1 Kings 12:3

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

and they sent and called him), that Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,

1 Kings 12:3 — American Standard Version

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Context — 1 Kings 12

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1And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.

2And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard of it (for he was yet in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt,

3and they sent and called him), that Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,

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.

5And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.

6And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men, that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye me to return answer to this people?

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