2 Chronicles 10:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come again to me on 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

This verse shows Jeroboam and the people returning to King Rehoboam after three days, as he had requested, waiting for his answer about their concerns.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place right after Solomon's death when his son Rehoboam became king. The people, led by Jeroboam, had asked the new king to reduce the heavy taxes and forced labor that Solomon had imposed. Rehoboam had asked for three days to consider their request before giving his answer.

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