So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king had asked, saying, Come again to me on the third day.
For whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will add more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,
And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. And the people departed.