1 Kings 12:5
King James Version (KJV)
And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
In context
3 That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,
4 Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.
5 And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
6 And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?
7 And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.
1 Kings 12:5 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
- WEB World English Bible
- He said to them, “Depart for three days, then come back to me.” So the people departed.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Rehoboam answered, “Go away for three days and then return to me.” So the people departed.
- ASV American Standard Version
- And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And he saith unto them, 'Go — yet three days, and come back unto me;' and the people go.
- DBY Darby Translation
- And he said to them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And he said to them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.