Verse 19

But all the princes said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto them by Jehovah, the God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.

Referenced Verses

• Josh 9:20 : 20 This we will do to them, and let them live; lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we sware unto them.
• Eccl 8:2 : 2 I [counsel thee], Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.
• Eccl 9:2 : 2 All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth and to him that sacrificeth not; as is the good, so is the sinner; [and] he that sweareth, as he that feareth an oath.
• Jer 4:2 : 2 and thou shalt swear, As Jehovah liveth, in truth, in justice, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.