2 Chronicles 10:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 10:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 10:11 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 10:11 — KJV
“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”
— 2 Chronicles 10:11 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 10:11 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 10:11
“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.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 10:11: whereas, father, heavy
“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 10:11: father, heavy, yoke
“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 10:11: father, heavy, yoke
“Did I then begin to enquire of God for him? be it far from me: let not the king impute any thing unto his servant, nor to all the house of my father: for thy servant knew nothing of all this, less or more. less...: Heb. little or great”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 10:11: father, put, more
“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 2 Chronicles 10:11: father, put, heavy
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