Devine Scripture

1 Kings 12:3

1 Kings chapter 12 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with scriptural context

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and they sent and called him), that Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and they sent and called him), that Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,

Context

v.2And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard of it (for he was yet in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt,

v.3This passage

v.4Thy 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.