Kings III 12:5

5 And he said to them, Depart for three days, and return to me. And they departed.

Kings III 12:5 In-Context

3 And the people spoke to king Roboam, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy;

4 but do thou now lighten somewhat of the hard service of thy father, and of his heavy yoke which he put upon us, and we will serve thee.

5 And he said to them, Depart for three days, and return to me. And they departed.

6 And the king referred to the elders, who stood before Solomon his father while he was yet living, saying, How do ye advise that I should answer this people?

7 And they spoke to him, saying, If thou wilt this day be a servant to this people, and wilt serve them, and wilt speak to them good words, then will they be thy servants continually.