Ecclesiastes 8:2

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.]

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

But the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the Lord's oath that was between David and Jonathan son of Saul.

1 Kings 2:43

Why then have you not kept the oath of the Lord and the command with which I have charged you?

1 Chronicles 29:24

All the leaders and mighty men, and also all the sons of King David, pledged allegiance to King Solomon.

Exodus 22:11

Then an oath before the Lord shall be required between the two that the man has not taken his neighbor's property; and the owner of it shall accept his word and not require him to make good the loss.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, [reverently] fear the Lord and the king, and do not associate with those who are given to change [of allegiance, and are revolutionary],

Titus 3:1

REMIND PEOPLE to be submissive to [their] magistrates and authorities, to be obedient, to be prepared and willing to do any upright and honorable work,

1 Samuel 14:26

When the men entered the wood, behold, the honey was dripping, but no man tasted it, for the men feared the oath.