1 Kings 2:43

So why have you not kept the Lord’s oath and the command that I gave you?”

2 Samuel 21:2

The Gibeonites were not Israelites but rather a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had taken an oath concerning them, but Saul had tried to kill them in his zeal for the Israelites and Judah. So David summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them.

2 Chronicles 30:12

Also, the power of God was at work in Judah to unite them to carry out the command of the king and his officials by the word of the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 8:2

Keep the king’s command because of your oath made before God.

Ezekiel 17:18-19

He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. He did all these things even though he gave his hand in pledge. He will not escape!”

Romans 13:5

Therefore, you must submit, not only because of wrath, but also because of your conscience.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

1 Kings 2:43

Why then hast thou not kept the oath of the LORD, and the commandment that I have charged thee with?

Why

2 Samuel 21:2

Ezekiel 17:18

Commandment

2 Chronicles 30:12

Ecclesiastes 8:2

Romans 13:5

Bible References

Why

He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. He did all these things even though he gave his hand in pledge. He will not escape!”

Commandment

Also, the power of God was at work in Judah to unite them to carry out the command of the king and his officials by the word of the Lord.

Keep the king’s command because of your oath made before God.

Therefore, you must submit, not only because of wrath, but also because of your conscience.