1 Kings 12:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 12:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 12:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 12:8 — KJV
“But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him:”
— 1 Kings 12:8 (KJV)
1 Kings 12:8 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 12:8
“But he forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men that were brought up with him, that stood before him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:8: forsook, counsel, old
“And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye me to return answer to this people?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:8: counsel, old, men
“And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:8: old, men, consulted
“But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:8: old, men, young
“And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:8: forsook, counsel, old
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