1 Kings 12:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him: ”

1 Kings 12:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The age of Rehoboam at his accession is an interesting and difficult question. According to the formal statement of the present text of 1Ki 14:21 ; 2 Chronicles 12:13 , he had reached the matur...
1 Kings 12:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Revolt of the Northern Tribes. It is doubtful whether this section is Judæ an or not. It bears some resemblance to 2 Samuel 9-20, and the parts of 1 K. which seem to be a continuation of that h...
1 Kings 12:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him:
1 Kings 12:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Consulted with the young men that were grown up with him— It was a custom among the kings of the east, to have their sons educated among other young lords of the same age; which, as it created a ge...
1 Kings 12:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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? No JFB commentary on these ver...
1 Kings 12:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Revolt of the Ten Tribes. Rehoboam and Jeroboam The revolt of the Ten Tribes against the rule of Rehoboam had its origin partly in the discontent which the burdens laid on the people by Solomo...
1 Kings 12:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

THE DISRUPTION 1 Kings 12:6-20 "It was of the Lord." It is no small proof of the insight and courageous faithfulness of the historian that he accepts without question the verdict of ancient pro...
1 Kings 12:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Wise King's Foolish Son 1 Kings 11:41-43 ; 1 Kings 12:1-11 Solomon's reign had been splendid but very oppressive, and it was reasonable to ask for some relief. The people felt that the acc...
1 Kings 12:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In this and the four following Chapter s we have the central section of this Book recording the tragedy of the break-up of the nation and the degradation of the people. It covers a period of about si...
1 Kings 12:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(5) And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed. (6) And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he y...
1 Kings 12:8 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

THE FOOLISH YOUNG KING ‘He forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him.’ 1 Kings 12:8...
1 Kings 12:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him ,.... He did not rightly relish it, nor cordially receive it; it did not suit with his haughty temper, he could not brook it, to s...
1 Kings 12:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, [and] which stood before him: Ver. 8. But he forsook the counsel...
1 Kings 12:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

But he forsook the counsel of the old men Judging it unworthy of his majesty and authority, and likely to encourage the people in their insolent demands; and, being proud and vain, he scorned to co...
1 Kings 12:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THE TEN TRIBES REBEL (vs.1-24) Rehoboam went to Shechem for his inauguration as king of Israel (v.1). Jereboam, in Egypt, received word quickly of Solomon's death, and his friends in Israel sent...
1 Kings 12:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Folly of Rehoboam. B. C. 975. 1 And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were co...
1 Kings 12:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He forsook the counsel of the old men; judging it unworthy of his majesty and authority, and likely to encourage and increase the people in their insolent demands. The young men; so called comparat...
1 Kings 12:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Rehoboam's Arrogance Alienates Israel ( 1 Kings 12:1-16 ). The elders of Israel came together with a view to anointing Rehoboam as king on condition that he would guarantee them a somewhat easier...
1 Kings 12:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

THE DISRUPTION OF THE KINGDOM CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES .— 1 Kings 12:1 . Rehoboam went to Shechem —Instead of remaining in Jerusalem , whither Israel should have come to him, as they did...
1 Kings 12:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 12:1 . Shechem. This city was famed for mischief. Here Dinah was ruined, and the men slaughtered. Here Joseph was sold, and now the ten tribes revolted. 1 Kings 12:4 . Thy father made o...
1 Kings 12:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

When Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, who was in Egypt heard of it . .. they sent and called him. The kingdom divided 1. This chapter reveals one of the turning-points in Israel’s history, for it...
1 Kings 12:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THE REVOLT OF THE TEN TRIBES .—With the reign of Rehoboam, on which our historian now enters, we begin the second great period in the history of the Hebrew monarchy, so far...
1 Kings 12:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Rehoboam's Foolish Answer
1 Kings 12:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Chronicles 10:8 ; 2 Chronicles 25:15 ; 2 Chronicles 25:16 ; Ecclesiastes 10:2 ; Ecclesiastes 10:3 ; Proverbs 1:25 ; Proverbs 1:2-5 ; Proverbs 1:30 ; Proverbs 19:20 ; Proverbs 25:12
1 Kings 12:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Young men — So called, comparatively to the old men: otherwise they were near forty years old.

1 Kings 12:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Kings 12:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 12:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Kings 12:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Kings 12:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Kings 12:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 12:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Kings 12:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Kings 12:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Kings 12:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Kings 12:8 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

1 Kings 12:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Kings 12:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Kings 12:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 12:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 12:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Kings 12:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Kings 12:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 12:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Kings 12:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 12:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Kings 12:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Kings 12:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Kings 12:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 12:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes