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.
5. And he said unto them, Depart yet for shloshah yamim, then come back to me. And HaAm departed.
6. And HaMelech Rechav`am consulted with the Zekenim, that stood before Sh'lomo Aviv while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may return answer to HaAm Hazeh?