1 Kings 12:18
Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the men subject to forced labor; and all Israel stoned him to death with stones. King Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.
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In Context
17But as for the children of Israel who lived in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.
19So Israel rebelled against the house of David to this day.
Cross References
Numbers 14:10But all the congregation threatened to stone them with stones. The glory of the Lord appeared in the Tent of Meeting to all the children of Israel.
1 Kings 4:6and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.
1 Kings 20:18He said, "If they have come out for peace, take them alive; or if they have come out for war, take them alive."
2 Chronicles 24:21They 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 who is courageous among the mighty will flee away naked on that day,"says the Lord.
Acts 7:57But they shouted out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and rushed at 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 →