1 Kings 12:4-6
1599 Geneva Bible
4 Thy father made our (A)yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous servitude of thy father, and his sore yoke which he put upon us, [a]lighter, and we will serve thee.
5 And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
6 And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that [b]had stood before Solomon his father, while he yet lived, and said, What counsel give ye, that I may make an answer to this people?
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- 1 Kings 12:4 Oppress us not with so great charges, which we are not able to sustain.
- 1 Kings 12:6 Or, had been of his ancient counselors.
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