New International Version. he followed the advice of the young men and said, “My father made your yoke heavy; I will make it even heavier.

14 King Rehoboam spoke to them according to the counsel of the young men, saying, “My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to it.

He spoke to them as the young men had advised: “My father laid a heavy yoke on you; I will make it heavier. My father beat you with whips; I will use scorpions.

Three days later Jeroboam and the people showed up, just as Rehoboam had directed when he said, “Give me three days to think it over; then come back.

No man can bequeath his prosperity to his heirs any more than his wisdom; though our children will generally be affected by our conduct, whether good or bad.

he followed the advice of the young men and said, “My father made your yoke heavy; I will make it even heavier. My father scourged you with whips; ...

2 Chronicles 10:14 he followed the advice of the young men and said, “My father made your yoke heavy; I will make it even heavier.

"We haven't built this house, God, for You to live in. We've just built this house that we might offer unto Thee sacrifices here. Let Your eye always be on this ...

This verse calls us to reject the temptations of pride and power and instead to lead with humility, seeking to serve others as Jesus did.

The overarching theme of this verse is the importance of wise and humble leadership, as well as the far-reaching consequences of pride and arrogance. It ...