Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
But Rehoboam ignored the counsel that his elder advisors had given him. Instead, he consulted the younger men who had grown up with him and who worked for him.
New American Standard Bible
But he forsook the counsel of the elders which they had given him, and consulted with the young men who grew up with him
King James Version
But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him:
Holman Bible
But he rejected the advice of the elders who had advised him
A Conservative Version
But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men that grew up with him, who stood before him.
American Standard Version
But he forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men that were grown up with him, that stood before him.
Amplified
But he
Bible in Basic English
But he gave no attention to the opinion of the old men, and went to the young men of his generation who were waiting before him:
Darby Translation
But he forsook the advice of the old men which they had given him, and consulted with the young men, who had grown up with him, that stood before him.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will forsake the counsel of the old men which they counseled him, and he will consult with the children which grew up with him which were standing before him.
King James 2000
But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and who stood before him:
Lexham Expanded Bible
But he rejected the advice of the old men, which they gave him, and he consulted with the youngsters who had grown up with him, who were {serving} before him.
Modern King James verseion
But he left the counsel of the old men which they had advised him, and talked with the young men who had grown up with him, who stood before him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But he forsook the counsel that the old men had given him, and counselled with the young men that were nourished up with him and had waited on him.
NET Bible
But Rehoboam rejected their advice and consulted the young advisers who served him, with whom he had grown up.
New Heart English Bible
But he forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men who had grown up with him, who stood before him.
The Emphasized Bible
But he declined the counsel of the elders which they gave him, and consulted with the young men, who had grown up with him, who were standing before himself;
Webster
But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that had grown up with him, and who stood before him:
World English Bible
But he forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men who had grown up with him, who stood before him.
Youngs Literal Translation
And he forsaketh the counsel of the elders which they counselled him, and consulteth with the lads who have grown up with him, who are standing before him;
Themes
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified » Rehoboam
Counsel » Instances of » By rehoboam
Fellowship » The evil of fellowship with the wicked exemplified » By rehoboam
Fools » Exemplified » Rehoboam
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Government » God in » In dividing the jewish nation into two different countries
Government » Mosaic » Counsels king rehoboam
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Rehoboam (first part of his reign)
Rashness » Instances of » Rehoboam, in forsaking the counsel of the old men
Rehoboam » Refuses to reform abuses
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Rehoboam, making the yoke heavy
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 12:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Rehoboam Seeks Counsel To Respond
7 They advised him, "If today you are a servant, you will serve this people by answering them and speaking kindly to them. Then they will serve you forever." 8 But Rehoboam ignored the counsel that his elder advisors had given him. Instead, he consulted the younger men who had grown up with him and who worked for him. 9 As a result, he asked them, "What's your advice so that we can give an answer to these people who have asked me, "Please lighten the burden that your father put on us.'?"
Phrases
Cross References
2 Chronicles 10:8
But Rehoboam ignored the counsel that his elder advisors had given him. Instead, he consulted the younger men who had grown up with him and worked for him.
2 Chronicles 25:15-16
As a result, the Lord became angry with Amaziah and sent a prophet to him, who asked him, "Why did you seek the gods of a people who were unable to deliver their own nation from you?"
Proverbs 1:2-5
These proverbs are for gaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;
Proverbs 1:25
because you neglected all my advice and did not want my correction,
Proverbs 1:30
they did not want my advice, and they rejected all my correction.
Proverbs 19:20
Listen to advice and accept discipline, and you'll be wise for the rest of your life.
Proverbs 25:12
Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
Ecclesiastes 10:2-3
A wise man's heart tends toward his right, but a fool's heart tends toward his left.