The king, his officials, and the entire assembly in Jerusalem decided to observe the Passover in the second month.

he consulted with his advisers and military officers about stopping up the springs outside the city, and they supported him.

But Rehoboam rejected their advice and consulted the young advisers who served him, with whom he had grown up.

He met with the people and appointed musicians to play before the Lord and praise his majestic splendor. As they marched ahead of the warriors they said: “Give thanks to the Lord, for his loyal love endures.”

After King Amaziah of Judah consulted with his advisers, he sent this message to the king of Israel, Joash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, “Come, face me on the battlefield.”

King Rehoboam consulted with the older advisers who had served his father Solomon when he had been alive. He asked them, “How do you advise me to answer these people?”