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He said to them, What counsel do you give, that we may return answer to this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke that your father did put on us lighter?
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The Folly of Human Counsel
Charles Spurgeon highlights that Rehoboam's fundamental error was seeking counsel only from men. Both the old and young advisors offered worldly 'policy' rather than godly 'principle.' This serves as a powerful reminder for believers to prioritize seeking God's wisdom through prayer and Scripture above all other sources of advice.
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1 Kings
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19th Century
Baptist
Old men are not always wise, and young men are not always wise; he who consults with men only will yet learn the truth of this verse: Cursed be…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he said to them, what counsel give you, that we may answer this people, saying (See Gill on [Reference 1 Kin…
Presbyterian
The tribes did not complain to Rehoboam about his father's idolatry and rebellion against God. What was the greatest grievance was no grievance to …
