Ecclesiastes 8:2

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Obey the king’s command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Kgs 2:43 : 43 Why then have you broken the oath you made before the LORD and disobeyed the order I gave you?”
  • 1 Chr 29:24 : 24 All the officers and warriors, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.
  • Prov 24:21 : 21 Fear the LORD, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,
  • Ezek 17:13-20 : 13 He took one from the royal family, made a treaty with him, and put him under oath. He then took the leaders of the land 14 so it would be a lowly kingdom which could not rise on its own but must keep its treaty with him in order to stand. 15 But this one from Israel’s royal family rebelled against the king of Babylon by sending his emissaries to Egypt to obtain horses and a large army. Will he prosper? Will the one doing these things escape? Can he break the covenant and escape? 16 “‘As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, surely in the city of the king who crowned him, whose oath he despised and whose covenant he broke– in the middle of Babylon he will die! 17 Pharaoh with his great army and mighty horde will not help him in battle, when siege ramps are erected and siege-walls are built to kill many people. 18 He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Take note– he gave his promise and did all these things– he will not escape! 19 “‘Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: As surely as I live, I will certainly repay him for despising my oath and breaking my covenant! 20 I will throw my net over him and he will be caught in my snare; I will bring him to Babylon and judge him there because of the unfaithfulness he committed against me.
  • Rom 13:1-5 : 1 Submission to Civil Government Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God’s appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God. 2 So the person who resists such authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment 3 (for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation 4 because it is God’s servant for your well-being. But be afraid if you do wrong because government does not bear the sword for nothing. It is God’s servant to administer punishment on the person who does wrong. 5 Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities but also because of your conscience.
  • Titus 3:1 : 1 Conduct Toward Those Outside the Church Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.
  • 1 Pet 2:13-17 : 13 Submission to Authorities Be subject to every human institution for the Lord’s sake, whether to a king as supreme 14 or to governors as those he commissions to punish wrongdoers and praise those who do good. 15 For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good. 16 Live as free people, not using your freedom as a pretext for evil, but as God’s slaves. 17 Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.
  • Exod 22:11 : 11 then there will be an oath to the LORD between the two of them, that he has not laid his hand on his neighbor’s goods, and its owner will accept this, and he will not have to pay.
  • 2 Sam 21:7 : 7 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.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Eccl 8:3-5
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    3Do not rush out of the king’s presence in haste– do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he can do whatever he pleases.

    4Surely the king’s authority is absolute; no one can say to him,“What are you doing?”

    5Whoever obeys his command will not experience harm, and a wise person knows the proper time and procedure.

  • 1 Kgs 2:42-43
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    75%

    42the king summoned Shimei and said to him,“You will recall that I made you take an oath by the LORD, and I solemnly warned you,‘If you ever leave and go anywhere, know for sure that you will certainly die.’ You said to me,‘The proposal is acceptable; I agree to it.’

    43Why then have you broken the oath you made before the LORD and disobeyed the order I gave you?”

  • Eccl 8:1
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    1Human Government Demonstrates Limitations of Wisdom Who is a wise person? Who knows the solution to a problem? A person’s wisdom brightens his appearance, and softens his harsh countenance.

  • Prov 24:21
    74%

    21Fear the LORD, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,

  • Deut 8:11
    72%

    11Exhortation to Remember That Blessing Comes from God Be sure you do not forget the LORD your God by not keeping his commandments, ordinances, and statutes that I am giving you today.

  • Ps 2:10
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    10So now, you kings, do what is wise; you rulers of the earth, submit to correction!

  • Prov 25:6-7
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    6Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

    7for it is better for him to say to you,“Come up here,” than to put you lower before a prince, whom your eyes have seen.

  • 1 Kgs 2:3
    71%

    3Do the job the LORD your God has assigned you by following his instructions and obeying his rules, commandments, regulations, and laws as written in the law of Moses. Then you will succeed in all you do and seek to accomplish,

  • Eccl 5:1-2
    2 verses
    71%

    1Rash Vows(4:17) Be careful what you do when you go to the temple of God; draw near to listen rather than to offer a sacrifice like fools, for they do not realize that they are doing wrong.

