Three days later Jeroboam and all the people returned to hear Rehoboam’s decision, just as the king had ordered.
Yes, my father laid heavy burdens on you, but I’m going to make them even heavier! My father beat you with whips, but I will beat you with scorpions!’”
But Rehoboam spoke harshly to the people, for he rejected the advice of the older counselors
Rehoboam replied, “Give me three days to think this over. Then come back for my answer.” So the people went away.