The Revolt Against Rehoboam (1 kings 12)

     of King Solomon and had been dwelling in Egypt), that they sent and called him.  Then Jeroboam and the whole congregation of Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying, "your father made or yoke heavy; now therefore, lighten the burdensome service of your father, and his heavy yoke which he put on us, and we will serve you."  So he said to them, Depart for three days, then come back to me."  And the people departed.