    2(5:1) Do not be rash with your mouth or hasty in your heart to bring up a matter before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth! Therefore, let your words be few.

  • Esth 1:13
    71%

    13The king then inquired of the wise men who were discerners of the times– for it was the royal custom to confer with all those who were proficient in laws and legalities.

  • Exod 18:19
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    19Now listen to me, I will give you advice, and may God be with you: You be a representative for the people to God, and you bring their disputes to God;

  • Deut 7:11
    71%

    11So keep the commandments, statutes, and ordinances that I today am commanding you to do.

  • Exod 22:28
    71%

    28“You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.

  • Eccl 7:21
    71%

    21Also, do not pay attention to everything that people say; otherwise, you might even hear your servant cursing you.

  • Dan 4:27
    71%

    27Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged.”

  • 1 Pet 2:17
    71%

    17Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.

  • Ezra 7:23
    71%

    23Everything that the God of heaven has required should be precisely done for the temple of the God of heaven. Why should there be wrath against the empire of the king and his sons?

  • Deut 8:6
    70%

    6So you must keep his commandments, live according to his standards, and revere him.

  • Prov 7:1
    70%

    1Admonition to Avoid the Wiles of the Adulteress My child, devote yourself to my words and store up my commands inside yourself.

  • Eccl 5:4
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    4When you make a vow to God, do not delay in paying it. For God takes no pleasure in fools: Pay what you vow!

  • Prov 3:1
    70%

    1Exhortations to Seek Wisdom and Walk with the Lord My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,

  • 1 Kgs 8:25
    70%

    25Now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep the promise you made to your servant, my father David, when you said,‘You will never fail to have a successor ruling before me on the throne of Israel, provided that your descendants watch their step and serve me as you have done.’

  • Gen 27:8
    70%

    8Now then, my son, do exactly what I tell you!

  • Prov 23:1
    70%

    1When you sit down to eat with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,

  • Ps 72:1
    70%

    1For Solomon. O God, grant the king the ability to make just decisions! Grant the king’s son the ability to make fair decisions!

  • 1 Kgs 2:6
    70%

    6Do to him what you think is appropriate, but don’t let him live long and die a peaceful death.

  • Prov 22:20
    70%

    20Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge,

  • Prov 16:10
    70%

    10The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.

  • Deut 29:9
    70%

    9The Present Covenant Setting“Therefore, keep the terms of this covenant and obey them so that you may be successful in everything you do.

  • Ps 119:4
    70%

    4You demand that your precepts be carefully kept.

  • Ezra 4:22
    70%

    22Exercise appropriate caution so that there is no negligence in this matter. Why should danger increase to the point that kings sustain damage?”

  • 1 Kgs 8:31
    70%

    31“When someone is accused of sinning against his neighbor and the latter pronounces a curse on the alleged offender before your altar in this temple, be willing to forgive the accused if the accusation is false.

  • Num 30:2
    70%

    2If a man makes a vow to the LORD or takes an oath of binding obligation on himself, he must not break his word, but must do whatever he has promised.

  • Prov 20:2
    70%

    2The king’s terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.

  • Prov 2:11
    70%

    11Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,

  • 1 Kgs 10:8
    70%

    8Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy!

  • 2 Chr 18:15
    70%

    15The king said to him,“How many times must I make you solemnly promise in the name of the LORD to tell me only the truth?”

  • Prov 16:14
    70%

    14A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.

  • 1 Kgs 1:12
    70%

    12Now let me give you some advice as to how you can save your life and your son Solomon’s life.

  • Dan 6:8
    70%

    8Now let the king issue a written interdict so that it cannot be altered, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be changed.”

  • Prov 1:8
    70%

    8Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother.

  • Prov 6:20
    70%

    20My child, guard the commands of your father and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.

  • 1 Kgs 8:61
    70%

    61May you demonstrate wholehearted devotion to the LORD our God by following his rules and obeying his commandments, as you are presently doing.”

  • Prov 5:2
    70%

    2in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

  • Job 36:18
    70%

    18Be careful that no one entices you with riches; do not let a large bribe turn you aside.