1 Kings 12:6
And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?
Context
This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 12 connects to 9 cross-references. Rehoboam goes to Shechem for the whole assembly to make him king; the people request relief from Solomon's heavy burdens. Rehoboam ignores the elder counselors and follows the young men's advice to make the yoke heavier—Israel rebels. Jeroboam becomes king …
Other Translations
And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men, that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye me to return answer to this people?
And king Rehoboam consulteth with the elders who have been standing in the presence of Solomon his father, in his being alive, saying, `How are ye counselling to answer this people?'
Then King Rehoboam took the opinion of the old men who had been with Solomon his father when he was living, and said, In your opinion, what answer am I to give to this people?
Cross References
Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do.
Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.
And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,
With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
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And said unto Jeremiah the prophet, Let, we beseech thee, our supplication be accepted before thee, and pray for us …
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Then spake Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the proud men, saying unto …