And Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day as the king commanded, saying, Come again to me on the third day.
And now my father put a heavy yoke on you, and I will surely add 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 departed from the advice of the old men,
And he said to them, Come again to me after three days. And the people departed.