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1 Kings 12:5

3 That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,

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.

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

6 And 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?

7 And 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.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Rehoboam answered, “Go away for three days and then return to me.” So the people departed.
KJV
And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
WEB
He said to them, “Depart for three days, then come back to me.” So the people departed.
ASV
And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
DARBY
And he said to them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
BLB
And he said to them, “Depart yet [for] three days, and come back to me.” And the people departed.
ÅB
Han svarte dem: Gå bort og vent i tre dager og kom så hit til meg igjen! Så gikk folket bort.
OTB
Da sa han til dem, "Gå bort i tre dager, og kom så tilbake til meg." Så folket dro bort.
B1930
Han svarte dem: Gå bort og vent i tre dager og kom så hit til mig igjen! Så gikk folket bort.

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  • 1 Kings 12:12

    So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king had appointed, saying, Come to me again the third day.

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