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and the covenant that I have made with you you shall not forget; neither shall you fear other gods:

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The Unmistakable Command

Commentators like Charles Ellicott and Charles Spurgeon emphasize the repeated nature of this command. The warning to not forget the covenant and not fear other gods is stated multiple times, underscoring it as the absolute main point of God's relationship with His people: exclusive worship and loyalty.

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2 Kings

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 17:38

19th Century

Bishop

Neither shall you fear other gods. — This formula is repeated three times (2 Kings 17:35; [Reference 2 Kings …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Kings 17:32–38

19th Century

Preacher

How this warning comes over and over and over again! Hear, O Israel. The Lord your God is one God. The worship of anything else under any …

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 17:38

17th Century

Pastor

And the covenant that I have made with you, you shall not
forget
The law given at Mou…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 17:24–41

17th Century

Minister

The terror of the Almighty will sometimes produce a forced or feigned submission in unconverted men, like those brought from different countries to…