Devine Scripture

1 Kings 12:17

1 Kings chapter 12 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

Context

v.16And when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.

v.17This passage

v.18Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the men subject to taskwork; and all Israel stoned him to death with stones. And king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Kings 11:13

    Howbeit I will not rend away all the kingdom; but I will give one tribe to thy son, for David my servant’s sake, and for Jerusalem’s sake which I have chosen.

  • 1 Kings 11:36

    And unto his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a lamp alway before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen me to put my name there.

  • 2 Chronicles 10:17

    But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

  • 2 Chronicles 11:13

    And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their border.