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.
Then King Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was in charge of collecting taxes and forced labor. But all Israel threw stones at him until he died. When this happened, King Rehoboam quickly jumped into his chariot and fled to Jerusalem.
The writer is showing how King Rehoboam's harsh policies caused such anger that the people killed his tax collector, forcing the king to flee for his life.
📚 Historical Context
After King Solomon's death, his son Rehoboam became king of Israel, but the people were exhausted from the heavy taxes and forced labor that had been imposed during Solomon's rule. When the northern tribes demanded lighter burdens, Rehoboam ignored wise advice and chose to threaten even harsher treatment, which ignited a full-scale rebellion led by Jeroboam. As a result, Rehoboam sent Adoram, the official in charge of tribute, to address the unrest, but the angry people stoned him to death, prompting Rehoboam to flee to Jerusalem for his safety.
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