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And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of Solomon the king,heard it, that Jeroboamreturned out of Egypt.
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Thy father made our yokegrievous: now therefore ease thou somewhat the grievousservitude of thy father, and his heavyyoke that he put upon us, and we will serve thee.
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And kingRehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stoodbeforeSolomon his father while he yet lived,saying, What counsel give ye me to returnanswer to this people?
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And he said unto them, What advice give ye that we may returnanswer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that thy father did put upon us?
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And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy fathermade our yokeheavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father'sloins.
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For whereas my fatherput a heavyyoke upon you, I will put more to your yoke: my fatherchastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
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And answered them after the advice of the young men,saying, My father made your yokeheavy, but I will add thereto: my fatherchastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
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So the kinghearkened not unto the people: for the cause was of God, that the LORD might perform his word, which he spake by the hand of Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
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And when all Israelsaw that the king would not hearken unto them, the peopleanswered the king,saying, What portion have we in David? and we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: and now, David,see to thine own house. So all Israelwent to their tents.
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Then kingRehoboamsentHadoram that was over the tribute; and the children of Israelstoned him with stones, that he died. But kingRehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.