Now the king spared Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan son of Saul, because of Adonai’s oath that was between them, between David and Jonathan son of Saul.
Ecclesiastes 8:2 - Tree of Life Version I say: “Obey the king’s command, and especially in regard to the oath of 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. |
Now the king spared Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan son of Saul, because of Adonai’s oath that was between them, between David and Jonathan son of Saul.
Why then haven’t you kept the oath of Adonai and the commandment that I charged you with?”
All the officials and mighty men, as well as all the sons of King David, pledged their hand in support of King Solomon.
But if indeed it was stolen from him, he is to make restitution to the owner.
Remind the people to be submitted to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,
When the people entered the forest, indeed, there was a flow of honey, but no one put his hand to his mouth, for the people feared the oath.