Ecclesiastes 8:2

2Obey the king’s command, I say, because you took an oath before God.

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2I say, “Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.

2I counsel you to keep the command of the king because of the oath before God [by which you swore loyalty to him]. [2 Sam 21:7]

2Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God.

2I’m telling you to obey the king’s command. You promised to serve him. You made a promise to God.