1 Kings 12:18 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 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 hold and resolute in their revolt. They highly resented the provocation that Rehoboam had given them, were incensed at his menaces, concluded that that government would in the progress of it be intolerably grievous which in the beginning of it was so very haughty, and therefore immediately came to this resolve, one and all: What portion have we in David? 1 Kgs. 12:16. They... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 12:18

Then King Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute ,.... There was one of this name in this office in the time of David, 2 Samuel 20:24 , this is the same with Adoniram, as Jarchi thinks, see 1 Kings 4:6 , him he sent either to collect the tribute of the Ephraimites, to show his authority; or rather to call the people back to have some further discourse with them, and endeavour to soften things, and bring them to a compliance, so Josephus F12 Antiqu. l. 8. c. 8. sect. 3. ;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 12:18

King Rehoboam sent Adoram - As this was the person who was superintendent over the tribute, he was probably sent to collect the ordinary taxes; but the people, indignant at the master who had given them such a brutish answer, stoned the servant to death. The sending of Adoram to collect the taxes, when the public mind was in such a state of fermentation, was another proof of Rehoboam's folly and incapacity to govern. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 12:1-20

The accomplishment of the predicted judgment. I. DANGERS OFTEN COME DISGUISED . 1 . It was a time of joyous expectation . Nothing betokened the nearness of rebellion and disaster. All Israel had come to Shechem to make him king. There was no dispute about the succession, and no unwillingness to own the sway of the house of David. All was hopeful. Danger may lurk in joy like a venomous insect in a flower. 2 . The people's request was reasonable . Rehoboam could... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 12:16-20

The Revolution. The unconciliatory, insulting, insane conduct of Rehoboam in rejecting the Bill of Rights of the people of Israel provoked a revolution in the state. This is recorded in the text, in which we learn that— I. IT COMMENCED WITH THE REJECTION OF THE KING . 1 . This act was done in haste. 2 . It was done in anger . 3 . But their anger carried them too far . II. IT WAS COMPLETED IN THE CROWNING OF JEROBOAM . 1 . ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 12:18

Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute [Probably the same officer as the Adoniram of ch. 1 Kings 4:6 . For "Adoram," the LXX . and other versions read "Adoniram" here. It is curious that a person of the same name, Adoram ( LXX . Adoniram), was over David's levy ( 2 Samuel 20:24 ). That there was a relationship, and that the office had descended from father to son, can hardly be doubted, but whether two persons or three are indicated it is impossible to say. It is of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 12:18

Adoram has been identified with Adoniram (marginal references), and even with the Adoram of 2 Samuel 20:24. But it is highly improbable that the same person was chief superintendent of the forced labors during the whole of Solomon’s long reign, and also during a part of David’s and Rehoboam’s. We may therefore conclude that the three names mark three distinct persons, perhaps of the same family, who were respectively contemporary with the three kings. Adoram was chosen, as best acquainted with... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 12:18

1 Kings 12:18. Then Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute To pursue the counsel which he had resolved upon, say some; to execute his office, and exact their tribute with rigour, and, if need were, with violence. But it is much more probable that he sent him to treat with them; which was a new piece of imprudence when they were so highly exasperated. And to send the person for this purpose, that was over the tribute, with promises, perhaps, of easing them, when it was too late,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 12:1-24

Click image for full-size version12:1-16:28 EARLY DAYS OF THE DIVIDED KINGDOMRevolt against Rehoboam (12:1-24)From the time of the judges there had been tension between Judah and the northern tribes, particularly Ephraim. Rehoboam apparently knew of the possibility that the northern tribes would break away from him, and therefore he arranged for a special coronation ceremony in Shechem, one of the more important northern cities (12:1).Jeroboam decided immediately that he would test Rehoboam’s... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 12:18

stoned him. One of the nine stonings recorded See note on Leviticus 24:14 . made speed. Hebrew strengthened himself. to Jerusalem: from Shechem. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 12:16-24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 12:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 12:18

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 12:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 12:16-20

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 12:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 12:18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 12:18

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 12:1-24

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 12:18

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