So Jerobo´am and all the people came to Rehobo´am the third day, as the king had appointed, saying, Come to me again the third day.
And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men's counsel that they gave him;
And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.