1 Kings 12:10
“And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou speak unto this people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And now, whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke,.... Which was putting words into his mouth, owning the charge…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
My little finger ... - i. e., “You shall find my hand heavier on you than my father’s - as much heavier as if my little…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And the young men that were grown up with him - It was a custom in different countries to educate with the heir to the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 12:1-15
Solomon had 1000 wives and concubines, yet we read but of one son he had to bear up his name, and he a fool. It is said…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
my littlefinger shall be(R.V. is) thicker than my father's loins The italics of A.V. shew that the word -finger" is…
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