2 Chronicles 10:1 — Meaning and Application

2 Chronicles 10:2

"And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who {was} in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of Solomon the king, heard {it}, that Jeroboam returned out of Egypt."

2 Chronicles 10:3

"And they sent and called him. So Jeroboam and all Israel came and spake to Rehoboam, saying,"

2 Chronicles 10:4

"Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore ease thou somewhat the grievous servitude of thy father, and his heavy yoke that he put upon us, and we will serve thee."

2 Chronicles 10:5

"And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. And the people departed."

2 Chronicles 10:6

"And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye {me} to return answer to this people?"