1 Kings 12:10

And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou speak unto this people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 12:14 repeats Rehoboam's exact words from verse 10, delivering the same threat publicly.

2 Chronicles 10:10 is the direct parallel account of Rehoboam's same harsh reply to the people.

2 Chronicles 10:11 continues the parallel account, quoting the same advice to speak harshly.

1 Samuel 8:11 warned about a king's oppressive yoke — Rehoboam's harsh response fulfills that warning.