So Jeroboam and all the people came back to Rehoboam two days later, as the king had instructed them.
If my father put a heavy burden on you, I will add to it. If my father punished you with whips, I will punish you with scorpions.’ ”
The king answered them harshly. He ignored the older leaders’ advice.
He said to them, “Come back the day after tomorrow.” So the people left.