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 join with those who do otherwise,
Romans 13:1
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
Titus 3:1
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
1 Peter 2:13
Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,

In regard

1 Kings 2:43
Why then have you not kept your oath to the LORD and the commandment with which I commanded you?"
1 Chronicles 29:24
All the leaders and the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.
Ezekiel 17:13
And he took one of the royal offspringand made a covenant with him, putting him under oath (the chief men of the land he had taken away),
Romans 13:5
Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience.

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