Thematic Bible: Generally respected the obligation of


Thematic Bible



In whose eyes a vile person is despised; but he honors them that fear the LORD. He that swears to his own hurt, and changes not.

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 leaders said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto them by the LORD God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them. This we will do to them; we will even let them live, lest wrath come upon us, because of the oath which we swore to them.

And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them who sat with him to eat, he commanded it to be given her.