Jeroboam and all the people reported to Rehoboam on the third day, just as the king had ordered when he said, “Return to me on the third day.”
My father imposed heavy demands on you; I will make them even heavier. My father punished you with ordinary whips; I will punish you with whips that really sting your flesh.’”
The king responded to the people harshly. He rejected the advice of the older men
He said to them, “Go away for three days, then return to me.” So the people went away.