The narrative from the book of Kings is repeated with only slight verbal differences.

To Shechem. — Sh’kémah, with accusative ending; Kings, Sh’kem. “Were come,” pf. plural; Kings, singular…

(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:1).

Moderate counsels are wisest and best. Gentleness will do what violence will not do. Most people like to be addressed mildly. Good words cost only …