1 Kings 12:18

The Kingdom Divided · 1 Kings 12:16–19
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Translations

Modern
Then King Rehoboam sent out Adoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem.
Traditional
Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.
Literal
And King Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was in charge of the revenue. And all Israel stoned him with stones, and he died. And King Rehoboam strengthened himself to go up into a chariot to flee to Jerusalem.
Latin
Misit ergo rex Roboam Aduram, qui erat super tributa: et lapidavit eum omnis Israël, et mortuus est. Porro rex Roboam festinus ascendit currum, et fugit in Jerusalem:

Original

Hebrew
English
Then King Rehoboam sent out Adoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem.

Notes

Adoniram worked for both David (2 Samuel 20:24) and Solomon (1 Kings 4:6; 5:13–14). His death by stoning highlighted Rehoboam's mistake in sending the disliked labor supervisor to restore order in the north.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeroboam I Joseph Rehoboam

Events

Parallels

2 Chronicles 10:16–19

People

Adoram: Official in charge of forced labor under David and Solomon Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Rehoboam: Son of Solomon, first king of Judah

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Adoniram Adoram Judaism Kings, Books of First and Second Taskmaster Warfare

Topics

Adoniram: Also Called Adoram, a Tax Gatherer Canaan: Land of Into Two Kingdoms, Judah and Israel Chariots: Kings Used, in Common Citizens: Wicked: Israelites Government: God In in Dividing the Jewish Nation Into Two Different Countries Jeroboam: Recalled from Egypt by the Ten Tribes on Account of Disaffection Toward Rehoboam King: Taxes Kings: Officers of Overseer of the Tribute Kings: Who Reigned Over all Israel: Rehoboam (First Part of his Reign) Rebellion: Revolt of the Ten Tribes Rehoboam: Ten Tribes, Under the Leadership of Jeroboam, Successfully Revolt From Revolt of the Ten Tribes Tax: Resisted by Israelites The Tribes of Israel: Remained As One People Until the Reign of Rehoboam Treason of the Israelites Against Rehoboam Tribute: when Oppressive Frequently Led to Rebellion