Proverbs 28:2

When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.

Genesis 45:5-8

And now don’t be worried or angry with yourselves for selling me here, because God sent me ahead of you to preserve life.

1 Kings 15:25

Nadab son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in the second year of Judah’s King Asa; he reigned over Israel two years.

1 Kings 15:28

In the third year of Judah’s King Asa, Baasha killed Nadab and reigned in his place.

1 Kings 16:8-29

In the twenty-sixth year of Judah’s King Asa, Elah son of Baasha became king over Israel and reigned in Tirzah two years.

2 Kings 15:8-31

In the thirty-eighth year of Judah’s King Azariah, Zechariah son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in Samaria for six months.

2 Chronicles 32:20-26

King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven,

2 Chronicles 36:1-12

Then the common people took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father.

Job 22:28-30

When you make a decision, it will be carried out,
and light will shine on your ways.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he delivered the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

Isaiah 3:1-7

Observe this: The Lord God of Hosts
is about to remove from Jerusalem and from Judah
every kind of security:
the entire supply of bread and water,

Isaiah 58:12

Some of you will rebuild the ancient ruins;
you will restore the foundations laid long ago;
you will be called the repairer of broken walls,
the restorer of streets where people live.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, may my advice seem good to you my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”

Hosea 13:11

I give you a king in My anger
and take away a king in My wrath.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

General references

Bible References

The transgression

1 Kings 15:25
Nadab son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in the second year of Judah’s King Asa; he reigned over Israel two years.
1 Kings 16:8
In the twenty-sixth year of Judah’s King Asa, Elah son of Baasha became king over Israel and reigned in Tirzah two years.
2 Kings 15:8
In the thirty-eighth year of Judah’s King Azariah, Zechariah son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in Samaria for six months.
2 Chronicles 36:1
Then the common people took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father.
Isaiah 3:1
Observe this: The Lord God of Hosts
is about to remove from Jerusalem and from Judah
every kind of security:
the entire supply of bread and water,
Hosea 13:11
I give you a king in My anger
and take away a king in My wrath.

But

Genesis 45:5
And now don’t be worried or angry with yourselves for selling me here, because God sent me ahead of you to preserve life.
2 Chronicles 32:20
King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven,
Job 22:28
When you make a decision, it will be carried out,
and light will shine on your ways.
Ecclesiastes 9:15
Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he delivered the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.
Isaiah 58:12
Some of you will rebuild the ancient ruins;
you will restore the foundations laid long ago;
you will be called the repairer of broken walls,
the restorer of streets where people live.
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, may my advice seem good to you my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”

General references

Hosea 13:11
I give you a king in My anger
and take away a king in My wrath.

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