Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,
Forsook
Bible References
Answered
Genesis 42:7
As soon as Joseph saw his brothers, he knew who they were, but he remained disguised and asked them gruffly, "Where are you from?" "From the land of Canaan," they replied. "We're here to buy food."
Exodus 10:28
Then Pharaoh told him, "Get away from me! Watch out that you never see my face again, because on the day you see my face, you will die!"
1 Samuel 25:10
Nabal answered David's servants: "Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? There are many servants today who are breaking away from their masters.
1 Kings 20:6
About this time tomorrow, I'll send my servants to you, and they'll search through your palace and your servants' houses. Whatever is important to you will be seized and taken away.'"
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury.
Forsook
2 Chronicles 10:8
But Rehoboam ignored the counsel that his elder advisors had given him. Instead, he consulted the younger men who had grown up with him and worked for him.
Proverbs 19:27
My son, if you stop listening to instruction, you will stray from the principles of knowledge.