Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram that was over the tribute; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. But king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.
Then King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was in charge of collecting taxes, to deal with the situation. But the Israelites threw stones at him until he died. When King Rehoboam saw this, he quickly jumped into his chariot and fled back to Jerusalem.
This verse shows the violent rejection of King Rehoboam's harsh rule, as the people killed his tax collector and forced the king to flee for his life.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Solomon's son Rehoboam became king after his father's death, facing immediate unrest from the people who were exhausted by heavy taxes and forced labor imposed during Solomon's rule. When the northern tribes requested relief, Rehoboam foolishly rejected their plea and sent Hadoram, the official in charge of tribute, to enforce his authority. This decision sparked a violent response, leading to Hadoram's stoning and Rehoboam's hasty retreat to Jerusalem, marking the beginning of the kingdom's division.
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