2 Chronicles 10:13

The king answered them harshly, for King Rehoboam rejected the counsel of the elders.

Genesis 42:7

When Joseph saw his brothers he recognized them, but [hiding his identity] he treated them as strangers and spoke harshly to them. He said to them, “Where have you come from?” And they said, “From the land of Canaan, to buy food.”

Genesis 42:30

“The man who is the lord of the land spoke harshly to us, and took us for spies of the land.

Exodus 10:28

Then Pharaoh said to Moses, “Get away from me! See that you never enter my presence again, for on the day that you see my face again you will die!”

1 Samuel 25:10-11

But Nabal answered David’s servants and said, “Who is David? And who is the son of Jesse? There are many servants today, each of whom is breaking away from his master.

1 Kings 20:6-11

but about this time tomorrow I will send my servants to you, and they will search your house and the houses of your servants; and they will take with their hands (confiscate) whatever is desirable in your eyes and carry it away.’”

2 Chronicles 10:8

But the king rejected the advice which the elders gave him, and consulted with the young men who grew up with him and served him [as advisers].

Proverbs 15:1

A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath,
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.

Proverbs 19:27


Cease listening, my son, to instruction and discipline
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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Summary

And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,

Bible References

Answered

Genesis 42:7
When Joseph saw his brothers he recognized them, but [hiding his identity] he treated them as strangers and spoke harshly to them. He said to them, “Where have you come from?” And they said, “From the land of Canaan, to buy food.”
Exodus 10:28
Then Pharaoh said to Moses, “Get away from me! See that you never enter my presence again, for on the day that you see my face again you will die!”
1 Samuel 25:10
But Nabal answered David’s servants and said, “Who is David? And who is the son of Jesse? There are many servants today, each of whom is breaking away from his master.
1 Kings 20:6
but about this time tomorrow I will send my servants to you, and they will search your house and the houses of your servants; and they will take with their hands (confiscate) whatever is desirable in your eyes and carry it away.’”
Proverbs 15:1
A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath,
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.

Forsook

2 Chronicles 10:8
But the king rejected the advice which the elders gave him, and consulted with the young men who grew up with him and served him [as advisers].
Proverbs 19:27

Cease listening, my son, to instruction and discipline
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.