2 Chronicles 10:9

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 10:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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?
2 Chronicles 10:9 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9And 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?

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The narrative of Kings (marginal reference) is repeated with only slight verbal differences. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 2 Chronicles 10". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/2-chronicles-10.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“What advice: Ch2 10:6; Sa2 17:5, Sa2 17:6; Kg1 22:6-8 Ease: Ch2 10:4 2 Chronicles 10:10”
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