2 Chronicles 10:14
2 Chronicles 10:14 in Multiple Translations
and spoke to them as the young men had advised, saying, “Whereas my father made your yoke heavy, I will add to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.”
And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
and spake to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
But gave them the answer put forward by the young men, saying, My father made your yoke hard, but I will make it harder; my father gave you punishment with whips, but I will give it with snakes.
he replied using the advice of the young men. He said, “My father placed a heavy burden on you, and I will make it even heavier. My father punished you with whips; I will punish you with scorpions.”
And spake to them after ye counsell of the yong men, saying, My father made your yoke grieuous, but I wil incease it: my father chastised you with rods, but I will correct you with scourges.
and speaketh unto them according to the counsel of the lads, saying, 'My father made your yoke heavy, and I — I add unto it; my father chastised you with whips, and I — with scorpions.'
and spoke to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, “My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to it. My father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.”
And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to it; my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
And he spoke according to the advice of the young men: My father laid upon you a heavy yoke, which I will make heavier: my father beat you with scourges, but I will beat you with scorpions.
He told them what the younger men had advised. He said, “My father put heavy burdens of work and taxes on you, but I will put heavier burdens on you. It was as though he beat you with whips, but I will beat you with whips that have pieces of metal in them!”
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Context — Rebellion against Rehoboam
14and spoke to them as the young men had advised, saying, “Whereas my father made your yoke heavy, I will add to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.”
15So the king did not listen to the people, and indeed this turn of events was from God, in order that the LORD might fulfill the word that He had spoken through Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam son of Nebat. 16When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So all the Israelites went home,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 17:14 | To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out. |
| 2 | Proverbs 12:5 | The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit. |
| 3 | Ecclesiastes 10:16 | Woe to you, O land whose king is a youth, and whose princes feast in the morning. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 10:10–11 | The young men who had grown up with him replied, “This is how you should answer these people who said to you, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you should make it lighter.’ This is what you should tell them: ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist! Whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.’” |
| 5 | Ecclesiastes 7:8 | The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 22:4–5 | And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as the house of Ahab had done, for to his destruction they were his counselors after the death of his father. Ahaziah also followed their counsel and went with Joram son of Ahab king of Israel to fight against Hazael king of Aram at Ramoth-gilead. But the Arameans wounded Joram; |
| 7 | James 3:14–2 | — |
| 8 | Ecclesiastes 2:19 | And who knows whether that man will be wise or foolish? Yet he will take over all the labor at which I have worked skillfully under the sun. This too is futile. |
| 9 | Daniel 6:7 | All the royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers, and governors have agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce a decree that for thirty days anyone who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions. |
2 Chronicles 10:14 Summary
[This verse shows how Rehoboam, the king of Israel, made a big mistake by listening to the wrong advice and speaking harshly to the people, which ultimately led to the division of the kingdom. He told the people that he would make their lives even harder than his father had, which was not what they wanted to hear. This reminds us of the importance of seeking wise counsel and being compassionate towards others, as seen in Proverbs 15:1 and Matthew 11:28-30. By following Rehoboam's example, we can learn what not to do and instead strive to be kind and understanding leaders in our own lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What led Rehoboam to speak so harshly to the people?
Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders and instead followed the counsel of the young men, as seen in 2 Chronicles 10:13, which led him to speak harshly to the people in 2 Chronicles 10:14.
What does the phrase 'add to your yoke' mean in this context?
The phrase 'add to your yoke' means to increase the burden or hardship that the people were already experiencing, much like the Israelites' slavery in Egypt, as described in Exodus 1:14.
What is the significance of the scorpions mentioned in this verse?
The scorpions mentioned in 2 Chronicles 10:14 symbolize a more severe form of punishment, emphasizing Rehoboam's intention to rule with greater harshness than his father, as also seen in the prophecies of Deuteronomy 28:49-50.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the division of the kingdom of Israel, which was foretold by the prophet Ahijah in 1 Kings 11:29-39, and ultimately points to the need for a righteous king, as prophesied in Isaiah 9:6-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be 'adding to the yoke' of others, and how can I instead be a source of relief and comfort?
- How can I balance the need for authority and leadership with the need for compassion and empathy, as seen in Rehoboam's failure to do so?
- What are some ways that I can 'scourge' others with my words or actions, and how can I instead use my words to uplift and encourage?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of Rehoboam's mistake to my own relationships and interactions with others, and seek to follow the example of wise and compassionate leaders like David, as seen in 1 Samuel 30:23-25?
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