordinances,' and 'testimonies' refer to the specific moral, civil, and ceremonial aspects of God's law. This shows that God desires holistic obedience in every area of a leader's life.

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1 Kings

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Kings 2:3

18th Century

Theologian

The “statutes” have been explained to be the positive ordinances of the Law; the “commandments” the moral precepts, such as not to steal; the “judg…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Kings 2:3

19th Century

Bishop

Keep the charge: The main charge to Solomon is noble enough. He is to show himself a man, in spite of his youth; he is to…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 2:3

17th Century

Pastor

And keep the charge of the Lord your God
Which may in general respect his whole walk and conversation, and his obedi…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 2:1–4

17th Century

Minister

David's charge to Solomon is to keep the charge of the Lord. The authority of a dying father is significant, but it is nothing compared to that of …

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