Three days later, Jeroboam and all the people came back as Rehoboam had said.
Rehoboam answered, “Come back to me in three days, and I will answer you.” So the people left.
My father forced you to work hard, but I will make you work much harder! My father punished you with whips, but I will punish you with whips that have sharp metal tips.’”
King Rehoboam did not listen to the advice from the older men, and he was rude to the people.