Thematic Bible: Counsels king rehoboam

The king answered the people harshly, for he forsook the advice of the elders which they had given him,

Verse Concepts

DiscourtesyThe Elders Gathered

Man's Counsel

King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon while he was still alive, saying, "How do you counsel me to answer this people?" Then they spoke to him, saying, "If you will be a servant to this people today, and will serve them and grant them their petition, and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever." But he forsook the counsel of the elders which they had given him, and consulted with the young men who grew up with him and served him.