2 Chronicles 10:8 akjv — But he forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men that were brought up with hi…

American King James Version

"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. "

— 2 Chronicles 10:8, American King James Version

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2 Chronicles 10 — Context

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And he said to them, Come again to me after three days. And the people departed. ¶

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And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give you me to return answer to this people?

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And they spoke to him, saying, If you be kind to this people, and please them, and speak good words to them, they will be your servants for ever.

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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.

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And he said to them, What advice give you that we may return answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that your father did put on us?

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And the young men that were brought up with him spoke to him, saying, Thus shall you answer the people that spoke to you, saying, Your father made our yoke heavy, but make you it somewhat lighter for us; thus shall you say to them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins.

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For whereas my father put a heavy yoke on you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

2 Chronicles 10:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 10:8 say?
2 Chronicles 10:8 in the American King James Version reads: “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. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 10:8 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 10:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 10, verse 8.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 10:8.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 10:8 in?
2 Chronicles 10:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 10:8?
2 Chronicles 10:8 reads (AKJV): “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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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