2 Kings 8:19
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordYet the LORD would not destroy Judah for David his servant’s sake, as he promised him to give him alway a light, and to his children.
— 2 Kings 8:19, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
However Yahweh would not destroy Judah, for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give to him a lamp for his children always.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Howbeit Jehovah would not destroy Judah, for David his servant’s sake, as he promised him to give unto him a lamp for his children alway.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
and Jehovah was not willing to destroy Judah, for the sake of David his servant, as He said to him, to give to him a lamp--to his sons all the days.