1 Chronicles 28:8 “So now in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the LORD, and in th…”

1 Chronicles 28:8

So now in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the LORD, and in the hearing of our God, keep and seek out all the commandments of the LORD your God, so that you may possess this good land and leave it as an inheritance to your descendants forever.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the LORD your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you for ever.

World English Bible

Now therefore, in the sight of all Israel, the LORD’s assembly, and in the audience of our God, observe and seek out all the commandments of the LORD your God, that you may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you forever.

American Standard Version

Now therefore, in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of Jehovah, and in the audience of our God, observe and seek out all the commandments of Jehovah your God; that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you for ever.

Geneva Bible 1599

Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the Congregation of the Lord, and in the audience of our God, keepe and seeke for all the commandements of the Lord your God, that ye may possesse this good lande, and leaue it for an inheritance for your children after you for euer.

Darby Translation

And now in the sight of all Israel, the congregation of Jehovah, and in the audience of our God, — keep and seek for all the commandments of Jehovah your God; that ye may possess the good land, and leave it as an inheritance to your children after you for ever.

Young's Literal Translation

'And now, before the eyes of all Israel, the assembly of Jehovah, and in the ears of our God, keep and seek all the commands of Jehovah your God, so that ye possess this good land, and have caused your sons to inherit after you unto the age.

Bible in Basic English

So now, before the eyes of all Israel, the people of the Lord, and in the hearing of our God, keep and be true to the orders of the Lord your God; so that you may have this good land for yourselves and give it for a heritage to your children after you for ever.

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Cross references

“in the sight”

Deuteronomy 4:6 Matthew 5:14–16 Philippians 2:15 Philippians 2:16 Hebrews 12:1 Hebrews 12:2

Deuteronomy 4:6 · BSB

Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”

Matthew 5:14–16 · BSB

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

Philippians 2:15 · BSB

so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world

Philippians 2:16 · BSB

as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

Hebrews 12:1 · BSB

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.

Hebrews 12:2 · BSB

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

“in the audience”

Deuteronomy 4:26 Deuteronomy 29:10 Deuteronomy 29:15 Acts 10:33

Deuteronomy 4:26 · BSB

I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you this day that you will quickly perish from the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess. You will not live long upon it, but will be utterly destroyed.

Deuteronomy 29:10 · BSB

All of you are standing today before the LORD your God—you leaders of tribes, elders, officials, and all the men of Israel,

Deuteronomy 29:15 · BSB

but also with those who are standing here with us today in the presence of the LORD our God, as well as with those who are not here today.

Acts 10:33 · BSB

So I sent for you immediately, and you were kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has instructed you to tell us.”

“keep”

Proverbs 2:1–5 Isaiah 34:16 Psalm 119:4 Psalm 119:44 Proverbs 3:1 Acts 17:11

Proverbs 2:1–5 · BSB

My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,

Isaiah 34:16 · BSB

Search and read the scroll of the LORD: Not one of these will go missing, not one will lack her mate, because He has ordered it by His mouth, and He will gather them by His Spirit.

Psalm 119:4 · BSB

You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently.

Psalm 119:44 · BSB

I will always obey Your law, forever and ever.

Proverbs 3:1 · BSB

My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;

Acts 17:11 · BSB

Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.

“that ye may”

Deuteronomy 4:1 Deuteronomy 5:32 Deuteronomy 5:33 Deuteronomy 6:1–3

Deuteronomy 4:1 · BSB

Hear now, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to follow, so that you may live and may enter and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you.

Deuteronomy 5:32 · BSB

So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left.

Deuteronomy 5:33 · BSB

You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.

Deuteronomy 6:1–3 · BSB

These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess,

“leave it”

Ezra 9:12 Proverbs 13:22

Ezra 9:12 · BSB

Now, therefore, do not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters for your sons. Never seek their peace or prosperity, so that you may be strong and may eat the good things of the land, leaving…

Proverbs 13:22 · BSB

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’

9As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

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