So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king had ordered saying, “Return to me on the third day.”
Whereas my father placed a heavy yoke on you, I will add to your yoke. My father chastened you with whips, but I will scourge you with scorpions.’ ”
Then the king answered them harshly. King Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders.
He responded, “Return again to me in three days.” So the people left.