13. Go and consult the Lord for me, and for the people, and for all Juda, concerning the words of this book which is found: for the great wrath of the Lord is kindled against us, because our fathers have not hearkened to the words of this book, to do all that is written for us.
Chapter 22 of 2 kings reports the discovery of the book of the law in the temple by King Josiah and his subsequent religious reform in Judah. The chapter highlights the importance of obedience to God's law and the need to repent of sins and turn to God. Below are five verses related to the topics addressed in 2 Kings 22:
Deuteronomy 17:18-19: "And when we sit on the throne of his kingdom, he will write to himself in a book, a copy of this law, which is before the priests, Levites. And will have it and read it every day of His life, that he may learn to fear the Lord, his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes to fulfill them. " This verse highlights the importance of a king to know and follow the law of God.
Joshua 1:8: "Do not cease to talk about this book of the Law; before, meditate on him day and night, that he may be careful to do according to all that is written in Him; for then thou shalt make his way prosper and then prudently Thou shalt lead you ". This verse reinforces the importance of obedience to God's law.
2 Chronicles 34:31: "And the king set himself standing in his place and made a covenant before the Lord, to walk after the Lord and to keep his commandments, his testimonies and his statutes, of all his heart and of all his soul, fulfilling the words of the covenant that are written in that book. " This verse is similar to the religious reform led by King Josiah, where he pledges to follow God's law.
Nehemiah 8:9-10: "Then Nehemiah (who is the Tirsata) and Ezra, the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people, said to all the people, This day is consecrated to the Lord, your God; sorry, you will not cry. For all the people cried, listening to the words of the law. I said more: go, eat fats, drink sweetness and send portions to those who have nothing prepared for themselves; for this day is consecrated to Our Lord, therefore, do not sadde you, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. " This verse highlights the importance of joy in following God's law and obeying His commandments.
Matthew 4:4: "But he, answering, said, It is written, Not only of bread shall man live, but of every word that comes out of the mouth of God." This verse highlights the importance of God's Word and the need to follow his teachings for spiritual life and guidance.
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