2 Chronicles 10:10

King James Version (KJV)

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.

Adam Clarke
Bible Commentary

My little finger shall be thicker - "My weakness shall be stronger than the might of my father." - Targum.

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Albert Barnes
Notes on the Whole Bible

Verses 1-11

The narrative of Kings (marginal reference) is repeated with only slight verbal differences.

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Ellen G. White
Prophets and Kings, 87-91

“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. PK 87.1

Soon after his accession to the throne, Rehoboam went to Shechem, where he expected to receive formal recognition from all the tribes. “To Shechem were all Israel come to make him king.” 2 Chronicles 10:1. PK 87.2

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Cross References

Thus shalt

My little finger

The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah (3)

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