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1 Kings 12:18

King James Version (KJV)

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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.

1 Kings 12:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 12:18

Theological / Devotional

Adoram. According to 1 Kings 4:6 ; 5:14, Adoniram (a lengthened form of Adoram) was over the levy. Adoram, being well versed in the grievances concerning forced labor, Rehoboam probably believed him to be the proper man to negotiate in regard to this matter. But the sight of this man, the taskmaster of the oppressed people, aroused a fresh burst of fury, resulting in Adoram’s death.

Stoned. A usual mode of death in ancient times in cases of mob vengeance. In Egypt, Moses had expressed the fear that the Egyptians might arise in wrath to stone the children of Israel (Ex. 8:26). Later the Israelites were almost ready to stone Moses (Ex. 17:4). David too faced the danger of such a death by an angry group (1 Sam. 30:6).

To his chariot. The chariot provided the most rapid means of conveyance. Improved roads made it possible to use chariots in many parts of Palestine.

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