1 Kings 12:18
Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute. And all of Israel stoned him, and he died. Therefore, king Rehoboam hurrying, climbed into the chariot, and fled to Jerusalem.
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In Context
17But over all the sons of Israel who were living in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned.
19And Israel drew away from the house of David, even to the present day.
Cross References
Numbers 14:10And when the entire multitude cried out, and they wanted to crush them with stones, the glory of the Lord appeared, over the roof of the covenant, to all the sons of Israel.
1 Kings 4:6and Ahishar, first ruler of the house; and Adoniram, the son of Abda, over the tribute.
1 Kings 20:18And he said: “If they have arrived for peace, apprehend them alive; if to do battle, capture them alive.”
2 Chronicles 24:21And gathering together against him, they stoned him, beside the place of the king, in the atrium of the house of the Lord.
Amos 2:16And the stout of heart among the strong will flee away naked in that day, says the Lord.
Acts 7:57And driving him out, beyond the city, they stoned him. And witnesses placed their garments beside the feet of a youth, who was called Saul.
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 →