1 Kings 12:8
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:
Cross-reference
2 Chronicles 10:8 parallels the same story—Rehoboam rejecting elders' counsel for young men—confirming the historical account.
Proverbs 1:25 rebukes those who reject counsel—directly mirrors Rehoboam's dismissal of elders' advice, illustrating the same folly.
Proverbs 1:30 describes despising counsel—echoes Rehoboam's rejection of wise advice, condemning such behavior.
Proverbs 13:20 provides the principle: Rehoboam's choice to heed the young men exemplifies walking with fools.
Proverbs 1:2-5 extols receiving wise counsel—contrasts with Rehoboam's rejection of elders' advice, highlighting his folly.
Proverbs 19:20 urges hearing counsel for future wisdom—contrasts with Rehoboam's refusal, showing the path he rejected.
Proverbs 25:12 values wise reproof received—opposite of Rehoboam who rejected elders' counsel, highlighting what he spurned.
Ecclesiastes 10:2 contrasts wise and foolish hearts—Rehoboam's rejection of counsel exemplifies the fool's heart described here.
Ecclesiastes 10:3 depicts a fool's visible lack of wisdom—Rehoboam's rejection of elders' counsel demonstrates this foolishness.