1 Kings 12:6

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

There were some older men who had helped Solomon make decisions when he was alive. So King Rehoboam asked these men what he should do. He said, “How do you think I should answer the people?”

Cross References

Job 32:7

I thought to myself, ‘Older people should speak first. They have lived many years, so they have learned many things.’

Job 12:12

People say, ‘Wisdom is to be found in those who are old. Long life brings understanding.’

Jeremiah 43:2

Azariah son of Hoshaiah, Johanan son of Kareah, and some other men were proud and stubborn. They became angry with Jeremiah. They said to him, “Jeremiah, you are lying! The Lord our God didn’t send you to say to us, ‘You must not go to Egypt to live there.’

Proverbs 27:10

Don’t forget your own friends or your father’s friends. If you have a problem, go to your neighbor for help. It is better to ask a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away.

1 Kings 4:2

These are the names of his leading officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest;

2 Samuel 17:5

But Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Arkite. I also want to hear what he says.”

2 Samuel 16:20

Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Please tell us what we should do.”

1 Kings 4:1

King Solomon ruled over all Israel.

1 Kings 10:8

Your wives and officers are very fortunate, because they serve you and hear your wisdom every day.