2 Kings 8:19

Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give him alway a light, and to his children.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 8:19

BSB
Yet for the sake of His servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever.
AKJV
Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give him always a light, and to his children.
CPDV
But the Lord was not willing to destroy Judah, because of David, his servant, just as he had promised him, so that he might grant a light to him and to his sons, for all days.
ERV
Howbeit the LORD would not destroy Judah, for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give unto him a lamp for his children alway.
NHEB
However the LORD would not destroy Judah, for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give to him a lamp for his children always.
SMT
And Jehovah Would not destroy Judah on account of David his servant, as he said to give to him a light for his sons all the days.

Commentary for 2 Kings 8:19

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Overview of 2 Kings 8:19
Summary
God preserves Judah despite king's wickedness
Place
Judah
Event
God maintains David covenant despite sins
Estimated Time Period
c. 850 BC
Category
Promise