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Men from Manasseh also deserted to David when he came with the Philistines to battle against Saul. However, he did not help the Philistines, for their lords took counsel and sent him home, saying, "At the cost of our heads he will desert to his master Saul." (1 Chronicles 12, 20)
After David had taken counsel with his commanders of thousands and of hundreds, that is to say, with every one of his leaders, (1 Chronicles 13, 1)
He added: "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, for having given King David a wise son of intelligence and understanding, who will build a house for the LORD and also a house for his royal estate. (2 Chronicles 2, 11)
He was also following their counsel when he accompanied Jehoram, son of Ahab, king of Israel, to battle against Hazael, king of Aram, at Ramoth-gilead. There Jehoram was wounded by the Arameans. (2 Chronicles 22, 5)
While he was still speaking, however, the king said to him: "Have you been made the king's counselor? Be silent! Why should it be necessary to kill you?" Therefore the prophet desisted. "I know, however," he said, "that God has let you take counsel to your own destruction, because you have done this thing and have refused to hear my counsel." (2 Chronicles 25, 16)
Having taken counsel, King Amaziah of Judah sent messengers to Joash, son of Jehoahaz, son of Jehu, the king of Israel, saying, "Come, let us meet each other face to face." (2 Chronicles 25, 17)
he decided in counsel with his princes and warriors to stop the waters of the springs outside the city. When they had pledged him their support, (2 Chronicles 32, 3)
Therefore I sent Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, wise leaders, (Ezra 8, 16)
"Seek counsel from every wise man, and do not think lightly of any advice that can be useful. (Tobit 4, 18)
At all times bless the Lord God, and ask him to make all your paths straight and to grant success to all your endeavors and plans. For no pagan nation possesses good counsel, but the Lord himself gives all good things. If the Lord chooses, he raises a man up; but if he should decide otherwise, he casts him down to the deepest recesses of the nether world. So now, my son, keep in mind my commandments, and never let them be erased from your heart. (Tobit 4, 19)
They marveled at her beauty, regarding the Israelites with wonder because of her, and they said to one another, "Who can despise this people that has such women among them? It is not wise to leave one man of them alive, for if any were to be spared they could beguile the whole world." (Judith 10, 19)
He conferred with the wise men versed in the law, because the king's business was conducted in general consultation with lawyers and jurists. (Esther 1, 13)
