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After the people ·sent for [summoned; L sent and called for] him, he and the people went to Rehoboam and said to him, “Your father ·forced us to work very hard [L made our yoke heavy]. Now, ·make it easier for us, and don’t make us work as he did [L lighten the hard labor and heavy yoke of your father]. Then we will serve you.”

Rehoboam answered, “Come back to me in three days.” So the people left.

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