Ecclesiastes 8:2

I counsel you to keep the command of the king because of the oath before God [by which you swore loyalty to him].

1 Kings 2:43

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

Exodus 22:11

then an oath before the Lord shall be made by the two of them that he has not taken his neighbor’s property; and the owner of it shall accept his word and not require him to make restitution.

2 Samuel 21:7

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

1 Chronicles 29:24

All of the leaders and warriors, and also all the sons of King David, pledged allegiance to King Solomon.

Proverbs 24:21


My son, fear the Lord and the king;
And do not associate with those who are given to change [of allegiance, and are revolutionary],

Ezekiel 17:13-20

And he took a member of the royal family [the king’s uncle, Zedekiah] and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took the important leaders of the land,

Romans 13:1-5

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God.

Titus 3:1

Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good,

1 Peter 2:13-17

Submit yourselves to [the authority of] every human institution for the sake of the Lord [to honor His name], whether it is to a king as one in a position of power,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

I counsel

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear the Lord and the king;
And do not associate with those who are given to change [of allegiance, and are revolutionary],
Romans 13:1
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God.
Titus 3:1
Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good,
1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves to [the authority of] every human institution for the sake of the Lord [to honor His name], whether it is to a king as one in a position of power,

In regard

1 Kings 2:43
Why then have you not kept the oath of the Lord, and the command which I gave you?”
1 Chronicles 29:24
All of the leaders and warriors, and also all the sons of King David, pledged allegiance to King Solomon.
Ezekiel 17:13
And he took a member of the royal family [the king’s uncle, Zedekiah] and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took the important leaders of the land,
Romans 13:5
Therefore one must be subject [to civil authorities], not only to escape the punishment [that comes with wrongdoing], but also as a matter of principle [knowing what is right before God].