Then Jeroboam, and the entire people, went to Rehoboam on the third day, just as he had instructed them.
My father imposed a heavy yoke upon you, and I will place more weight upon it. My father cut you with whips; truly, I will beat you with scorpions.' "
And the king responded harshly, abandoning the counsel of the elders.
But he said, "Return to me after three days." And when the people had gone away,