5 occurrences in 12 translations

'Continue' in the Bible

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.

Verse ConceptsHeart, And Holy SpiritWalking In The TruthThroneWatchfulness, Of BelieversWhole HeartednessSaul And David

and because of the cloud, the priests were not able to continue ministering, for the glory of the Lord filled the temple.

Verse ConceptsecstasyTheophanyPeople's Inability To Serve GodCloud of glory

Their descendants remained in the land (the Israelites were unable to wipe them out completely). Solomon conscripted them for his work crews, and they continue in that role to this very day.

Verse ConceptsForced LabourRelationships To This Day

I will leave his son one tribe so my servant David's dynasty may continue to serve me in Jerusalem, the city I have chosen as my home.

Verse ConceptsCityJerusalem, Significance OfA Place For God's Name

This happened because of the sins he committed. He did evil in the sight of the Lord and followed in Jeroboam's footsteps and encouraged Israel to continue sinning.

Verse ConceptsImitating Wicked Kings

Bible Theasaurus

Continue (334 instances)
Extend (105 instances)
Preserve (85 instances)
Proceed (70 instances)
Remain (604 instances)
Retain (38 instances)
Uphold (32 instances)

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