1 Kings 12:4
“Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Thy father made our yoke grievous,.... Laid heavy taxes upon them, for the finishing of his buildings, for the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The complaint was probably twofold. The Israelites no doubt complained in part of the heavy weight of taxation laid upon…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The grievous service - and - heavy yoke - They seem here to complain of two things - excessively laborious service, and…
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
make thou the grievous service … lighter Josephus says they naturally expected to gain their request, and especially as…
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