KJV ORIGINAL
And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men’s counsel that they gave him;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king answered the people harshly and rejected the wise advice that the older men had given him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Rehoboam chose to respond cruelly to his people's concerns instead of listening to the wise counsel of experienced advisors.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Solomon had just died, and his son Rehoboam was about to ascend the throne of Israel. The people, weary from the heavy burdens imposed by Solomon, approached Rehoboam asking for relief, and he sought advice from both the wise elders and his young companions. Rehoboam ultimately rejected the elders' prudent counsel in favor of a harsh response, which sparked rebellion and led to the division of the kingdom.
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