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And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I [will chastise you] with scorpions.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For whereas ... —Literally, And now, my father ... and I, I will add to your yoke.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:11).

Matthew Henry

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 …

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