And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard of it, (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;)(1 Kings 12:2)

That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,(1 Kings 12:3)

Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.(1 Kings 12:4)

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

And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?(1 Kings 12:6)

And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.(1 Kings 12:7)

But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him:(1 Kings 12:8)

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1 Kings 12:5 - Cross Reference

So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king had appointed, saying, Come to me again the third day. (1 Kings 12:12)