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King Rehoboam took counsel with the old men, who had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give you me to return answer to this people?
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The Wisdom of Seeking Counsel
Rehoboam's first step was a wise one: consulting the elders who had served his father. One commentator highlights this, noting that 'moderate counsels are wisest and best.' Seeking advice from experienced individuals is a mark of humility. The commentary suggests that gentleness and good words can accomplish what violence and force cannot.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The narrative from the book of Kings is repeated with only slight verbal differences.
19th Century
Anglican
Before Solomon. — “Liphnê Sh’lomoh” is the common formula for “‘ eth-p’nê Sh’lomoh’” (Kings).
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:6).
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Moderate counsels are wisest and best. Gentleness will do what violence will not do. Most people like to be addressed mildly. Good words cost only …
