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The Folly of Prideful Counsel
Rehoboam's decision to forsake the elders' moderate advice for the harsh counsel of his peers is a classic example of pride leading to ruin. One commentator notes that pride and passion are all that is needed to destroy someone. Rehoboam chose advisors who flattered his ego rather than those who offered true wisdom, demonstrating that gentle, humble counsel is often wisest.
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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 10:8
19th Century
Bishop
That stood before him. — The chronicler has omitted a redundant expression (‘asher).
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 10:8
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:8).
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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 …