He said to them, “Come back the day after tomorrow.” So the people left.
He said to them, “Leave and come back the day after tomorrow.” So the people left.
“Your father made us carry a heavy burden. Reduce the hard work and lighten the heavy burden he put on us, and we will serve you.”
King Rehoboam sought advice from the older leaders who had served his father Solomon while he was still alive. He asked, “What do you advise? How should I respond to these people?”
When you have the good thing with you, do not tell your neighbor, “Go away! Come back tomorrow. I’ll give you something then.”