1 Kings 12:17-19

Expanded Bible

¹⁷ But Rehoboam still ruled over the Israelites who lived in the towns of Judah.

¹⁸ ·Adoniram^[a] [^CHebrew: Adoram] was in charge of the ·forced labor [or labor force; 2 Sam. 20:24; 1 Kin. 4:6]. When Rehoboam sent him to the people of Israel, they ·threw stones at him until he died [stoned him to death]. But King Rehoboam ran to his chariot and ·escaped [fled] to Jerusalem. ¹⁹ Since then, Israel has ·been against [refused to be ruled by; been in rebellion against] the family of David.