Thematic Bible: Generally respected the obligation of
Thematic Bible
Oaths » The jews » Generally respected the obligation of
in whose eyes the reprobate is despised, but he honors those who fear Jehovah; he has sworn to his hurt, and does not change it;
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But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of Jehovah's oath that was between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.
But all the rulers said to the congregation, We have sworn to them by Jehovah, the God of Israel. Now, therefore, we may not touch them. This we will do to them. We will even let them live, lest wrath be on us because of the oath which we swore to them.
And the king was sorry. But for the oath's sake, and those reclining with him, he commanded it to be given.
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