1 Kings 12:4
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 12
“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.”1 Kings 12:4
What Does 1 Kings 12:4 Mean?
1 Kings 12:4 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 12, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 12:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”1 Kings 4:7“And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.”Matthew 11:29“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”1 Kings 4:20“Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry.”2 Chronicles 10:4“Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore ease thou somewhat the grievous servitude of thy father, and his heavy yoke that he put upon us, and we will serve thee.”Matthew 23:4“For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.”1 Kings 9:15“And this is the reason of the levy which king Solomon raised; for to build the house of the LORD, and his own house, and Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.”1 Kings 9:22“But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no bondmen: but they were men of war, and his servants, and his princes, and his captains, and rulers of his chariots, and his horsemen.”1 John 5:3“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.”
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