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.”
He responded, “Return again to me in three days.” So the people left.
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.