1 Kings 12:5-7

BRG Bible

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, 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.