1 Kings 12:8
But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him:
Context
This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 12 connects to 10 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
But he forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men that were grown up with him, that stood before him.
And he forsaketh the counsel of the elders which they counselled him, and consulteth with the lads who have grown up with him, who are standing before him;
But he gave no attention to the opinion of the old men, and went to the young men of his generation who were waiting before him:
Cross References
But he forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men that were …
Wherefore the anger of the Lord was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto …
And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of …
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:
They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
A wise man’s heart is at his right hand; but a fool’s heart at his left.