2 Chronicles 10:5

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. And the people departed.

Bible in Basic English

And he said to them, Come to me again after three days. So the people went away.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he said to them: Come to me again after three days. And when the people were gone,

Free Bible Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

And he sayde to them, Depart yet three dayes, then come againe vnto me. And the people departed.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. And the people departed.

Translation for Translators

He replied, “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, “Come again to me after three days.” So the people left.

Noah Webster Bible

And he said to them, Come again to me after three days. And the people departed.

World English Bible

He said to them, “Come again to me after three days.” So the people departed.

Young's Literal Translation

And he saith unto them, 'Yet three days — then return ye unto me;' and the people go.

Context

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, “Come back to me in three days.” So the people departed.

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

In this verse, Rehoboam seeks counsel from the elders who had served his father Solomon, showing wisdom in seeking advice from those with experience. This decision reflects the importance of seeking wise counsel in making decisions, especially from those who have walked the path before us. It serves as a reminder for us to humble ourselves and not rely solely on our own understanding, but to consider the insights of others. By listening to the wisdom of the elders, Rehoboam demonstrates a willingness to learn and grow in leadership, setting an example for us to value the guidance of those who have knowledge and experience.

Commentary

2 Chronicles 10:5

Rebellion against Rehoboam

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. And the people departed.

Bible in Basic English

And he said to them, Come to me again after three days. So the people went away.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he said to them: Come to me again after three days. And when the people were gone,

Free Bible Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

And he sayde to them, Depart yet three dayes, then come againe vnto me. And the people departed.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. And the people departed.

Translation for Translators

He replied, “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, “Come again to me after three days.” So the people left.

Noah Webster Bible

And he said to them, Come again to me after three days. And the people departed.

World English Bible

He said to them, “Come again to me after three days.” So the people departed.

Young's Literal Translation

And he saith unto them, 'Yet three days — then return ye unto me;' and the people go.