For I know how rebellious and stubborn you are. Behold, even today while I am yet alive with you, you have been rebellious against the LORD. How much more after my death!

I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock;

And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.

The princes of judah

But he abandoned the counsel that the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men who had grown up with him and stood before him.

He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother was his counselor in doing wickedly.

With much seductive speech she persuades him; with her smooth talk she compels him.

Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler.

Like one who binds the stone in the sling is one who gives honor to a fool.

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

He shall seduce with flattery those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action.

Then the king

If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.

General references

And Jehoash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all his days, because Jehoiada the priest instructed him.

added this to them all, that he locked up John in prison.