1 Kings 12:11
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day,.... Jeroboam came to him at the head of the people, being…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Scorpions - By this word some understand whips having leaden balls at the ends of their lashes with hooks projecting…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Chastise you with scorpions - Should you rebel, or become disaffected, my father's whip shall be a scorpion in my hand.…
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
with whips We have no record of such an act on the part of Solomon, and it may be the phrase is only metaphorical, to…
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