David spared Mephibosheth, the son of Saul’s son Jonathan, because of the oath of the Lord that was between David and Jonathan, Saul’s son.
Ecclesiastes 8:2 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Keep the king’s command because of your oath made before God. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition I counsel you to keep the king's command, and that in regard to the oath of God [by which you swore to him loyalty]. [II Sam. 21:7.] American Standard Version (1901) I counsel thee, Keep the king’s command, and that in regard of the oath of God. Common English Bible Keep the king’s command as you would keep a solemn pledge. Catholic Public Domain Version I heed the mouth of the king, and the commandment of an oath to God. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God. |
David spared Mephibosheth, the son of Saul’s son Jonathan, because of the oath of the Lord that was between David and Jonathan, Saul’s son.
So why have you not kept the Lord’s oath and the command that I gave you? ’
All the leaders and the mighty men, and all of King David’s sons as well, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.
there must be an oath before the Lord between the two of them to determine whether or not he has taken his neighbour’s property. Its owner must accept the oath, and the other man does not have to make restitution.
My son, fear the Lord, as well as the king, and don’t associate with rebels,
Remind them to submit to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,
When the troops entered the forest, they saw the flow of honey, but none of them ate any of it because they feared the oath.