Thematic Bible: Example of rash
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Oaths » Example of rash
Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore to Jacob and sold his birthright to him.
All the leaders answered them, “We have sworn an oath to them by the Lord, the God of Israel, and now we cannot touch them.
So he swore oaths to her: “Whatever you ask me I will give you, up to half my kingdom.”
Don’t let them persuade you, because there are more than 40 of them arranging to ambush him, men who have bound themselves under a curse not to eat or drink until they kill him. Now they are ready, waiting for a commitment from you.”