“And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of Solomon the king, heard it, that Jeroboam…

“And they sent and called him. So Jeroboam and all Israel came and spake to Rehoboam, saying,” Immediate Context The preceding line reads “And it came to pass, when Jeroboam…

“Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore ease thou somewhat the grievous servitude of thy father, and his heavy yoke that he put upon us, and we will serve…

“And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. And the people departed.” This verse is part of a passage that describes the events following the death…

“And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye me to return answer to…

“And they spake unto him, saying, If thou be kind to this people, and please them, and speak good words to them, they will be thy servants for ever.” This…

“But he forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men that were brought up with him, that stood before him.” This verse…

“And he said unto them, What advice give ye that we may return answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that thy father…

“And when all Israel saw that the king would not hearken unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and we have none inheritance…

“And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel come to make him king.” In this verse we encounter Rehoboam, the son of Solomon and grandson of David,…