1 Kings
King James Version (KJV)
1 Kings 12:5
“And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.”
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1 Kings 12:5 Context
2And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard of it, (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;) 3That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying, 4Thy 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. 5And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed. 6And 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? 7And 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. 8But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him:
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Translation Details for 1 Kings 12:5
And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
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Bible Commentary for 1 Kings 12:5
Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 12:5
12:3 They sent - When the people sent him word of Solomon's death,they also sent a summons for him to come to Shechem. That the presenceand countenance of a man of so great interest and reputation, might laythe greater obligation upon Rehoboam to grant them ease and relief.
12:4 Grievous - By heavy taxes and impositions, not only for the templeand his magnificent buildings, but for the expenses of his numerous court,and of so many wives and concubines. And Solomon having so grosslyforsaken God, it is no wonder if he oppressed the people.
12:7 This day - By complying with their desires, and condescending tothem for a season, till thou art better established in thy throne. Theyuse this expression, fore - seeing that some would dissuade him from thiscourse, as below the majesty of a prince. And answer - Thy service is nothard, it is only a few good words, which it is as easy to give as bad ones.
And hee said vnto them, Depart yet for three daies, then come againe to me. And the people departed.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Then he said to them, "Depart for three days, then return to me. So the people departed."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And he said to them, Go away for three days and then come back to me again. So the people went away.
- Basic English Bible
And he said to them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
- Darby Bible
And he said to them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
- Webster's Bible
He said to them, "Depart for three days, then come back to me." The people departed.
- World English Bible
And he saith unto them, `Go -- yet three days, and come back unto me;' and the people go.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And he said unto them: 'Depart yet for three days, then come again to me.' And the people departed.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible