1 Kings 12:9
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 12
“And he said unto them, What counsel give ye that we may answer this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke which thy father did put upon us lighter?”1 Kings 12:9
What Does 1 Kings 12:9 Mean?
1 Kings 12:9 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 12, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 4 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (4)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 12:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Samuel 17:5“Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.”1 Kings 22:6“Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king.”2 Chronicles 10:9“And he said unto them, What advice give ye that we may return answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that thy father did put upon us?”2 Chronicles 18:5“Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the king’s hand.”
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