And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye me to return answer to this people?
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?'
King Rehoboam wisely sought counsel from his father's experienced advisors when faced with a difficult decision about how to respond to his people's concerns.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Solomon's son, Rehoboam, became king after his father's death, facing immediate pressure from the people of Israel who were weary of the heavy taxes and forced labor imposed during Solomon's rule. The people, led by Jeroboam, demanded relief, which prompted Rehoboam to seek advice from the elders who had advised his father. This consultation occurred at a critical moment that foreshadowed the division of the kingdom due to Rehoboam's eventual poor decision.
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