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And the people spoke to king Roboam, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy;
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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.
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And he said to them, Depart for three days, and return to me. And they departed.
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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?
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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.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.