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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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Thy father made our yoke grievous : now therefore ease thou somewhat the grievous servitude of thy father, and his heavy yoke that he put upon us, and we will serve thee.
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And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. And the people departed .
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And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying , What counsel give ye me to return answer to this people?
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And they spake unto him, saying , If thou be kind to this people, and please them, and speak good words to them, they will be thy servants for ever.
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But he forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men that were brought up with him, that stood before him.