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As for you, if you will walk before me as David your father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded you, and will keep my statutes and my ordinances;
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A Conditional Promise
Commentators highlight that God's promise to Solomon is conditional. The verse begins with a significant 'if,' linking the future of Solomon's dynasty directly to his personal obedience. Matthew Henry's commentary extends this principle to all believers, urging them to 'fear the Lord's displeasure, hope in his mercy, and walk in his commandments' to experience God's favor.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Walked. — Kings adds, “in perfectness of heart, and in uprightness.” So Syriac and Arabic.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 7:12).
Presbyterian
God gave a gracious answer to Solomon's prayer. The mercies of God to sinners are made known in a manner well suited to impress all who receive the…
