1 Kings 12:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

King Rehoboam asked for advice from the older men who had served his father Solomon while Solomon was still alive. He said to them, 'What do you think I should say to these people?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

King Rehoboam wisely sought counsel from experienced advisors who had served his father Solomon before making an important decision.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, King Solomon had recently died, leaving his son Rehoboam to inherit the throne of a united Israel that was facing growing unrest due to the heavy taxes and forced labor imposed during Solomon's reign. The people, led by Jeroboam, approached Rehoboam demanding lighter burdens, prompting him to seek advice from the wise elders who had advised his father. This consultation occurred at a critical moment, as the kingdom was on the brink of division.

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2 Chronicles 10:6

King Rehoboam asked for advice from the older men who had served as advisors to his father Solomon while Solomon was still alive. He said to them, 'What advice do you give me about how I should respond to these people?'

2 Chronicles 10:9

And he asked them, 'What advice do you give me so that I can answer these people who have said to me, Make the heavy burden that your father placed on us a little lighter?'

1 Kings 12:9

And he said to them, 'What advice do you give me so we can respond to these people who have asked me to make the heavy burden that my father placed on them lighter?'

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