so that they may fear You, to walk in Your ways as long as they live in the land which You have given to our fathers.
Parallel translations
- WEB that they may fear you, to walk in your ways, so long as they live in the land which you gave to our fathers.
- KJV That they may fear thee, to walk in thy ways, so long as they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers.
- BSB so that they may fear You and walk in Your ways all the days they live in the land that You gave to our fathers.
- NKJV that they may fear You, to walk in Your ways as long as they live in the land which You gave to our fathers.
- NLT Then they will fear you and walk in your ways as long as they live in the land you gave to our ancestors.
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Quick answer
Solomon prayed that God's dealings would lead the people to fear him and walk in his ways throughout their lives. The aim of forgiveness was a life of reverent obedience.
Overview
Solomon's desire was that God's mercy and justice would teach Israel to revere him and walk faithfully in the land. Forgiveness was meant to produce holy living, not license. This goal of God's grace, that we might fear and obey him, is fully accomplished in Christ, who redeems a people zealous for good works.
Cross-references & the web
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- Job 28:28To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’”
- Acts 9:31So the assemblies throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
- Ps 128:1A Song of Ascents. Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, who walks in his ways.
- 1 Sam 12:24Only fear Yahweh, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things he has done for you.
- Ps 130:4But there is forgiveness with you, therefore you are feared.
- Exod 20:20Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid, for God has come to test you, and that his fear may be before you, that you won’t sin.”
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