1 Kings 12:6

Contemporary English Version 1995

Rehoboam went to some leaders who had been his father's senior officials, and he asked them, “What should I tell these people?”

Cross References

Job 32:7

I once believed age was the source of wisdom;

Job 12:12

and gain some wisdom from those who have lived a long time.

Jeremiah 43:2

But Azariah, Johanan and some other arrogant men said to me, “You're lying! The Lord didn't tell you to say that we shouldn't go to Egypt.

Proverbs 27:10

Don't desert an old friend of your family or visit your relatives when you are in trouble. A friend nearby is better than relatives far away.

2 Samuel 17:5

Then Absalom said, “Bring in Hushai the Archite. Let's hear what he has to say.”

2 Samuel 16:20

Absalom turned to Ahithophel and said, “Give us your advice! What should we do?”

1 Kings 4:1

Here is a list of Solomon's highest officials while he was king of Israel: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; Elihoreph and Ahijah sons of Shisha were the secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud kept the government records; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was the army commander; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the regional officers; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and the king's advisor; Ahishar was the prime minister; Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.

1 Kings 10:8

Your wives and officials are lucky to be here where they can listen to the wise things you say.