1 Kings 12:5
King James Version
Translation: KJV
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
7And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.Select 1 Kings 12:7
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WEB
12:5 He said to them, “Depart for three days, then come back to me.” The people departed.
ASV
12:5 And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
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