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Leadership is Service
The elders' advice reveals a timeless principle: true, lasting authority is built on service. Commentators note the parallel account in 1 Kings is even more direct, advising the king to 'become a servant to this people.' By being kind and gracious, a leader earns lasting loyalty, demonstrating that gentleness accomplishes what violence cannot.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 10:1–11
18th Century
Theologian
The narrative from the book of Kings is repeated with only slight verbal differences.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 10:7
19th Century
Bishop
If thou be kind to this people. —A free paraphrase of, “If today thou become a servant to this peop…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 10:7
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:7).
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 10:1–19
17th Century
Minister
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 …