1 Kings 12:5

Rebellion against Rehoboam

4“Your father put a heavy yoke on us. But now you should lighten the burden of your father’s service and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.”5Rehoboam answered, “Go away for three days and then return to me.” So the people departed.

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Berean Standard Bible
Rehoboam answered, “Go away for three days and then return to me.” So the people departed.
American Standard Version (1901)
And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
Bible in Basic English
And he said to them, Go away for three days and then come back to me again. So the people went away.
Free Bible Version
Rehoboam answered, “Go away and come back in three days time.” So the people left.
Geneva Bible 1599
And he said vnto them, Depart yet for three dayes, then come againe to me. And the people departed.
King James (Authorized) Version
And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
Translation for Translators
He replied, “Go away, and come back three days from now and I will give you my answer.” So those leaders and Jeroboam left.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Rehoboam said to them, “Go away for three days, then come back to me.” So the people went away.
Noah Webster Bible
And he said to them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
World English Bible
He said to them, “Depart for three days, then come back to me.” So the people departed.
Young's Literal Translation
And he saith unto them, 'Go — yet three days, and come back unto me;' and the people go.