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Barbara Hayes

And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the LORD unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense.

Feb 1

Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. They hearkened therefore to the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the word of the LORD.

Feb 1

Barbara Hayes

highlighted 1 Kings 12:23 KJV

Speak unto Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and unto all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the remnant of the people, saying,

Feb 1

Barbara Hayes

highlighted 1 Kings 12:18 KJV

Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.

Feb 1

Barbara Hayes

highlighted 1 Kings 12:16 KJV

So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.

Feb 1

Barbara Hayes

highlighted 1 Kings 12:11 KJV

And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

Feb 1

Barbara Hayes

highlighted 1 Kings 12:9 KJV

And he said unto them, What counsel give ye that we may answer this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke which thy father did put upon us lighter?

Feb 1

Barbara Hayes

highlighted 1 Kings 12:8 KJV

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:

Feb 1

Barbara Hayes

highlighted 1 Kings 12:6 KJV

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?

Feb 1

Barbara Hayes

highlighted 1 Kings 12:5 KJV

And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.

Feb 1

Barbara Hayes

highlighted 1 Kings 12:4 KJV

Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.

Feb 1