Ecclesiastes 8:2

New Living Translation

Obey the king since you vowed to God that you would.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

The king spared Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth, who was Saul’s grandson, because of the oath David and Jonathan had sworn before the Lord.

1 Kings 2:43

Then why haven’t you kept your oath to the Lord and obeyed my command?”

1 Chronicles 29:24

All the officials, the warriors, and the sons of King David pledged their loyalty to King Solomon.

Exodus 22:11

The neighbor must then take an oath in the presence of the Lord. If the Lord confirms that the neighbor did not steal the property, the owner must accept the verdict, and no payment will be required.

Proverbs 24:21

My child, fear the Lord and the king. Don’t associate with rebels,

Titus 3:1

Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good.

1 Samuel 14:26

They didn’t dare touch the honey because they all feared the oath they had taken.