2 Chronicles 10:13

Rehoboam spoke to them harshly, ignoring the advice of the old men.

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In The King James Version

And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,

In Context

12So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king said, “Come back to me on the third day.”

14He spoke to them following the advice of the young men, saying, “My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to it. My father punished you with whips, but I will punish you with scorpions.”

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Cross References

Genesis 42:7Joseph saw his brothers and recognized them, but he disguised himself to them and spoke harshly with them. He said to them, “Where have you come from?” They said, “From the land of Canaan to buy food.”

Exodus 10:28Pharaoh said to Moses, “Go from me! Be careful about one thing, that you do not see me again, for on the day you see my face, you will die.”

1 Kings 20:6But I will send my servants to you tomorrow about this time, and they will search your house and your servants' houses. They will seize with their own hands and take away whatever pleases their eyes.'”

Proverbs 15:1A gentle answer turns away wrath, 1 but a harsh word stirs up anger. 1

Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 10:13-19

Rehoboam's Folly. ( b. c. 975.) 12 So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come again to me on the third day. 13 And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men, 14 And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions. 15 So the king hearkened not unto the people: for the cause was of… Read the whole commentary →

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