This day — By complying with their desires, and condescending to them for a season, till thou art better established in thy throne. They use this expression, fore — seeing that some would dissuade him from this course, as below the majesty of a prince. And answer — Thy service is not hard, it is only a few good words, which it is as easy to give as bad ones.
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1 Kings 12:7
7 And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.