2 Chronicles 10:18
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.
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Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
Stoned him - When he endeavored to collect the tribute which Solomon had imposed on them. - Jarchi.
We may learn here, 1. That when public affairs are in a ferment violent proceedings do but make bad worse. Rough answers (such as Rehoboam here gave) do but stir up anger and bring oil to the flames.…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Hadoram Called "Adoram" in the parallel passage (1Ki 12:18) and "Adoniram" (1Ki 4:6; 1Ki 5:14; [28 Heb.).
over the tribute R.V. over the levy.
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