2 Chronicles 10:13-16 The Reign of King Solomon

13 The king answered them harshly. Rejecting the advice of the elders,

14 he followed the advice of the young men and said, “My father made your yoke heavy; I will make it even heavier. My father scourged you with whips; I will scourge you with scorpions.”

15 So the king did not listen to the people, for this turn of events was from God, to fulfill the word the Lord had spoken to Jeroboam son of Nebat through Ahijah the Shilonite.

16 When all Israel saw that the king refused to listen to them, they answered the king:
“What share do we have in David,
what part in Jesse’s son?
To your tents, O Israel!
Look after your own house, O David!”
So all the Israelites went home.

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Meaning of 2 Chronicles 10:13-16

2 Chronicles 10:13 illustrates the peril of ignoring wise counsel, as Rehoboam harshly rebuffs his people, leading to division. This moment cautions us about the importance of empathy and listening in leadership, emphasizing the impact of decisions made without seeking or heeding prudent advice.

Cross References for 2 Chronicles 10:13-16

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Proverbs 19:27 - Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:27

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