2 Chronicles 10:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

“Your father Solomon forced us to work very hard. But if you make our work easier, we will serve you and do whatever you ask.”

Cross References

1 Kings 12:4

“Your father Solomon forced us to work very hard. But if you make our work easier, we will serve you and do whatever you ask.”

1 John 5:3

We show our love for God by obeying his commandments, and they are not hard to follow.

Matthew 23:4

They pile heavy burdens on people's shoulders and won't lift a finger to help.

Isaiah 47:6

I was angry with my people. So I let you take their land and bring disgrace on them. You showed them no mercy, but were especially cruel to those who were old.

1 Kings 5:15

He also had 80,000 workers to cut stone in the hill country of Israel, 70,000 workers to carry the stones,

1 Kings 4:25

Everyone living in Israel, from the town of Dan in the north to Beersheba in the south, was safe as long as Solomon lived. Each family sat undisturbed beneath its own grape vines and fig trees.

1 Kings 4:20

There were so many people living in Judah and Israel while Solomon was king that they seemed like grains of sand on a beach. Everyone had enough to eat and drink, and they were happy.

Exodus 2:23

After the death of the king of Egypt, the Israelites still complained because they were forced to be slaves. They cried out for help,

1 Kings 5:13

Solomon ordered 30,000 people from all over Israel to cut logs for the temple,

2 Chronicles 10:3

The people from the northern tribes of Israel sent for him. Then together they went to Rehoboam and said,

2 Chronicles 10:5

Rehoboam replied, “Come back in three days for my answer.” So the people left.