2 Kings 17:35

With whom the Lord had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them:

Cross-reference

2 Kings 17:15 describes the breaking of the covenant command not to worship other gods, which 2 Kings 17:35 states.

In 2 Kings 17:37, the same command 'ye shall not fear other gods' is repeated verbatim, reinforcing the covenant requirement.

2 Kings 17:7 Historical context

In 2 Kings 17:7, the reason for Israel's exile is identified as fearing other gods—the very sin forbidden in this verse.

In 2 Kings 5:18, Naaman bows in the house of Rimmon, presenting a case that tests the absolute prohibition against bowing to other gods.

In Joshua 23:16, the consequence of serving other gods is stated—God's anger kindled—directly linked to the command in this verse.

In Hebrews 8:6-13, the new covenant is declared superior and the old obsolete — directly contrasting the covenant commands quoted in 2 Kings 17:35.

In Jeremiah 31:31-34, God promises a new covenant because Israel broke the old one — the very covenant disobedience described in 2 Kings 17:35.

Jeremiah 10:5 directly supports the command by showing idols are powerless—'be not afraid of them'—giving reason for the prohibition.

Judges 6:10 Parallel

In Judges 6:10, God reminds Israel not to fear Amorite gods, matching the same prohibition against fearing other gods found here.

Joshua 23:7 Parallel

In Joshua 23:7, the same command not to serve or bow to other gods appears in Joshua's farewell, reinforcing the covenant stipulation echoed here.

Deuteronomy 29:10–15 Historical context

In Deuteronomy 29:10-15, Moses renews the covenant with all Israel — the same covenant whose stipulations against other gods are recalled in 2 Kings 17:35.

In Deuteronomy 13:1-5, Israel is commanded not to listen to false prophets who entice to other gods — reinforcing the same command against fearing other gods in 2 Kings 17:35.

Deuteronomy 4:23–27 Historical context

In Deuteronomy 4:23-27, Moses warns against idolatry and covenant disobedience leading to exile — exactly what happened in the context of 2 Kings 17:35.

In Exodus 34:12-17, God warns against covenants with pagans and worshiping other gods — the same prohibition that 2 Kings 17:35 reiterates.

Exodus 24:6–8 Historical context

In Exodus 24:6-8, Moses ratifies the covenant with blood — the very covenant 2 Kings 17:35 refers to when listing its commands.

Exodus 20:5 Citation

In Exodus 20:5, God commands not to bow to idols because He is jealous — almost identical wording to the command recalled in 2 Kings 17:35.

Exodus 20:4 Parallel

In Exodus 20:4, the second commandment forbids making idols — a specific prohibition that 2 Kings 17:35 summarizes as not bowing to other gods.

Jeremiah 25:6 similarly warns against going after other gods, echoing the command and adding the threat of provoking God's anger.

Exodus 19:5 Historical context

Exodus 19:5 is the Sinai covenant context where God promises blessing for obedience — the background to the command in 2 Kings 17:35.