2 Chronicles 10:11 · KJV
"For whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions."
King James Version
What does 2 Chronicles 10:11 mean? →Passage Context
9And he said unto them, What advice give ye that we may return answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that thy father did put upon us?
10And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins.
11For whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
12So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come again to me on the third day.
13And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,
Reflection Questions
1
How do you handle authority and leadership?
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What does it mean for you to bear burdens?
3
When have you felt overwhelmed by responsibilities?
Life Application
authority
Reflect on how you can lead with empathy and understanding.
burden
Consider ways to lighten the load for those around you.
People in This Verse
RehoboamOT
Rehoboam was the son of King Solomon and the first king of the southern kingdom of Judah after the division of Israel. His reign is marked by poor decisions and a failure to unite the tribes.
First appearance: 1 Kings 11:43
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