But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of the LORD'S oath that was between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.
Ecclesiastes 8:2 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 I counsel thee, Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition I counsel you to keep the king's command, and that in regard to the oath of God [by which you swore to him loyalty]. [II Sam. 21:7.] American Standard Version (1901) I counsel thee, Keep the king’s command, and that in regard of the oath of God. Common English Bible Keep the king’s command as you would keep a solemn pledge. Catholic Public Domain Version I heed the mouth of the king, and the commandment of an oath to God. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God. |
But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of the LORD'S oath that was between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.
Why then hast thou not kept the oath of the LORD, and the commandment that I have charged thee with?
And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king David, submitted themselves unto Solomon the king.
the oath of the LORD shall be between them both, whether he hath not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods; and the owner thereof shall accept it, and he shall not make restitution.
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: And meddle not with them that are given to change:
Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,
And when the people were come unto the forest, behold, the honey dropped: but no man put his hand to his mouth; for the people feared the oath.