2 Chronicles 10:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

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

This occurs right after Solomon's death when his son Rehoboam becomes king. The people had just asked Rehoboam to reduce the heavy taxes and forced labor that Solomon had imposed on them. Rehoboam was at a crucial crossroads that would determine whether the kingdom would remain united or split apart.

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