I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
I advise you to obey the king's commands, especially because of the sacred oath you made before God.
The writer is advising people to honor their commitments to earthly authorities because they made those promises before God.
📚 Historical Context
Ecclesiastes is a book of wisdom literature attributed to King Solomon, written in ancient Israel during a time when kings ruled and societal order was maintained through divine appointment. In this verse, the author advises obedience to the king's commands because of an oath to God, reflecting the cultural understanding that earthly rulers were established by divine authority to maintain stability. This fits into the broader biblical narrative where God ordains human governments for the good of society.
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