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

2 I say: Keep the king’s command, because of God’s oath to him.

2 I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.

2 Obey the king since you vowed to God that you would.

2 I say, “Keep the king’s commandment for the sake of your oath to God.

2 Obey the king’s command, because you made a promise to God.

2 I counsel thee, Keep the king’s command, and that in regard of the oath of God.

2 I say, Keep the king’s commandment, and that on account of the oath of God.

2 I ⸤advise⸥ you to obey the king’s commands because of the oath you took in God’s presence.

2 Keep the king’s command because of your oath made before God.

2 Keep the king’s command because of your sacred oath.

2 Keep the command of the king

because of your oath to God.

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