1 Kings 12:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 12:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 12:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said unto them, What counsel give ye that we may answer this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 12:9 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
1 Kings 12:9 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 12:9
“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?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:9: give, may, answer
“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 12:9: answer, people, saying
“And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye me to return answer to this people?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:9: counsel, give, answer
“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 12:9: make, yoke, father
“Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:9: counsel, give, may
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