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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