KJV ORIGINAL
And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. And the people departed.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said to them, 'Come back to me in three days.' So the people left.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how Rehoboam asked for time to consider the people's request before giving his answer.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Rehoboam, Solomon's son, had just become king and the people of Israel came asking him to reduce the heavy taxes and forced labor his father had imposed. Rehoboam wisely asked for three days to think about their request and consult his advisors before making such an important decision.
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