1 Kings 12:18
Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.
King James Version
In Context
17But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.
19So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day.
Cross References
Numbers 14:10But all the congregation bade stone them with stones. And the glory of the LORD appeared in the tabernacle of the congregation before all the children of Israel.
1 Kings 4:6And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
1 Kings 20:18And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they be come out for war, take them alive.
2 Chronicles 24:21And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of the LORD.
Amos 2:16And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD.
Acts 7:57Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord,
Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 12:17-25
Revolt of the Ten Tribes. ( b. c. 975.) 16 So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents. 17 But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them. 18 Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with… Read the whole commentary →