1 Kings 12:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 12:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 12:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 12:4 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
1 Kings 12:4 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 12:4
“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.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:4: father, made, yoke
“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.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:4: father, made, yoke
“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.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:4: father, made, yoke
“Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:4: father, now, therefore
“Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:4: father, yoke, now
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