2 Chronicles 10:10 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | KJV

And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins.

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

The narrative from the book of Kings is repeated with only slight verbal differences.

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Spoke to him. —Hebrew, with him; this is probably a mistaken repetition. Kings has “to him,” as does the Septuagint; but …

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:10).

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Moderate counsels are wisest and best. Gentleness will do what violence will not do. Most people like to be addressed mildly. Good words cost only …