Note 1 — VII Here it is told how the angel spoke to Solomon, and said that the Lord God would take away the kingdom from his son for his sins
Edward Storer translation
Foolish Roboam followed the young men’s advice. He called together his people, and spoke harsh words to them. The people grew angry, and the chiefs became disturbed. They made secret pacts and leagues. Certain barons1 plotted together, so that in thirty-four days after the death of Solomon, his son lost ten of the twelve parts of his kingdom through the foolish counsel of the young men.2