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, as well as the king,
and don’t associate with rebels,
Romans 13:1
Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are instituted by God.
Titus 3:1
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,
1 Peter 2:13
Submit to every human authority because of the Lord, whether to the Emperor as the supreme authority

In regard

1 Kings 2:43
So why have you not kept the Lord’s oath and the command that I gave you?”
1 Chronicles 29:24
All the leaders and the mighty men, and all of King David’s sons as well, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.
Ezekiel 17:13
He took one of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he took away the leading men of the land,
Romans 13:5
Therefore, you must submit, not only because of wrath, but also because of your conscience.

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