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

Come again unto me after three days. —Hob., Yet three days and return unto me. The verb go ye (Kings) seems to h…

(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:5).

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 …