I know how rebellious you are. You are impossible to deal with. While I am alive and still with you, you are rebelling against Jehovah. How much more rebellious will you be after I die?

I know that after my departing grievous wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

I will be diligent so that every time after my departure you will remember these things.

The princes of judah

He ignored the advice the elders gave him. He sought advice from the young men who had grown up with him and were serving him.

Ahaziah also followed the ways of Ahab's family, because his mother gave him advice that led him to sin.

She seduced him with her persuasive words. She forced him with her flattering lips.

A gossip reveals secrets. So avoid a man who speaks flattering words.

As he who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.

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

Those who act wickedly against the covenant will be perverted by flatteries. However, the people who know their God will be strong and act effectively.

Then the king

If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked.

General references

Jehoash did what was right in the eyes of Jehovah all his days, because he was guided by the teaching of Jehoiada the priest.

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