and how he made a vow to the Lord, and swore an oath to the powerful ruler of Jacob.

He despises a reprobate, but honors the Lord’s loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.

The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.

The Lord makes this promise on oath and will not revoke it: “You are an eternal priest after the pattern of Melchizedek.”

The Lord made a reliable promise to David; he will not go back on his word. He said, “I will place one of your descendants on your throne.