Bible Verse

Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king.

2 Chronicles 10:1

When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard this (he was in Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon), he returned from Egypt.

2 Chronicles 10:2

So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and all Israel went to Rehoboam and said to him:

2 Chronicles 10:3

“Your father put a heavy yoke on us, but now lighten the harsh labor and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.”