1
Rechav`am went to Shekhem; for all Yisra'el were come to Shekhem to make him king.
2
It happened, when Yarov`am the son of Nevat heard of it, (for he was in Mitzrayim, where he had fled from the presence of king Shlomo,) that Yarov`am returned out of Mitzrayim.
3
They sent and called him; and Yarov`am and all Yisra'el came, and they spoke to Rechav`am, saying,
4
Your father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make you the grievous service of your father, and his heavy yoke which he put on us, lighter, and we will serve you.
5
He said to them, Come again to me after three days. The people departed.