1 Kings 12:3-5

Jubilee Bible 2000

³ that they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came and spoke unto Rehoboam, saying,

⁴ Thy father made our yoke grievous; now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.

⁵ And he said unto them, Depart, and in three days come again to me. And the people departed.