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Ecclesiastes 8:2 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 8:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 8 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.”
Ecclesiastes 8:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ecclesiastes 8:2
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God. The Preacher advises submitting to royal authority, grounded in sacred oath. The Hebrew shamar (שָׁמַר, keep) means to guard, observe, or obey carefully. The phrase 'oath of God' (shevuat elohim, שְׁבוּעַת אֱלֹהִים) likely refers to covenant loyalty sworn before God—either the king's coronation oath or subjects' pledge of allegiance witnessed by the divine.This counsel addresses civic responsibility under monarchical government. Israelite kings ruled under God's authority (Deuteronomy 17:14-20), and citizens ...
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Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 8:2
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“fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:”
“to be obedient”
“for there is no authority except from God”
“as supreme;”
“and the commandment that I have charged you with?”
“the mighty men”
“the son of Jonathan the son of Saul”
“and made a covenant with him; he also brought him under an oath”
“whether he hasn't put his hand to his neighbor's goods; and the owner of it shall accept it”