Ecclesiastes 8:2

I say, “Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.

1 Kings 2:43

Why then have you not kept the oath of the Lord, and the command which I have laid on you?”

Exodus 22:11

an oath before the Lord shall be made by the two of them that he has not laid hands on his neighbor’s property; and its owner shall accept it, and he shall not make restitution.

2 Samuel 21:7

But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of the oath of the Lord which was between them, between David and Saul’s son Jonathan.

1 Chronicles 29:24

All the officials, the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David pledged allegiance to King Solomon.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear the Lord and the king;
Do not associate with those who are given to change,

Ezekiel 17:13-20

He took one of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took away the mighty of the land,

Romans 13:1-5

Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.

Titus 3:1

Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,

1 Peter 2:13-17

Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority,

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Summary

Ecclesiastes 8:2

I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.

I counsel

In regard

Bible References

I counsel

My son,

fear the Lord and the king;

Do not associate with those who are given to change,

Every

person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.

Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,

Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority,

In regard

Why then have you not kept the oath of the Lord, and the command which I have laid on you?”

All the officials, the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David pledged allegiance to King Solomon.

He took one of the royal

family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took away the mighty of the land,

Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.