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1 Kings 12:11

King James Version (KJV)

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And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

1 Kings 12:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 12:11

Theological / Devotional

Scorpions. Thought to be a figure of speech representing whips armed with sharp hooks or points, the stings of which were unusually severe.

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