1 Kings 12:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“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 12:3

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

1 Kings 4:7

Solomon chose twelve regional officers, who took turns bringing food for him and his household. Each officer provided food from his region for one month of the year.

1 Kings 9:15

After Solomon's workers had finished the temple and the palace, he ordered them to fill in the land on the east side of Jerusalem, to build a wall around the city, and to rebuild the towns of Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.

Matthew 23:4

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

1 John 5:3

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