1 Kings 12:18
And king Rehoboam sendeth Adoram who [is] over the tribute, and all Israel cast at him stones, and he dieth; and king Rehoboam hath strengthened himself to go up into a chariot to flee to Jerusalem;
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
17As to the sons of Israel, those dwelling in the cities of Judah — over them reign doth Rehoboam.
19and Israel transgresseth against the house of David unto this day.
Cross References
Numbers 14:10And all the company say to stone them with stones, and the honour of Jehovah hath appeared in the tent of meeting unto all the sons of Israel.
1 Kings 4:6And Ahishar [is] over the household, and Adoniram son of Abda [is] over the tribute.
1 Kings 20:18And he saith, 'If for peace they have come out — catch them alive; and if for battle they have come out — alive catch them.'
2 Chronicles 24:21And they conspire against him, and stone him with stones by the command of the king, in the court of the house of Jehovah,
Amos 2:16And the courageous of heart among the mighty, Naked doth flee in that day, An affirmation of Jehovah!
Acts 7:57And they, having cried out with a loud voice, stopped their ears, and did rush 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 →