1 Kings 12:6
Source: Septuagint
6And the king referred the matter to the elders, who stood before Solomon his father while he was yet living, saying, How do ye advise that I should answer this people?
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4but do thou now lighten somewhat of the hard service of thy father, and of his heavy yoke which he put upon us, and we will serve thee.
5And he said to them, Depart for three days, and return to me. And they departed.
— 1 Kings 12:6 —
7And they spoke to him, saying, If thou wilt this day be a servant to this people, and wilt serve them, and wilt speak to them good words, then will they be thy servants continually.
8But he forsook the counsel of the old men which they gave him, and consulted with the young men who were brought up with him, who stood in his presence.