2 Chronicles 10:13 kjva — And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,"

— 2 Chronicles 10:13, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Chronicles 10 — Context

10

And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins.

11

For whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

12

So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come again to me on the third day.

13

And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,

14

And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

15

So the king hearkened not unto the people: for the cause was of God, that the Lord might perform his word, which he spake by the hand of Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

16

And when all Israel saw that the king would not hearken unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: and now, David, see to thine own house. So all Israel went to their tents.

2 Chronicles 10:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 10:13 say?
2 Chronicles 10:13 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,”
Where is 2 Chronicles 10:13 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 10:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 10, verse 13.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 10:13.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 10:13 in?
2 Chronicles 10:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 10:13?
2 Chronicles 10:13 reads (KJVA): “And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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