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

Made ... grievous ... ease thou. —Made hard ... lighten.
Now therefore. — And now.

(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:4).

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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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes