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How should we answer these people who say to me, &#8216Lighten the yoke your father put on us&#8217?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> “What is your advice?” he asked them. “How should I answer these people who want me to lighten the burdens imposed by my father?” <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he said to them, “What do you advise that we answer this people who have said to me, ‘Lighten the yoke that your father put on us’?” <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He asked them, “What message do you advise that we send back to these people who have spoken to me, saying, ‘Lighten the yoke your father put on us’?” <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/10.htm">King James Bible</a> 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? <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/10.htm">New King James Version</a> And he said to them, “What advice do you give? How should we answer this people who have spoken to me, saying, ‘Lighten the yoke which your father put on us’?” <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He said to them, “What advice do you give, so that we may answer this people, who have spoken to me, saying, ‘Lighten the yoke which your father put on us’?” <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> So he said to them, &#8220What counsel do you give that we may answer this people, who have spoken to me, saying, &#8216Lighten the yoke which your father put on us&#8217?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So he said to them, “What counsel do you give that we may answer this people, who have spoken to me, saying, ‘Lighten the yoke which your father put on us’?” <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So he said to them, “What counsel do you give that we may respond to this people, who have spoken to me, saying, ‘Lighten the yoke which your father put on us’?” <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He asked them, “What advice do you give to us regarding the answer to these people, who have spoken to me, saying, ‘Lighten the yoke which your father put on us’?” <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He asked them, “What message do you advise we send back to this people who said to me, ‘Lighten the yoke your father put on us’? ” <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He asked them, &#8220What message do you advise we send back to these people who said to me, &#8216Lighten the yoke your father put on us?&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said unto them, What counsel give ye, that we may return answer to this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke that thy father did put upon us lighter? <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He asked, "What do you think I should say to these people who asked me to make their work easier?" <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said unto them, What counsel give ye, that we may return answer to this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke that thy father did put upon us lighter? <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He asked them, "What is your advice? How should we respond to these people who are asking me to lighten the burden my father put on them?" <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> "What do you advise me to do?" he asked. "What shall I say to the people who are asking me to make their burdens lighter?" <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> As a result, he asked them, "What's your advice, so we can give an answer to these people who have asked me, 'Please lighten the burden that your father put on us'?" <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He asked them, ?What message do you advise that we send back to these people who have spoken to me, saying, ?Lighten the yoke your father put on us??? <a href="/net/2_chronicles/10.htm">NET Bible</a> He asked them, "How do you advise me to respond to these people who said to me, 'Lessen the demands your father placed on us'?" <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said to them, "What counsel do you give, that we may return answer to this people, who have spoken to me, saying, 'Make the yoke that your father put on us lighter?'" <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to them, What advice give ye, that we may return answer to this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that thy father put upon us? <a href="/web/2_chronicles/10.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to them, “What counsel do you give, that we may give an answer to these people, who have spoken to me, saying, ‘Make the yoke that your father put on us lighter?’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he says to them, “What are you counseling, and we answer this people that have spoken to me, saying, Make light [some] of the yoke that your father put on us?” <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he saith unto them, 'What are ye counselling, and we answer this people that have spoken unto me, saying, Make light somewhat of the yoke that thy father put upon us?' <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say to them, What counsel ye? and we will turn back word to this people who spake to me, saying, Lighten from the yoke which thy father gave upon us.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to them: What seemeth good to you? or what shall I answer this people, who have said to me: Ease the yoke which thy father laid upon us? <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to them: “How does it seem to you? Or how should I respond to this people, who have said to me, ‘Lift up the yoke that your father imposed upon us?’ ” <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/10.htm">New American Bible</a> He said to them, “What answer do you advise us to give this people, who have told me, ‘Lighten the yoke your father imposed on us’?” <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said to them, “What do you advise that we answer this people who have said to me, ‘Lighten the yoke that your father put on us’?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to them, What advice do you give me that we may return answer to this people who have spoken to me, saying, Lighten the yoke which your father did put upon us, and we will serve you? <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he said to them: “What answer do you advise to return to this people who spoke with me, and they were saying to me: ”Take away from us the oppression with which your father oppressed us and we will work for you?”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he said unto them: 'What counsel give ye, that we may return answer to this people, who have spoken to me, saying: Make the yoke that thy father did put upon us lighter?' <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he said to them, What do ye advise that I should answer this people, who spoke to me, saying, Ease somewhat of the yoke which thy father laid upon us? <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/10-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=2428" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/10.htm">Rebellion Against Rehoboam</a> …8But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. 9<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">He asked</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. ">them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: māh (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">“What</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: dā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">message</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tem (Pro-2mp) -- You (masc. sing.). ">do you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3289.htm" title="3289: nō·w·‘ā·ṣîm (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To advise, counsel. A primitive root; to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve.">advise</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: wə·nā·šîḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf-1cp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">that we send back</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">to these</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">people</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·bə·rū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">have spoken</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">to me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7043.htm" title="7043: hā·qêl (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To be slight, swift or trifling. A primitive root; to be light, literally Or figuratively.">‘Lighten</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5923.htm" title="5923: hā·‘ōl (Art:: N-ms) -- A yoke. Or mowl; from alal; a yoke, literally or figuratively.">the yoke</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">your father</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">put</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lê·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on us’?”</a> 10The young men who had grown up with him replied, “This is how you should answer these people who said to you, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you should make it lighter.’ This is what you should tell them: ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/12-6.htm">1 Kings 12:6-11</a> Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. ... <a href="/proverbs/15-22.htm">Proverbs 15:22</a> Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. <a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Proverbs 11:14</a> For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance. <a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Proverbs 12:15</a> The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. <a href="/proverbs/19-20.htm">Proverbs 19:20</a> Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. <a href="/proverbs/24-6.htm">Proverbs 24:6</a> Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors. <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:13</a> Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take a warning. <a href="/job/12-12.htm">Job 12:12</a> Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life. <a href="/isaiah/5-21.htm">Isaiah 5:21</a> Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. <a href="/jeremiah/23-18.htm">Jeremiah 23:18</a> But which of them has stood in the council of the LORD to see and hear His word? Who has given heed to His word and obeyed it? <a href="/matthew/20-25.htm">Matthew 20:25-28</a> But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave— ... <a href="/mark/10-42.htm">Mark 10:42-45</a> So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all. ... <a href="/luke/22-25.htm">Luke 22:25-27</a> So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors. / But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves. / For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves. <a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a> Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm">1 Corinthians 1:19-20</a> For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” / Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to them, What advice give you that we may return answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that your father did put on us?What advice<a href="/2_chronicles/10-6.htm">2 Chronicles 10:6</a> And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye me to return answer to this people?<a href="/2_samuel/17-5.htm">2 Samuel 17:5,6</a> Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith… <a href="/1_kings/22-6.htm">1 Kings 22:6-8</a> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king… Ease<a href="/2_chronicles/10-4.htm">2 Chronicles 10:4</a> Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore ease thou somewhat the grievous servitude of thy father, and his heavy yoke that he put upon us, and we will serve thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/10-8.htm">Advice</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-6.htm">Advise</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-8.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-17.htm">Counselling</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-4.htm">Ease</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-4.htm">Less</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-4.htm">Lighter</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-8.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-4.htm">Somewhat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-4.htm">Yoke</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/10-13.htm">Advice</a> <a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Advise</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-13.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-20.htm">Counselling</a> <a href="/job/3-18.htm">Ease</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-15.htm">Less</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-10.htm">Lighter</a> <a href="/job/6-29.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-10.htm">Somewhat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-10.htm">Yoke</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 10</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/10-1.htm">The Israelites, assembled at Shechem to crown Rehoboam, </a> 3. <a href="/2_chronicles/10-3.htm">by Jeroboam make a suit of relaxation unto him,</a> 6. <a href="/2_chronicles/10-6.htm">Rehoboam, refusing the old mens' counsel, answers them roughly,</a> 16. <a href="/2_chronicles/10-16.htm">Ten tribes revolting, kill Hadoram, and make Rehoboam flee</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>He asked them Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, is seeking counsel from his advisors. This reflects a common practice among ancient Near Eastern kings who often relied on a council of elders or advisors for decision-making. The act of seeking advice indicates a moment of potential humility or uncertainty in leadership, contrasting with the wisdom of his father, Solomon, who was known for his discernment.