Joshua 9:19

But all the princes said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto them by the Lord God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.

Cross-reference

Joshua 9:20 Parallel

Joshua 9:20 explains the decision to spare the Gibeonites, directly continuing verse 19's reasoning that breaking the oath would bring divine wrath.

2 Chronicles 36:13 describes breaking an oath sworn by God — the opposite of the faithful oath-keeping required here.

2 Chronicles 16:3 shows Asa asking to break a league, contrary to the principle here of honoring an oath sworn by God.

Ecclesiastes 8:2 Related theme

Ecclesiastes 8:2 also stresses keeping an oath made to God, reinforcing the binding nature of such vows.

In 1 Samuel 30:15, an oath sworn by God secures a promise, similar to the binding oath here that must be honored.

Jeremiah 4:2 Related theme

Jeremiah 4:2 calls for swearing by the Lord in truth and justice, highlighting the seriousness of oaths made in God's name.