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But he forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men who had grown up with him, who stood before him.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
The narrative from the book of Kings is repeated with only slight verbal differences.
19th Century
Anglican
That stood before him. — The chronicler has omitted a redundant expression (‘asher).
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:8).
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