Ecclesiastes 8:2

Holy Bible: 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

1 Kings 2:43

So why didn’t you obey me? Why did you break your promise to the Lord?

Titus 3:1

Remind your people that they should always be under the authority of rulers and government leaders. They should obey these leaders and be ready to do good.

Proverbs 24:21

Son, respect the Lord and the king, and don’t join with those who are against them,

1 Chronicles 29:24

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

2 Samuel 21:7

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

Exodus 22:11

That neighbor must explain that he did not steal the animal. If this is true, 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.