2 Chronicles 10:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he asked them, 'What advice do you give me so that I can answer these people who have said to me, Make the heavy burden that your father placed on us a little lighter?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is showing us King Rehoboam asking his advisors how he should respond to the people's request to reduce the harsh treatment they received under his father Solomon.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is set in the time after King Solomon's death, when his son Rehoboam was about to ascend to the throne of Israel. The people, exhausted from the heavy labor and taxes imposed by Solomon, approached Rehoboam requesting relief from these burdens. Rehoboam then consulted his advisors to formulate a response to their plea.

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