Proverbs 28:2

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 16:8–29 Historical context

1 Kings 16:8-29 records rapid succession of kings (Elah, Zimri, Omri, Ahab) from sin — clear parallel to many rulers.

2 Kings 15:8–31 Historical context

2 Kings 15:8-31 lists Israelite kings in quick succession (Zechariah through Hoshea) — strong illustration of many rulers.

2 Chronicles 36:1–12 Historical context

2 Chronicles 36:1-12 covers Judah's last four kings — many rulers as judgment, fitting the proverb.

Ecclesiastes 9:15 tells of a poor wise man who saved a city by his wisdom — directly parallels the wise man who maintains order in Proverbs 28:2.

Isaiah 3:1-7 prophesies God removing leaders and giving childish rulers — directly parallel to many rulers as judgment.

Exodus 18:21 instructs selecting capable, God-fearing officials — the practical solution to many rulers and chaos in Proverbs 28:2.

1 Kings 16:21 Historical context

1 Kings 16:21 shows Israel split between Tibni and Omri — a direct case of 'many rulers' from rebellion, illustrating Proverbs 28:2.

2 Kings 15:13 Historical context

2 Kings 15:13 notes Shallum's one-month reign — a historical example of rapid leadership turnover due to instability.

1 Kings 15:28 shows Baasha killing Nadab and taking the throne — a quick change of rulers due to sin, illustrating many rulers.

Isaiah 33:6 Parallel

In Isaiah 33:6, the fear of the Lord is the source of wisdom that brings stability, echoing the discerning ruler who brings order in the proverb.

Jeremiah 52:3 Historical context

In Jeremiah 52:3, Zedekiah’s rebellion leads to Jerusalem’s fall and foreign rulers — illustrating the principle that rebellion brings many rulers.

Daniel 4:27 Parallel

Daniel 4:27 advises Nebuchadnezzar to do right to prolong his kingdom — parallels the wisdom that brings stability in Proverbs 28:2.

Hosea 13:11 Parallel

Hosea 13:11 says God gave kings in anger and took them away — thematic parallel to unstable leadership from transgression.