1 Kings 12:13

And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men's counsel that they gave him;

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 12:13

BSB

And the king answered the people harshly. He rejected the advice of the elders

AKJV

And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men's counsel that they gave him;

CPDV

And the king responded to the people harshly, leaving behind the counsel of the elders that they had given to him.

ERV

And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him;

NHEB

The king answered the people roughly, and forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him,

SMT

And the king will answer the people hard, and he will forsake the counsel of the old men which they counseled him;

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 12:13

AndthekingH4428Noun Masculine answeredH6030VerbthepeopleH5971Noun Masculine roughlyH7186AdjectiveandforsookH5800Verbtheoldmen'sH2205Adjective counselH6098Noun FemininethattheygaveH3289Verbhim

Commentary for 1 Kings 12:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 12:13

Summary

King rejects experienced elders' guidance

Place

Israel

Event

King rejects wise counsel

Estimated Time Period

c. 930 BC