Ecclesiastes 8:2

God's Word

I ⌞advise⌟ you to obey the king’s commands because of the oath you took in God’s presence.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

But the king spared Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son and Saul’s grandson, because of the oath in the Lord’s name between David and Jonathan, son of Saul.

1 Kings 2:43

Why didn’t you keep your oath to the Lord and obey the command I gave you?

1 Chronicles 29:24

All the leaders and soldiers and all of King David’s sons pledged their loyalty to King Solomon.

Exodus 22:11

The case between them must be settled by swearing an oath to the Lord that the neighbor did not take the other person’s animal. The owner must accept the oath. The neighbor doesn’t have to make up for the loss.

Proverbs 24:21

Fear the Lord, my son. Fear the king as well. Do not associate with those who always insist upon change,

Titus 3:1

Remind believers to willingly place themselves under the authority of government officials. Believers should obey them and be ready to help them with every good thing they do.

1 Samuel 14:26

When the troops entered the woods, the honey was flowing. But no one put his hand to his mouth, because the troops were afraid of violating their oath.