1 Kings 3:14

And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 3:14

BSB

So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days."

AKJV

And if you will walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as your father David did walk, then I will lengthen your days.

CPDV

And if you will walk in my ways, and keep my precepts and my commandments, just as your father walked, I will lengthen your days."

ERV

And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.

NHEB

If you will walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days."

SMT

And if thou wilt go in my way to watch my law and my commands, as David thy father went, I prolonged thy days.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 3:14

AndifthouwiltwalkH3212VerbinmywaysH1870Noun MasculinetokeepH8104VerbmystatutesH2706Noun MasculineandmycommandmentsH4687Noun FeminineasthyfatherH1Noun Masculine DavidH1732Proper Name MasculinedidwalkH1980VerbthenIwilllengthenH748VerbthydaysH3117Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Kings 3:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 3:14

Summary

Obedience to God's ways ensures long prosperous reign

Event

Conditional promise given

Estimated Time Period

c. 970 BC