1. And Rechav`am went to Shechem; for kol Yisroel were come to Shechem to make him Melech.
2. And it came to pass, when Yarov`am Ben Nevat, who was yet in Mitzrayim, heard of it, (for he had fled from the presence of HaMelech Sh'lomo, and Yarov`am dwelt in Mitzrayim);
3. That they sent and called him. And Yarov`am and kol Kehal Yisroel came, and spoke unto Rechav`am, saying,
4. Avicha made our ol (yoke) difficult; now therefore make thou the grievous avodat Avicha, and his heavy ol (yoke) which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.