Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Yet the
King James Version
Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, and by all the seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets.
Holman Bible
Still, the Lord warned
International Standard Version
Nevertheless, the LORD had warned both Israel and Judah by means of every prophet and seer: "Turn away from your evil practices and keep my commandments and statutes according to the entire Law that I gave your ancestors and that I sent to you through my servants, the prophets."
A Conservative Version
Yet LORD testified to Israel, and to Judah, by every prophet, and every seer, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent
American Standard Version
Yet Jehovah testified unto Israel, and unto Judah, by every prophet, and every seer, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets.
Amplified
Yet the Lord warned Israel and Judah through all His prophets and every seer, saying, “Turn from your evil ways and keep My commandments and My statutes, in accordance with all the Law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by My servants the prophets.”
Bible in Basic English
And he gave witness to Israel and Judah, by every prophet and seer, saying, Come back from your evil ways, and do my orders and keep my rules, and be guided by the law which I gave to your fathers and sent to you by my servants the prophets.
Darby Translation
And Jehovah testified against Israel and against Judah, by all the prophets, all the seers, saying, Turn from your evil ways, and keep my commandments, my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you through my servants the prophets.
Julia Smith Translation
And Jehovah will testify in Israel and in Judah by the hand of all his prophets, all seeing, saying, Turn back from your evil ways and watch my commands, my laws according to all my instruction which I commanded your fathers, and which I Sent to you by the hand of my servants the prophets.
King James 2000
Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, and by all the seers, saying, Turn you from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Yahweh warned Israel and Judah by the hand of his every prophet, [with] every seer saying, "Turn from all of your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my ordinances, according to all the law which I commanded your ancestors, which I sent to you by the hand of my servants the prophets."
Modern King James verseion
And Jehovah testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, by all the seers, saying, Turn from your evil ways and keep My commandments, My statutes, according to all the Law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by My servants the prophets.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the LORD testified to Israel and to Judah, by all the prophets and by all the seers, saying, "Turn from your wicked ways and keep my commandments and mine ordinances according to all the laws which I commanded your fathers, and as I sent to you by my servants the prophets."
NET Bible
The Lord solemnly warned Israel and Judah through all his prophets and all the seers, "Turn back from your evil ways; obey my commandments and rules that are recorded in the law. I ordered your ancestors to keep this law and sent my servants the prophets to remind you of its demands."
New Heart English Bible
Yet the LORD testified to Israel, and to Judah, by every prophet, and every seer, saying, "Turn from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets."
The Emphasized Bible
And Yahweh testified against Israel and against Judah, through all his prophets - every one who had a vision, saying - Turn ye from your wicked ways, and keep my commandments, my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers; and which I sent unto you through my servants the prophets.
Webster
Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, and by all the seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets.
World English Bible
Yet Yahweh testified to Israel, and to Judah, by every prophet, and every seer, saying, "Turn from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets."
Youngs Literal Translation
And Jehovah testifieth against Israel, and against Judah, by the hand of every prophet, and every seer, saying, 'Turn back from your evil ways, and keep My commands, My statutes, according to all the law that I commanded your fathers, and that I sent unto you by the hand of My servants the prophets;'
Themes
Assyria » Israelites carried captive into
Fear » The reward for fearing other gods
Following » The reward for following vanity
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Inspiring prophets
Idolatry » Captivity of israel on account of
Inspiration » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Design of » To testify against sin
Judgments » Delivered » Into the hands of the assyrians
Prophecy » Fulfilment of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophets » Inspiration of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophets » Were sent to » Reprove the wicked and exhort to repentance
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » In permitting baal-worship
Topics
Interlinear
`uwd
Yad
Nabiy'
Shuwb
Ra`
Tsavah
'ab
Shalach
References
Morish
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 17:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel Deported To Assyria And The Reasons It Fell
12
They made themselves servants of disgusting things. Even though Jehovah said: You should not do this.
13 Yet the
Cross References
1 Samuel 9:9
Formerly in Israel, when a person went to ask God a question, he would say: Come; let's go to the seer. This is because a prophet used to be called a seer.
Jeremiah 18:11
Now say to the people of Judah and to those who live in Jerusalem, This is what Jehovah says: 'I am going to prepare a disaster and make a plot against you. Turn from your evil ways, change your lives, and do good.'
