1Sa 2:23-25, 2Sa 15:1-6, 1Ch 22:11-13, 28:9, 20, Pro 10:1, 13:1, 18 | ESV | STEP | And he said to them, Why do you do such things ? For I hear of your evil dealings from all these people .

1 Samuel 2:23-25

23 And he said to them, “Why do you do such things? For I hear of your evil dealings from all these people. 24 No, my sons; it is no good report that I hear the people of the Lord spreading abroad. 25 If someone sins against a man, God will mediate for him, but if someone sins against the Lord, who can intercede for him?” But they would not listen to the voice of their father, ^afor it was the will of the Lord to put them to death.

2 Samuel 15:1-6

Absalom’s Conspiracy

1 After this Absalom ^bgot himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him. 2 And Absalom used to rise early and stand beside ^cthe way of the gate. And when any man had a dispute to come before the king for judgment, Absalom would call to him and say, “From what city are you?” And when he said, “Your servant is of such and such a tribe in Israel,” 3 Absalom would say to him, “See, your claims are good and right, but there is no man designated by the king to hear you.” 4 Then Absalom would say, ^d“Oh that I were judge in the land! Then every man with a dispute or cause might come to me, and I would give him justice.” 5 And whenever a man came near to pay homage to him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him. 6 Thus Absalom did to all of Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

1 Chronicles 22:11-13

11 “Now, my son, ^ethe Lord be with you, so that you may succeed in building the house of the Lord your God, as he has spoken concerning you. 12 ^fOnly, may the Lord grant you discretion and understanding, that when he gives you charge over Israel you may keep the law of the Lord your God. 13 ^gThen you will prosper if you are careful to observe the statutes and the rules that the Lord commanded Moses for Israel. ^hBe strong and courageous. Fear not; do not be dismayed.

1 Chronicles 28:9

David’s Charge to Solomon

9 “And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a ⁱwhole heart and with a willing mind, ^jfor the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. ^kIf you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.

1 Chronicles 28:20

20 Then David said to Solomon his son, ^l“Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.

Proverbs 10:1

The Proverbs of Solomon

1 ^mThe proverbs of Solomon.

ⁿA wise son makes a glad father,
^obut a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.

Proverbs 13:1

1 A wise son hears his father’s instruction,
but ^pa scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 13:18

18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who ^qignores instruction,
^rbut whoever ^sheeds reproof is honored.