1 Kings 12:4
Your father Solomon treated us harshly and placed heavy burdens on us. If you make these burdens lighter and make life easier for us, we will be your loyal subjects.
1 Samuel 8:11-18
Samuel said: These are the rights of a king: He will draft your sons and make them serve on his chariots and horses, and make them run ahead of his chariots.
1 Kings 4:7
Solomon appointed twelve men as district governors in Israel. They provided food from their districts for the king and his household, each man being responsible for one month out of the year.
1 Kings 9:15
King Solomon used forced labor to build the Temple and the palace, to fill in land on the east side of the city, and to build the city wall. He also used it to rebuild the cities of Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.
1 Kings 4:20-25
The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the grains of sand on the seashore. They ate and drank and were very happy.
1 Kings 9:22-23
Solomon did not make slaves of Israelites. They served as his soldiers, officers, commanders, chariot captains, and cavalry.
2 Chronicles 10:4-5
Your father made us carry a heavy burden. Reduce the hard work and lighten the heavy burden he put on us. We will serve you.
Matthew 11:29-30
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life,
Matthew 23:4
They chain heavy burdens on your shoulders. Yet they are unwilling to lift even a finger to carry these same burdens.
1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.