Thematic Bible: Generally respected the obligation of


Thematic Bible



He despises a reprobate, but honors the Lord's loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise. Verse ConceptsReverence, And Social BehaviourEvil AssociationsSwearing OathsDespising PeopleThe Honourable Will Be HonouredHurtSwearinghurting

The king had mercy on Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, in light of the Lord's oath that had been taken between David and Jonathan son of Saul.

but all the leaders told the whole community, "We swore an oath to them in the name of the Lord God of Israel. So now we can't hurt them! We must let them live so we can escape the curse attached to the oath we swore to them."

Although it grieved the king, because of his oath and the dinner guests he commanded it to be given. Verse ConceptsGuestsSwearing OathsOther Sad PeopleThe King's OrdersBirthdays Celebrated

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