2 Chronicles 10:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 10:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 10:10 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unt..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 10:10 — KJV
“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.”
— 2 Chronicles 10:10 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 10:10 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 10:10
“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 2 Chronicles 10:10: young, men, spake
“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 2 Chronicles 10:10: young, men, spake
“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 2 Chronicles 10:10: young, men, saying
“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?”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 10:10: saying, answer, people
“Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; I made a covenant with your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondmen, saying,”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 10:10: men, brought, saying
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