2 Chronicles 10:5-7

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⁵ Rehoboam told them to return in three days for his decision. ⁶ He discussed their demand with the old men who had counseled his father Solomon.

“What shall I tell them?” he asked.

⁷ “If you want to be their king,” they replied, “you will have to give them a favorable reply and treat them with kindness.”