KJV ORIGINAL
But he forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men that were brought up with him, that stood before him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But he rejected the advice that the older men gave him, and instead asked for advice from the young men who had grown up with him and served in his court.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how the new king chose to listen to his young friends rather than the wise older advisors who had experience.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to Rehoboam, Solomon's son, who became king after his father's death. The older advisors had served under Solomon and counseled gentleness with the people, while Rehoboam's young friends advised him to be even harsher than his father. This poor decision led to the division of Israel into two kingdoms.
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