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that they may fear you, to walk in your ways, so long as they live in the land which you gave to our fathers.
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What 'Fearing God' Means
One commentator notes that the phrase 'to walk in thy ways' was likely an intentional addition by the author of Chronicles. This addition serves to clarify that fearing God is not merely an abstract feeling but is demonstrated through a life of active obedience to His commands.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Compare with the parallel accounts in the books of Kings.
19th Century
Anglican
To walk in your ways. —An explanatory remark added by the chronicler.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1).
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