Kings III 12:7

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.

Kings III 12:7 In-Context

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.

8 But he forsook the counsel of the old men which they gave him, and consulted with the young men who were brought up with him, who stood in his presence.

9 And he said to them, What counsel do ye give? And what shall I answer to this people who speak to me, saying, Lighten somewhat of the yoke which thy father has put upon us?