2 Chronicles 10:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 10:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 10:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said unto them, What advice give ye that we may return answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ea..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 10:9 — KJV
“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?”
— 2 Chronicles 10:9 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 10:9 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 10:9
“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 10:9: give, may, answer
“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 2 Chronicles 10:9: give, return, answer
“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 2 Chronicles 10:9: ease, somewhat, 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 10:9: advice, answer, saying
“And all the people answered together, and said, All that the LORD hath spoken we will do. And Moses returned the words of the people unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 10:9: return, answer, people
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