Ecclesiastes 8:2

New English Translation

Obey the king’s command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

The king had mercy on Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, in light of the Lord’s oath that had been taken between David and Jonathan son of Saul.

1 Kings 2:43

Why then have you broken the oath you made before the Lord and disobeyed the order I gave you?”

1 Chronicles 29:24

All the officers and warriors, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.

Exodus 22:11

then there will be an oath to the Lord between the two of them, that he has not laid his hand on his neighbor’s goods, and its owner will accept this, and he will not have to pay.

Proverbs 24:21

Fear the Lord, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,

Titus 3:1

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

1 Samuel 14:26

When the army entered the forest, they saw the honey flowing, but no one ate any of it, for the army was afraid of the oath.