Rehoboam had told the people, “Come back to me in three days.” So after three days Jeroboam and all the people returned to Rehoboam.
He forced you to work hard, but I will make you work even harder. My father beat you with whips, but I will beat you with whips that have sharp points.’ ”
King Rehoboam spoke cruel words to them, because he had rejected the advice of the elders.
Rehoboam answered, “Come back to me in three days.” So the people left.