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1 Kings 12:6

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?

1 Kings 12:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 12:6

Theological / Devotional

The old men. Solomon’s counselors would be in a position to know the temper of the people and to give good counsel concerning the course to follow. These men were not necessarily old in years but old in experience.

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