But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Saul’s son Jonathan, because of the oath of the Lord that was between them, between David and Jonathan son of Saul.
Ecclesiastes 8:2 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Keep the king’s command, and because of your sacred oath More versionsKing 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 Saul’s son Jonathan, because of the oath of the Lord that was between them, between David and Jonathan son of Saul.
Why then have you not kept your oath to the Lord and the commandment with which I charged you?”
All the leaders and the mighty warriors and also all the sons of King David pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.
an oath before the Lord shall decide between the two of them that the one has not laid hands on the property of the other; the owner shall accept the oath, and no restitution shall be made.
My child, fear the Lord and the king, and do not disobey either of them,
Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
When the troops came upon the honeycomb, the honey was dripping out, but they did not put their hands to their mouths, for they feared the oath.