And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. And the people departed.
And he said to them, 'Come back to me in three days.' So the people left.
The writer is showing how Rehoboam asked for time to consider the people's request before giving his answer.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, this verse occurs right after Solomon's death when the people of Israel, led by Jeroboam, approached Rehoboam to request relief from the heavy labor and taxes imposed during Solomon's reign. Rehoboam, as the newly crowned king, told the people to return in three days while he considered their plea and consulted his advisors. This moment is part of the broader story that led to the division of the united kingdom into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.
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