1 Kings 12:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king had appointed, saying, Come to me again the third day.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Jeroboam and all the people came back to Rehoboam on the third day, just as the king had told them to do when he said, 'Come back to me in three days.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The people returned to King Rehoboam on the appointed day, waiting to hear his decision about their request for lighter burdens.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs just after Solomon's death when his son Rehoboam became king. The people, led by Jeroboam, had asked for relief from the heavy taxes and forced labor that Solomon had imposed. Rehoboam had asked for three days to consider their request and consult his advisors.

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