1 Kings 12:18
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. In which the writer of this book lived, and so continued…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Adoram has been identified with Adoniram (marginal references), and even with the Adoram of 2Sa 20:24. But it is highly…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
King Rehoboam sent Adoram - As this was the person who was superintendent over the tribute, he was probably sent to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 12:16-24
We have here the rending of the kingdom of the ten tribes from the house of David, to effect which,
I. The people were…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram The same man who is called Adoniram in ch. 1Ki 4:6. He presided over the forced-labour…
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