Ecclesiastes 8:2

Easy To Read Version

I say you should always obey the king’s command. Do this because you made a promise to God.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

But the king protected Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth. Jonathan was Saul’s son, but David had made a promise in the Lord’s name to Jonathan. [121] So the king did not let them hurt Mephibosheth.

1 Kings 2:43

Why did you break your promise? Why did you not obey my command?

1 Chronicles 29:24

All the leaders, soldiers, and all of King David’s sons accepted Solomon as king and obeyed him.

Exodus 22:11

That neighbor must explain that he did not steal the animal. If this is true, then the neighbor will promise to the Lord that he did not steal it. The owner of the animal must accept this promise. The neighbor does not have to pay the owner for the animal.

Proverbs 24:21

Son, respect the Lord and the king. And don’t join with the people that are against them.

Titus 3:1

Greetings from Paul, a prisoner for Jesus Christ, and from Timothy, our brother.