1 Kings 12:18
Then sent king Rehobo'am Adoram, who was over the tribute; but all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehobo'am made speed with all his might to get up into his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
In Context
17But as for the children of Israel who dwelt in the cities of Judah, over them did Rehobo'am reign.
19So did Israel rebel against the house of David unto this day.
Cross References
Numbers 14:10But all the congregation said to stone them with stones: when the glory of the Lord appeared in the tabernacle of the congregation unto all the children of Israel.
1 Kings 4:6And Achishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of 'Abda was over the tribute.
1 Kings 20:18And he said, If they be come out for peace, catch them alive; and if they be come out for war, alive must ye catch them.
2 Chronicles 24:21And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the command of the king in the court of the house of the Lord.
Amos 2:16And he that is most courageous hearted among the mighty shall flee away naked on that day, saith the Lord.
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 →