KJV ORIGINAL
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?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said to them, 'What advice do you give me so we can respond to these people who have asked me to make the heavy burden that my father placed on them lighter?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Rehoboam is asking his advisors for counsel on how to respond to the people's request to reduce the harsh treatment they received under his father Solomon's rule.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Solomon's death when his son Rehoboam becomes king. The people of Israel had grown weary of the heavy taxes and forced labor that Solomon had imposed to fund his building projects, including the temple and his palace. Representatives from the northern tribes came to Rehoboam asking for relief from these burdens.
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