1 Kings 12:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 12:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 12:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 12:11 — KJV
“And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.”
— 1 Kings 12:11 (KJV)
1 Kings 12:11 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 12:11
“For whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions. my father put: Heb. my father laded”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:11: whereas, father, lade
“And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:11: father, heavy, yoke
“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.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:11: father, heavy, yoke
“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.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:11: now, father, heavy
“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.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:11: now, father, heavy
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