But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Saul's son Jonathan, because of the oath of the Lord which was between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.
Ecclesiastes 8:2 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) Keep the king's command, and because of your sacred oath be not dismayed; 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 which was between them, between David and Jonathan the 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 men, and also all the sons of King David, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.
an oath by the Lord shall be between them both to see whether he has not put his hand to his neighbor's property; and the owner shall accept the oath, and he shall not make restitution.
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for any honest work,
And when the people entered the forest, behold, the honey was dropping, but no man put his hand to his mouth; for the people feared the oath.