Thematic Bible: Generally respected the obligation of
Thematic Bible
Oaths » The jews » Generally respected the obligation of
but honors those who fear the Lord,
who keeps his word whatever the cost,
David spared Mephibosheth, the son of Saul’s son Jonathan, because of the oath of the Lord that was between David and Jonathan, Saul’s son.
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. This is how we will treat them: we will let them live, so that no wrath will fall on us because of the oath we swore to them."
Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests.
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