1 Kings 12:4 Meaning and Commentary
“Your father made our yoke heavy: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us lighter, and we will serve …
“Your father made our yoke heavy: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us lighter, and we will serve …
“And there men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.”– Hebrews 7:8 (KJV) “While we have people who receive tithes, …
“And they sent and called him unto Jeroboam; and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,”– 1 Kings 12:3 (KJV) “They sent for Jeroboam, and all …
“And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.”– Hebrews 7:7 (KJV) “And without question, the person who has the power to give a blessing is greater than …
“But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.”– Hebrews 7:6 (KJV) “But Melchizedek, who was not a descendant …
“And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard of it, he returned out of Egypt.”– 1 Kings 12:2 (KJV) “When Jeroboam …
“And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, …
“And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.”– 1 Kings 12:1 (KJV) “Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there …
“Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.”– Hebrews 7:4 (KJV) “Consider then how great he was: Even Abraham …
“And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.”– 1 Kings 11:43 (KJV) “So Solomon …