That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,(1 Kings 12:3)

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.(1 Kings 12:4)

And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.(1 Kings 12:5)

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?

And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.(1 Kings 12:7)

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)

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?(1 Kings 12:9)

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1 Kings 12:6 - Cross Reference

Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do. (2 Samuel 16:20)

Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off. (Proverbs 27:10)

I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. (Job 32:7)

Then spake Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the proud men, saying unto Jeremiah, Thou speakest falsely: the LORD our God hath not sent thee to say, Go not into Egypt to sojourn there: (Jeremiah 43:2)

With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding. (Job 12:12)

And said unto Jeremiah the prophet, Let, we beseech thee, our supplication be accepted before thee, and pray for us unto the LORD thy God, even for all this remnant; (for we are left but a few of many, as thine eyes do behold us:) (Jeremiah 42:2)

Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith. (2 Samuel 17:5)

And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest, (1 Kings 4:2)