Thematic Bible: Generally respected the obligation of
Thematic Bible
Oaths » The jews » Generally respected the obligation of
In whose eyes the vile person is not esteemed; but he honours those that fear the LORD. He that swears to his own hurt and does not change.
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But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the LORD's oath that was between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.
But all the princes said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto them by the LORD God of Israel; therefore, now we may not touch them. This we will do to them; we will let them live lest wrath come upon us because of the oath which we swore unto them.
And the king was sorry; nevertheless because of the oath and of those who sat with him at the table, he commanded it to be given her.
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