2 Chronicles 10:11
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.
Context
This verse from 2 Chronicles Chapter 10 connects to 10 cross-references. Rehoboam goes to Shechem to be made king; the people, led by Jeroboam, request relief from Solomon's heavy burdens. Rehoboam consults his father's advisors who recommend moderation, then the young men who recommend severity; he follows the young men. Israel …
Other Translations
And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
and now, my father laid on you a heavy yoke, and I--I add unto your yoke; my father chastised you with whips, and I--with scorpions.'
If my father put a hard yoke on you, I will make it harder: my father gave you punishment with whips, but I will give you blows with snakes.
Cross References
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