because indeed I know your rebellion and stubbornness. Note that even while I'm still alive, you've been rebelling against the LORD how much more so after my death!

I know that when I'm gone, savage wolves will come among you and not spare the flock.

And I will make every effort to see that you will always remember these things after I am gone.

The princes of judah

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.

He followed the example of Ahab's dynasty because his mother gave him evil counsel.

She leads him astray with great persuasion; with flattering lips she seduces him.

Whoever spreads gossip betrays confidences; so don't get involved with someone who talks too much.

Tying a stone to a sling that's what giving honor to a fool is.

A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks.

Through flattery he'll corrupt those who act wickedly toward the covenant, but people who know their God will be strong and take action.

Then the king

When a ruler is listening to lies, all of his officials tend to become wicked.

General references

Jehoash did what the LORD considered to be right during the entire time when Jehoiada the priest was instructing him,

Added to all this, Herod locked John up in prison.