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When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about it – for he was in Egypt where he had fled from King Solomon’s presence – Jeroboam returned from Egypt.(A) So they summoned him. Then Jeroboam and all Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam: ‘Your father made our yoke harsh. Therefore, lighten your father’s harsh service and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.’

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