for I know about your rebellion and stubbornness. Indeed, even while I have been living among you to this very day, you have rebelled against the Lord; you will be even more rebellious after my death!

I know that after I am gone fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.

Indeed, I will also make every effort that, after my departure, you have a testimony of these things.

The princes of judah

But Rehoboam rejected their advice and consulted the young advisers who served him, with whom he had grown up.

He followed in the footsteps of Ahab's dynasty, for his mother gave him evil advice.

She persuaded him with persuasive words; with her smooth talk she compelled him.

The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

Like tying a stone in a sling, so is giving honor to a fool.

The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

Then with smooth words he will defile those who have rejected the covenant. But the people who are loyal to their God will act valiantly.

Then the king

If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.

General references

Throughout his lifetime Jehoash did what the Lord approved, just as Jehoiada the priest taught him.

Herod added this to them all: He locked up John in prison.