“What message do you advise Rehoboam is inquiring about the best course of action in response to the people's request. This highlights the importance of communication and the power of words in leadership. The phrasing suggests a deliberative process, yet it also foreshadows the potential for poor judgment, as the advice he ultimately follows leads to division.that we send back to these people The "people" refers to the Israelites, particularly those from the northern tribes. This moment is pivotal as it addresses the growing discontent among the tribes, which had been simmering under Solomon's heavy taxation and labor demands. The phrase underscores the collective nature of the request and the expectation of a response from the king.who have spoken to me, saying, The people have directly addressed Rehoboam, indicating a formal petition. This reflects the cultural and historical context where subjects could appeal to their king for redress. It also shows the people's desire for a change in policy, emphasizing their agency and the seriousness of their grievances.‘Lighten the yoke your father put on us’?” The "yoke" symbolizes the burdensome policies of Solomon, including forced labor and heavy taxation, which were used to support his extensive building projects and lavish lifestyle. This request for relief is a critical moment that tests Rehoboam's leadership. The imagery of the yoke is significant throughout Scripture, often representing oppression or servitude, and contrasts with Jesus' invitation in <a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29-30</a> to take on His easy yoke. This request for a lighter burden foreshadows the eventual division of the kingdom, as Rehoboam's response will determine the unity or fracture of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/r/rehoboam.htm">Rehoboam</a> The son of Solomon and the king of Israel at this time. He is seeking counsel on how to respond to the people's request for lighter burdens. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_elders.htm">The Elders</a> Older advisors who had served Solomon, Rehoboam's father. They represent wisdom and experience in leadership. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_young_men.htm">The Young Men</a> Rehoboam's contemporaries who grew up with him. They offer a contrasting perspective to the elders. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people of Israel who are requesting relief from the heavy burdens imposed by Solomon. 5. <a href="/topical/s/shechem.htm">Shechem</a> The place where Rehoboam went to be made king, and where this consultation takes place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_wise_counsel.htm">The Importance of Wise Counsel</a> Rehoboam's account underscores the necessity of seeking and heeding wise, experienced counsel, especially in leadership roles. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_ignoring_wisdom.htm">Consequences of Ignoring Wisdom</a> Ignoring the advice of the elders led to the division of the kingdom, illustrating the potential consequences of poor decision-making. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_humility_in_leadership.htm">The Role of Humility in Leadership</a> Rehoboam's failure to humble himself and serve the people resulted in rebellion. True leadership often requires humility and a servant's heart. <a href="/topical/g/generational_perspectives.htm">Generational Perspectives</a> The differing advice from the elders and young men highlights the value of considering multiple generational perspectives in decision-making. <a href="/topical/b/burden_and_rest.htm">Burden and Rest</a> The people's request for a lighter yoke can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual rest and freedom offered by Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 10</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_group_as_a_cult.htm">What defines a group as a cult?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_rehoboam_ignore_elders'_advice.htm">(2 Chronicles 10:6-8) Why would Rehoboam ignore experienced elders' counsel, despite the text indicating he had access to wisdom?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_say_he_brings_a_sword.htm">If Jesus is the Prince of Peace, why does He say, 'I have not come to bring peace, but a sword' (Matthew 10:34)?</a> <a href="/q/israel's_leaders'_genealogies,_reigns.htm">What are the genealogies and reigns of Israel's leaders?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) And he said unto them.--The verse agrees with Kings to the letter. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/10-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>He asked וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say them, אֲלֵהֶ֗ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to “What מָ֚ה (māh) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what message דָּבָ֖ר (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause do you אַתֶּ֣ם (’at·tem) Pronoun - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you advise נֽוֹעָצִ֔ים (nō·w·‘ā·ṣîm) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3289.htm">Strong's 3289: </a> To advise, to deliberate, resolve that we send back וְנָשִׁ֥יב (wə·nā·šîḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again to these הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that people הָעָ֣ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock who אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that have spoken דִּבְּר֤וּ (dib·bə·rū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue to me, אֵלַי֙ (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to saying, לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘Lighten הָקֵל֙ (hā·qêl) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7043.htm">Strong's 7043: </a> To be slight, swift or trifling the yoke הָעֹ֔ל (hā·‘ōl) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5923.htm">Strong's 5923: </a> A yoke your father אָבִ֖יךָ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father put נָתַ֥ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set on us’?” עָלֵֽינוּ׃ (‘ā·lê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/10-9.htm">2 Chronicles 10:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/10-9.htm">2 Chronicles 10:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/10-9.htm">2 Chronicles 10:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/10-9.htm">2 Chronicles 10:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/10-9.htm">2 Chronicles 10:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/10-9.htm">2 Chronicles 10:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/10-9.htm">2 Chronicles 10:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/10-9.htm">2 Chronicles 10:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/10-9.htm">2 Chronicles 10:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/10-9.htm">2 Chronicles 10:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-9.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 10:9 He said to them What counsel give (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 10:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 10:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 10:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 10:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>