1 Kings 12:18
Then King Rehoboam sent Adoniram who was over the tribute, but all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died,—King Rehoboam, therefore, hastily mounted his chariot, to flee unto Jerusalem.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
17But, as for the sons of Israel who were dwelling 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 when all the assembly bade stone them with stones, the glory of Yahweh, appeared, in the tent of meeting, unto all the sons of Israel.
1 Kings 4:6And Ahishar, over the household,—and Adoniram son of Abda, over the tribute.
1 Kings 20:18And he said—If, peaceably, they have come, take them alive,—or, if, fighting, they have come, alive, take ye them.
2 Chronicles 24:21So they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones, by the commandment of the king,—in the court of the house of Yahweh.
Amos 2:16Nay, he that is stout in his heart, among heroes, naked, shall flee, in that day, Declareth Yahweh.
Acts 7:57And, crying out with a loud voice, they held their ears, and rushed with one accord upon him;
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 →