1 Kings 12:4
King James Version
Translation: KJV
2And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard of it, (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;)Select 1 Kings 12:2
3That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,Select 1 Kings 12:3
4Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.Select 1 Kings 12:4
5And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.Select 1 Kings 12:5
6And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?Select 1 Kings 12:6
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WEB
12:4 “Your father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make you the grievous service of your father, and his heavy yoke which he put on us, lighter, and we will serve you.”
ASV
12:4 Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.
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