2 Kings 20:3
2 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 20
“I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.”2 Kings 20:3
What Does 2 Kings 20:3 Mean?
2 Kings 20:3 is found in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 20, verse 3 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Repentance, Lament, Humility, and Integrity.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Kings 20:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Chronicles 28:9“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”Genesis 17:1“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.”Job 23:10“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”Job 1:1“There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.”Psalms 119:1“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.”1 Kings 8:61“Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day.”Job 4:6“Is not this thy fear, thy confidence, thy hope, and the uprightness of thy ways?”3 John 1:4“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”1 Kings 2:4“That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel.”2 Chronicles 16:9“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.”2 Chronicles 31:20“And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God.”Nehemiah 13:14“Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof.”Nehemiah 13:22“And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy.”Jeremiah 12:3“But thou, O LORD, knowest me: thou hast seen me, and tried mine heart toward thee: pull them out like sheep for the slaughter, and prepare them for the day of slaughter.”2 Kings 18:3“And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father did.”Nehemiah 5:19“Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.”Psalms 26:3“For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.”Psalms 51:6“Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.”Nehemiah 13:31“And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.”Psalms 26:1“Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.”
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