Proverbs 28:2

When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.

Genesis 45:5-8

Now, do not be upset and do not be angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of you to preserve life!

1 Kings 15:25

In the second year of Asa's reign over Judah, Jeroboam's son Nadab became the king of Israel; he ruled Israel for two years.

1 Kings 15:28

Baasha killed him in the third year of Asa's reign over Judah and replaced him as king.

1 Kings 16:8-29

In the twenty-sixth year of King Asa's reign over Judah, Baasha's son Elah became king over Israel; he ruled in Tirzah for two years.

2 Kings 15:8-31

In the thirty-eighth year of King Azariah's reign over Judah, Jeroboam's son Zechariah became king over Israel. He reigned 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

The people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in his father's place in Jerusalem.

Job 22:28-30

Whatever you decide on a matter, it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

However, a poor but wise man lived in the city, and he could have delivered the city by his wisdom, but no one listened to that poor man.

Isaiah 3:1-7

Look, the sovereign Lord who commands armies is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah every source of security, including all the food and water,

Isaiah 58:12

Your perpetual ruins will be rebuilt; you will reestablish the ancient foundations. You will be called, 'The one who repairs broken walls, the one who makes the streets inhabitable again.'

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged."

Hosea 13:11

I granted you a king in my anger, and I will take him away 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
In the second year of Asa's reign over Judah, Jeroboam's son Nadab became the king of Israel; he ruled Israel for two years.
1 Kings 16:8
In the twenty-sixth year of King Asa's reign over Judah, Baasha's son Elah became king over Israel; he ruled in Tirzah for two years.
2 Kings 15:8
In the thirty-eighth year of King Azariah's reign over Judah, Jeroboam's son Zechariah became king over Israel. He reigned in Samaria for six months.
2 Chronicles 36:1
The people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in his father's place in Jerusalem.
Isaiah 3:1
Look, the sovereign Lord who commands armies is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah every source of security, including all the food and water,
Hosea 13:11
I granted you a king in my anger, and I will take him away in my wrath!

But

Genesis 45:5
Now, do not be upset and do not be angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for 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
Whatever you decide on a matter, it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways.
Ecclesiastes 9:15
However, a poor but wise man lived in the city, and he could have delivered the city by his wisdom, but no one listened to that poor man.
Isaiah 58:12
Your perpetual ruins will be rebuilt; you will reestablish the ancient foundations. You will be called, 'The one who repairs broken walls, the one who makes the streets inhabitable again.'
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged."

General references

Hosea 13:11
I granted you a king in my anger, and I will take him away in my wrath!

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