1 Kings 12:2-4

2Now 1when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard of it, 2he was living in Egypt (for he was yet in Egypt, where he had fled from the presence of King Solomon).

3Then they sent and called him, and Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,

4“3Your father made our yoke hard; now therefore lighten the hard service of your father and his heavy yoke which he put on us, and we will serve you.”