1 Kings 12:5

And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 12:5

BSB
Rehoboam answered, "Go away for three days and then return to me." So the people departed.
AKJV
And he said to them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
CPDV
And he said to them, "Go away, until the third day, and then return to me." And when the people had gone away,
ERV
And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
NHEB
He said to them, "Depart for three days, then come back to me." The people departed.
SMT
And he will say to them, Go ye, until three days, and turn back to me. And the people will go.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 12:5

AndhesaidH559VerbuntothemDepartH3212VerbyetforthreeH7969NoundaysH3117Noun MasculinethencomeagainH7725VerbtomeAndthepeopleH5971Noun MasculinedepartedH3212Verb

Commentary for 1 Kings 12:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Kings 12:5
Summary
King delays decision; people wait
Place
Shechem
Event
King requests waiting period
Estimated Time Period
c. 930 BC
Category
Narrative