So Yarov`am and all the people came to Rechav`am the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come to me again the third day.
Now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I [will chastise you] with scorpions.
The king answered them roughly; and king Rechav`am forsook the counsel of the old men,
He said to them, Come again to me after three days. The people departed.