He said to them, “Return to me again in three days.” So the people departed.
Parallel translations
- WEB He said to them, “Come again to me after three days.” So the people departed.
- KJV And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. And the people departed.
- BSB Rehoboam answered, “Come back to me in three days.” So the people departed.
- NKJV So he said to them, “Come back to me after three days.” And the people departed.
- NLT Rehoboam replied, “Come back in three days for my answer.” So the people went away.
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Quick answer
Rehoboam tells the people to return in three days for his answer, and they depart. It introduces the interval in which he seeks counsel.
Overview
The three-day delay gives Rehoboam time to weigh how to respond. This pause sets up the contrast between the two sources of advice he will consult. It heightens the sense of a decisive moment hanging in the balance.
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- 1 Kgs 12:5He said to them, “Depart for three days, then come back to me.” The people departed.
- Prov 3:28Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again; tomorrow I will give it to you,” when you have it by you.
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