And rent the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it thee: and [yet] thou hast not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart, to do [that] only [which was] right in mine eyes;
Ver. 8. Who kept my commandments.] Did all my wills, Act 13:22 in desire and endeavour at least; repenting heartily for his involuntary and unavoidable infirmities, which therefore were not imputed unto him.
To do that only which was right,] viz., In mine account and acceptation.