1 Kings 12:18

What does 1 Kings 12:18 mean?

A plain-English look at 1 Kings 12:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then 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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then 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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then King Rehoboam sent Adoniram, the overseer of the forced work; and he was stoned to death by all Israel. And King Rehoboam went quickly and got into his carriage to go in flight to Jerusalem.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And king Rehoboam sendeth Adoram who <FI>is<Fi> over the tribute, and all Israel cast at him stones, and he dieth; and king Rehoboam hath strengthened himself to go up into a chariot to flee to Jerusalem;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Then king Roboam sent Aduram, who was over the tribute: and all Israel stoned him, and he died. Wherefore king Roboam made haste to get him up into his chariot, and he fled to Jerusalem:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the levy; but all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. And king Rehoboam hastened to mount his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.

Context

v.17But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

v.18This passage

v.19So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day.

Cross references

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

  • Proverbs 28:1

    The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

  • Acts 7:57

    But they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and rushed upon him with one accord;

  • 1 Kings 20:18

    And he said, Whether they are come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they are come out for war, take them alive.

  • 1 Kings 5:14

    And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses; a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home: and Adoniram was over the men subject to taskwork.

  • 2 Samuel 20:24

    and Adoram was over the men subject to taskwork; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the recorder;

  • 2 Chronicles 10:18

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

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