1 Kings 12:4-6

21st Century King James Version

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.”

⁵ 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 who stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, “How do ye advise that I may answer this people?”