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the king did not listen to them
"the king did not do what they had asked him to do" or "the king ignored them"
What share do we have in David? We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse
"We have no share in David. We will not have anything to do with the descendants of the son of Jesse". The people imply that since they do not belong to David's family, they are not obligated to support David's grandson, King Rehoboam.
We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse
"We will not receive any inheritance from the son of Jesse"
Each of you should go back to his tent
"Go to your homes, people of Israel"
Now see to your own house, David
"Now take care of your own kingdom, descendant of David"