So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come to me again the third day.
And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will 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 forsook the counsel of the old men,
And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. And the people departed.