Proverbs 28:2

In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

Genesis 45:5-8

Now do not be grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.

1 Kings 15:25

Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah; and he reigned over Israel two years.

1 Kings 15:28

Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha killed him, and reigned in his place.

1 Kings 16:8-29

In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha began to reign over Israel in Tirzah for two years.

2 Kings 15:8-31

In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah king of Judah, Zechariah the son of Jeroboam reigned over Israel in Samaria six months.

2 Chronicles 32:20-26

Hezekiah the king, and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz, prayed because of this, and cried to heaven.

2 Chronicles 36:1-12

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

Job 22:28-30

You shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established for you, and light shall shine on your ways.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

Now a poor wise man was found in it, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.

Isaiah 3:1-7

For behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, takes away from Jerusalem and from Judah supply and support, the whole supply of bread, and the whole supply of water;

Isaiah 58:12

Those who shall be of you shall build the old waste places; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of your prosperity."

Hosea 13:11

I have given you a king in my anger, and have taken 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
Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah; and he reigned over Israel two years.
1 Kings 16:8
In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha began to reign over Israel in Tirzah for two years.
2 Kings 15:8
In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah king of Judah, Zechariah the son of Jeroboam reigned over Israel in Samaria six months.
2 Chronicles 36:1
Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in his father's place in Jerusalem.
Isaiah 3:1
For behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, takes away from Jerusalem and from Judah supply and support, the whole supply of bread, and the whole supply of water;
Hosea 13:11
I have given you a king in my anger, and have taken him away in my wrath.

But

Genesis 45:5
Now do not be grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.
2 Chronicles 32:20
Hezekiah the king, and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz, prayed because of this, and cried to heaven.
Job 22:28
You shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established for you, and light shall shine on your ways.
Ecclesiastes 9:15
Now a poor wise man was found in it, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
Isaiah 58:12
Those who shall be of you shall build the old waste places; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of your prosperity."

General references

Hosea 13:11
I have given you a king in my anger, and have taken him away in my wrath.