Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Chronicles 10:11

"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." — 2 Chronicles 10:11 (ASV)

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

Whips ... scorpions. — The whips ... the scorpions.

I will chastise you. —These words are found in the Book of Kings, both here and in 2 Chronicles 10:14.