“As for you, if you faithfully follow me as David your father did, obeying all my commands, decrees, and regulations,

This strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and for three years they supported Rehoboam son of Solomon, for during those years they faithfully followed in the footsteps of David and Solomon.

Although the pagan shrines were not removed from Israel, Asa’s heart remained completely faithful throughout his life.

These were his instructions to them: “You must always act in the fear of the Lord, with faithfulness and an undivided heart.

After consulting the people, the king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the Lord and praising him for his holy splendor. This is what they sang: “Give thanks to the Lord; his faithful love endures forever!”

the people faithfully brought all the gifts, tithes, and other items dedicated for use in the Temple. Conaniah the Levite was put in charge, assisted by his brother Shimei.

His faithful assistants were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah. They distributed the gifts among the families of priests in their towns by their divisions, dividing the gifts fairly among old and young alike.

Food allotments were also given to the families of all those listed in the genealogical records, including their little babies, wives, sons, and daughters. For they had all been faithful in purifying themselves.

Assyria Invades Judah

After Hezekiah had faithfully carried out this work, King Sennacherib of Assyria invaded Judah. He laid siege to the fortified towns, giving orders for his army to break through their walls.

The workers served faithfully under the leadership of Jahath and Obadiah, Levites of the Merarite clan, and Zechariah and Meshullam, Levites of the Kohathite clan. Other Levites, all of whom were skilled musicians,

With praise and thanks, they sang this song to the Lord: “He is so good! His faithful love for Israel endures forever!” Then all the people gave a great shout, praising the Lord because the foundation of the Lord’s Temple had been laid.

I gave the responsibility of governing Jerusalem to my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah, the commander of the fortress, for he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.

When he had proved himself faithful, you made a covenant with him to give him and his descendants the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Jebusites, and Girgashites. And you have done what you promised, for you are always true to your word.

Remember this good deed, O my God, and do not forget all that I have faithfully done for the Temple of my God and its services.

Psalm 12

For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by an eight-stringed instrument.

Help, O Lord, for the godly are fast disappearing! The faithful have vanished from the earth!

Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the Lord, and keep their promises even when it hurts.

To the faithful you show yourself faithful; to those with integrity you show integrity.

The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep his covenant and obey his demands.

“What will you gain if I die, if I sink into the grave? Can my dust praise you? Can it tell of your faithfulness?

I entrust my spirit into your hand. Rescue me, Lord, for you are a faithful God.

Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.

I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart; I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power. I have told everyone in the great assembly of your unfailing love and faithfulness.

Lord, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me. Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.

“Bring my faithful people to me— those who made a covenant with me by giving sacrifices.”

I will praise you forever, O God, for what you have done. I will trust in your good name in the presence of your faithful people.