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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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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

Made ... grievous ... ease thou. —Made hard ... lighten.

Now therefore.And now.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:4).

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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