1 Kings 12:10
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 12
“And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou speak unto this people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins.”1 Kings 12:10
What Does 1 Kings 12:10 Mean?
1 Kings 12:10 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 12, verse 10 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 12:10 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 13:20“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.”1 Kings 12:14“And spake to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add to your yoke: my father also chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.”2 Chronicles 10:10“And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins.”Proverbs 28:16“The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.”1 Samuel 8:11“And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some shall run before his chariots.”2 Samuel 17:7“And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given is not good at this time.”Proverbs 10:14“Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.”Proverbs 13:10“Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.”Proverbs 18:6“A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.”Proverbs 28:25“He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.”Proverbs 29:23“A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.”Ecclesiastes 4:16“There is no end of all the people, even of all that have been before them: they also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and vexation of spirit.”Isaiah 47:6“I was wroth with my people, I have polluted mine inheritance, and given them into thine hand: thou didst shew them no mercy; upon the ancient hast thou very heavily laid thy yoke.”
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