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2 Chronicles 10:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore ease thou somewhat the grievous servitude of thy father, and his heavy yoke that he put upon us, and we will serve thee.

2 Chronicles 10:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 10:4

Theological / Devotional

Grievous servitude. The people had just reason for complaint, for Solomon’s extensive program of public works had produced a heavy weight of taxation and an unwelcome draft of forced labor (1 Kings 5:13, 14). The request was entirely fair, and both justice and prudence called for the new king’s giving due consideration to the matter now set before him.

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