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1 Kings 12:13

King James Version (KJV)

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

1 Kings 12:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 12:13

Theological / Devotional

Roughly. The purpose, of course, was to make a show of strength, but in reality it was only a demonstration of weakness and folly. Kind words come from kind, largehearted men, and lead to submission and obedience, to happiness and peace. Rough words come from little men, and excite passion and bitterness, and lead to uproar and revolt.

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