2 Chronicles 10:13

God's Word

The king answered them harshly. He ignored the older leaders’ advice.

Cross References

Genesis 42:30

“The governor of that land spoke harshly to us and treated us like spies.

Genesis 42:7

As soon as Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them. But he acted as if he didn’t know them and spoke harshly to them. “Where did you come from?” he asked them. “From Canaan, to buy food,” they answered.

2 Chronicles 10:12

So Jeroboam and all the people came back to Rehoboam two days later, as the king had instructed them.

2 Chronicles 10:14

He spoke to them as the young men advised. He said, “If my father made your burden heavy, I will add to it. If my father punished you with whips, I will use scorpions.”

2 Chronicles 10:8

But he ignored the advice the older leaders gave him. He sought advice from the young men who had grown up with him and were serving him.

Exodus 10:28

Pharaoh said to Moses, “Get out of my sight! Don’t ever let me see your face again. The day I do, you will die.”

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away rage, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 18:23

A poor person is timid when begging, but a rich person is blunt when replying.

Proverbs 19:27

If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.