9 occurrences

'Advice' in the Bible

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

Verse ConceptsAdvice, Rejecting Good AdviceThe Elderly

The king responded to the people harshly. He rejected the advice of the older men

and followed the advice of the younger ones. He said, "My father imposed heavy demands on you; I will make them even heavier. My father punished you with ordinary whips; I will punish you with whips that really sting your flesh."

Verse ConceptsInjustice, Nature And Source OfOppression, Nature OfYokes

Jehoshaphat was afraid, so he decided to seek the Lord's advice. He decreed that all Judah should observe a fast.

Verse ConceptsFasting, Nature OfAskingFastingDirectionFasting And Prayer

He did evil in the sight of the Lord like Ahab's dynasty because, after his father's death, they gave him advice that led to his destruction.

He followed their advice and joined Ahab's son King Joram of Israel in a battle against King Hazael of Syria at Ramoth Gilead in which the Syrians defeated Joram.

After Jehoiada died, the officials of Judah visited the king and declared their loyalty to him. The king listened to their advice.

While he was speaking, Amaziah said to him, "Did we appoint you to be a royal counselor? Stop prophesying or else you will be killed!" So the prophet stopped, but added, "I know that the Lord has decided to destroy you, because you have done this thing and refused to listen to my advice."

Verse ConceptsTwelve Beings

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