2 Chronicles 10:8

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.

Cross-references

2 Chronicles 10:13 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 10:13, the narrative continues: Rehoboam forsook the elders' counsel and answered the people roughly.

In 2 Chronicles 24:17, King Joash similarly listens to princes after Jehoiada's death — a pattern of forsaking good counsel.

In 1 Kings 12:8, the parallel account records the same event: Rehoboam forsook the elders' counsel and consulted young men.

Proverbs 1:25 Related theme

Proverbs 1:25 describes ignoring all counsel and reproof — exactly what Rehoboam does here.

Proverbs 9:9 says the wise accept instruction to grow wiser — Rehoboam's refusal marks him as the opposite, a fool.

Proverbs 19:20 urges listening to counsel to gain wisdom — Rehoboam's rejection is the precise warning illustrated.

Proverbs 25:12 values a wise reprover to a listening ear — Rehoboam did not listen, so he missed that gold.

In Ecclesiastes 10:16, a land with a childish king faces woe — parallel to Rehoboam's foolish reliance on young advisors.

Isaiah 30:1 Parallel

In Isaiah 30:1, God condemns those who take counsel not from Him — Rehoboam's rejection of godly elders mirrors this.