3. The people of the northern tribes sent for him, and then they all went together to Rehoboam and said to him,
4. “Your father Solomon treated us harshly and placed heavy burdens on us. If you make these burdens lighter and make life easier for us, we will be your loyal subjects.”
5. “Come back in three days and I will give you my answer,” he replied. So they left.
6. King Rehoboam consulted the older men who had served as his father Solomon's advisers. “What answer do you advise me to give these people?” he asked.
7. They replied, “If you want to serve this people well, give a favourable answer to their request, and they will always serve you loyally.”