1 Kings 12:5-7

Contemporary English Version

⁵ “Give me three days to think about it,” Rehoboam replied, “then come back for my answer.” So the people left.

⁶ Rehoboam went to some leaders who had been his father's senior officials, and he asked them, “What should I tell these people?”

⁷ They answered, “If you want them to serve and obey you, then you should do what they ask today. Tell them you will make their work easier.”