ESV Reformation Study Bible – 1 Kings 1:17
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1 Kings 1:17

1:17 you swore. In ancient Israel an oath taken in the Lord’s name constituted a sacred obligation and, as such, was considered inviolable (Ex. 20:7; Lev. 19:12; Josh. 9:15, 18, 20; Judg. 11:30, 35; Eccl. 5:4–7).