Ecclesiastes 8:2

Good News Translation

Do what the king says, and don't make any rash promises to God.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

But because of the sacred promise that he and Jonathan had made to each other, David spared Jonathan's son Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul.

1 Kings 2:43

Why, then, have you broken your promise and disobeyed my command?

1 Chronicles 29:24

All the officials and soldiers, and even all of David's other sons, promised to be loyal to Solomon as king.

Exodus 22:11

the man must go to the place of worship and take an oath that he has not stolen the other man's animal. If the animal was not stolen, the owner shall accept the loss, and the other man need not repay him;

Proverbs 24:21

Have reverence for the Lord, my child, and honor the king. Have nothing to do with people who rebel against them;

Titus 3:1

Remind your people to submit to rulers and authorities, to obey them, and to be ready to do good in every way.

1 Samuel 14:26

The woods were full of honey, but no one ate any of it because they were all afraid of Saul's curse.