Jeremiah 35:15
I have sent all my servants the prophets to you again and again. They said: Turn from your evil ways, do what is right, and do not follow other gods in order to serve them. Then you will live in the land that I gave you and your ancestors. However, you refused to listen to me or obey me.
Nehemiah 9:29-30
You admonished them so that you might make them come back again to your law. Their hearts were lifted up, and they paid no attention to your orders. They went against your life giving decisions and turned their backs on you. They were stubborn and did not listen.
Jeremiah 7:3-7
Thus says Jehovah of Hosts, the God of Israel: Amend (make right) your ways and your deeds, and I will let you dwell in this place.
Ezekiel 18:31
Give up all the evil you have been doing. Get yourselves new minds and hearts. Why do you Israelites want to die?
Deuteronomy 4:26
I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day that you will soon utterly perish from off the land you possess the other side of the Jordan. You will not prolong your days upon it, but will be destroyed.
Deuteronomy 8:19
I warn you: 'If you forget Jehovah your God and worship other gods, you will perish.'
Deuteronomy 31:21
Then it will happen, when many evils and troubles have come upon them, that this song will testify before them as a witness. It shall not be forgotten from the lips of their descendants. I know the intent they are developing today, before I have brought them into the land that I swore.
Joshua 23:16
If you do not obey the covenant Jehovah your God commanded you to obey and if you serve and worship other gods, then in his anger he will punish you. Soon none of you will be left in this good land that he gave you.
Judges 6:10
I said to you: 'I am Jehovah your God. You should not worship the gods of the Amorites, whose land you are now living in. But you have not listened to me.'
Judges 10:11-14
Jehovah answered: Did I free you from the Egyptians, the Amorites, the Ammonites, and the Philistines?
1 Samuel 12:7-15
Now stand where you are. I will judge you before Jehovah by reminding you of all the mighty actions Jehovah did to save you and your ancestors.
2 Kings 17:23
Jehovah removed Israel from his sight as he said he would through all his servants the prophets. Israel was taken away from their land to Assyria, to this day.
1 Chronicles 29:29
The history of King David from beginning to end is recorded in the records of the three prophets, Samuel, Nathan, and Gad.
2 Chronicles 36:15-16
Jehovah the God of their ancestors repeatedly sent messages through his prophets because he wanted to spare his people and his dwelling place.
Psalm 50:7
Listen, my people, and I will speak. Hear O Israel, while I testify against you: I am God, your God!
Psalm 81:8-9
Hear, O my people, and I will admonish you. O Israel, if you would listen to me!
Isaiah 1:5-24
Why do you still want to be beaten? Why do you continue to rebel? Your whole head is infected. Your whole heart is sick.
Isaiah 55:6-7
Seek Jehovah while he may be found. Call on him while he is near.
Jeremiah 3:8-11
Judah saw that I sent unfaithful Israel away because of her adultery and that I gave Israel her divorce papers. But treacherous Judah, her sister, was not afraid. She also acted like a prostitute.
Jeremiah 5:29-31
I will punish them for these things, declares Jehovah. I will punish these people!
Jeremiah 7:22-23
For I did not speak to your fathers, or command them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings and sacrifices.
Jeremiah 25:4-5
Jehovah has sent all his servants the prophets to you. Yet, you have not listened or paid attention to them.
Jeremiah 26:4-6
Jehovah told me to say to the people: 'I Jehovah said that you must obey me by following the teaching that I gave you.
Jeremiah 42:19
Then I continued: Jehovah has told you people who are left in Judah not to go to Egypt. And so I warn you now.
Hosea 4:15
Though you, Israel, play the harlot, do not let Judah become guilty! Do not go to Gilgal, neither go to Bethaven, nor swear, As Jehovah lives.
Hosea 14:1
Return, O Israel, to Jehovah your God, for you have stumbled because of your iniquity.
Zechariah 1:3-6
Tell them, Jehovah of Hosts has said: Jehovah of Hosts says return to me and I will return to you.
Acts 20:21
I witnessed to both Jews and to Greeks about repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 3:9
Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness. He is longsuffering (patient) toward you. He does not wish that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.