1 Kings 12:11-13

English Standard Version

¹¹ And now, whereas ^(A)my father laid on you a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke. My father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with scorpions.’”

¹² So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king said, ^(B)“Come to me again the third day.” ¹³ And the king answered the people harshly, and forsaking the counsel that the old men had given him,