1 Kings 12:6

New International Reader's Version

King Rehoboam asked the elders for advice. They had served his father Solomon while he was still living. Rehoboam asked them, “What advice can you give me? How should I answer these people?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:20

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

2 Samuel 17:5

But Absalom said, “Send for Hushai, the Arkite. Then we can find out what he suggests as well.”

1 Kings 10:8

How happy your people must be! How happy your officials must be! They always get to serve you and hear the wise things you say.

1 Kings 4:1

So King Solomon ruled over the whole nation of Israel.

1 Kings 4:2

Here are the names of his chief officials. Azariah was the priest. He was the son of Zadok.

Job 12:12

Old people are wise. Those who live a long time have understanding.

Job 32:7

I thought, ‘Those who are older should speak first. Those who have lived for many years should teach people how to be wise.’

Proverbs 27:10

Don’t desert your friend or a friend of your family. And don’t go to your relative’s house when trouble strikes you. A neighbor nearby is better than a relative far away.

Jeremiah 43:2

After that, Azariah, the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan, the son of Kareah, spoke to Jeremiah. And all the proud men joined them. They said, “You are lying! The Lord our God hasn’t sent you to speak to us. He hasn’t told you to say, ‘You must not go to Egypt and make your homes there.’