Question 18
Solomon and the Divided KingdomMy father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions. This means, the speaker would
- A.torment the people with scorpions.
- B.sell them into slavery.
- C.punish the people severely.
- D.add to the people's burden.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (punish the people severely.)
Explanation
Rehoboam threatened far harsher punishment than Solomon's (1 Kings 12:14).