2 Chronicles 10:13

New English Translation

The king responded to the people harshly. He rejected the advice of the older men

Cross References

Genesis 42:30

“The man, the lord of the land, spoke harshly to us and treated us as if we were spying on the land.

Genesis 42:7

When Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them, but he pretended to be a stranger to them and spoke to them harshly. He asked, “Where do you come from?” They answered, “From the land of Canaan, to buy grain for food.”

2 Chronicles 10:12

Jeroboam and all the people reported to Rehoboam on the third day, just as the king had ordered when he said, “Return to me on the third day.”

2 Chronicles 10:14

and followed the advice of the younger ones. He said, “My father imposed heavy demands on you; I will make them even heavier. My father punished you with ordinary whips; I will punish you with whips that really sting your flesh.”

2 Chronicles 10:8

But Rehoboam rejected their advice and consulted the young advisers who served him, with whom he had grown up.

Exodus 10:28

Pharaoh said to him, “Go from me! Watch out for yourself! Do not appear before me again, for when you see my face you will die!”

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

Proverbs 18:23

A poor person makes supplications, but a rich man answers harshly.

Proverbs 19:27

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