1 Kings 2:43

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

2 Samuel 21:2

So the king summoned the Gibeonites and spoke with them. (Now the Gibeonites were not descendants of Israel; they were a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had made a promise to them, but Saul tried to kill them because of his zeal for the people of Israel and Judah.)

2 Chronicles 30:12

In Judah God moved the people to unite and carry out the edict the king and the officers had issued at the Lord's command.

Ecclesiastes 8:2

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

Ezekiel 17:18-19

He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Take note -- he gave his promise and did all these things -- he will not escape!

Romans 13:5

Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities but also because of your conscience.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Why

2 Samuel 21:2
So the king summoned the Gibeonites and spoke with them. (Now the Gibeonites were not descendants of Israel; they were a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had made a promise to them, but Saul tried to kill them because of his zeal for the people of Israel and Judah.)
Ezekiel 17:18
He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Take note -- he gave his promise and did all these things -- he will not escape!

Commandment

2 Chronicles 30:12
In Judah God moved the people to unite and carry out the edict the king and the officers had issued at the Lord's command.
Ecclesiastes 8:2
Obey the king's command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.
Romans 13:5
Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities but also because of your conscience.

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