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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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The Folly of Harsh Leadership
Rehoboam's threat to intensify his father's 'heavy yoke' with 'scorpions' (a severe type of whip) illustrates a key lesson. One commentator highlights that harshness, pride, and passion lead to ruin. In contrast, 'moderate counsels are wisest and best,' and gentleness can accomplish what violence cannot. This serves as a timeless warning against arrogant and oppressive leadership.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The narrative from the book of Kings is repeated with only slight verbal differences.
19th Century
Anglican
For whereas ... —Literally, And now, my father ... and I, I will add to your yoke.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:11).
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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 …
