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King Rehoboam, however, managed to get into his chariot and escape to Jerusalem. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> King Rehoboam sent Adoniram, who was in charge of forced labor, to restore order, but the people of Israel stoned him to death. When this news reached King Rehoboam, he quickly jumped into his chariot and fled to Jerusalem. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was taskmaster over the forced labor, and the people of Israel stoned him to death with stones. And King Rehoboam quickly mounted his chariot to flee to Jerusalem. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then King Rehoboam sent out Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/10.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Then King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was in charge of revenue; but the children of Israel stoned him with stones, and he died. Therefore King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste to flee to Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, and the sons of Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam hurried to mount his chariot to flee to Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was over the forced labor, and the sons of Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam made haste to mount his chariot to flee to Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was over the forced labor, and the sons of Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam made haste to mount his chariot to flee to Jerusalem. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was over the forced labor, and the sons of Israel stoned him and he died. And King Rehoboam made haste to mount his chariot to flee to Jerusalem. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was over the forced labor, and the Israelites stoned him and he died. And King Rehoboam hurried to mount his [royal] chariot to escape to Jerusalem. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. However, King Rehoboam managed to get into his chariot to flee to Jerusalem. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. However, King Rehoboam managed to get into his chariot to flee to Jerusalem. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was over the levy; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. And king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then King Rehoboam sent Hadoram to the Israelites. He was in charge of forced labor, but they stoned him to death. So King Rehoboam got on his chariot as fast as he could and fled to Jerusalem. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then King Rehoboam sent Adoniram, who was in charge of the forced labor, to go to the Israelites, but they stoned him to death. At this, Rehoboam hurriedly got in his chariot and escaped to Jerusalem. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was in charge of conscripted labor, but the Israelis stoned him to death, and King Rehoboam had to jump in his chariot and flee back in a hurry to Jerusalem. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then King Rehoboam sent out Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/10.htm">NET Bible</a> King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, the supervisor of the work crews, out after them, but the Israelites stoned him to death. King Rehoboam managed to jump into his chariot and escape to Jerusalem. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was over the men subject to forced labor; and the children of Israel stoned him to death with stones. King Rehoboam made speed to get himself up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 into his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Then King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was over the men subject to forced labor; and the children of Israel stoned him to death with stones. King Rehoboam hurried to get himself up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And King Rehoboam sends Hadoram, who [is] over the tribute, and the sons of Israel cast stones at him, and he dies; and King Rehoboam has strengthened himself to go up into a chariot to flee to Jerusalem; <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And king Rehoboam sendeth Hadoram, who is over the tribute, and the sons of Israel cast at him stones, and he dieth; and king Rehoboam hath strengthened himself to go up into a chariot to flee to Jerusalem; <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And king Rehoboam will send Hadoram who was over the tribute; and the sons of Israel will stone upon him, and he will die. And king Rehoboam strengthened himself to go up into the chariot to flee to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And king Roboam sent Aduram, who was over the tributes, and the children of Israel stoned him, and he died: and king Roboam made haste to gee up into his chariot, and fled into Jerusalem. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And king Rehoboam sent Aduram, who was in charge of the tributes. And the sons of Israel stoned him, and he died. And so king Rehoboam hurried to climb into the chariot, and he fled to Jerusalem. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/10.htm">New American Bible</a> King Rehoboam then sent out Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. King Rehoboam, however, managed to mount his chariot and flee to Jerusalem. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was taskmaster over the forced labor, the people of Israel stoned him to death. King Rehoboam hurriedly mounted his chariot to flee to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then King Rehoboam sent Adoniram, who was in charge of tribute; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. But King Rehoboam hastily got up into his chariot to flee to Jerusalem. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And King Rekhabaam sent Aduniram against them who was authorized over paying of taxes, and all Israel stoned him with stones, and he died, and King Rekhabaam went up and he sat himself in a chariot to flee to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was over the levy; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, so that he died. And king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And king Roboam sent to them Adoniram that was over the tribute; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, and he died. And king Roboam hasted to mount his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=2550" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/10.htm">The Kingdom Divided</a> …17but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. 18<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">Then King</a> <a href="/hebrew/7346.htm" title="7346: rə·ḥaḇ·‘ām (N-proper-ms) -- A people are enlarged, a king of Judah. From rachab and am; a people has enlarged; Rechabam, an Israelite king.">Rehoboam</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">sent out</a> <a href="/hebrew/1913.htm" title="1913: hă·ḏō·rām (N-proper-ms) -- Or Hadoram; probably of foreign derivation; Hadoram, a son of Joktan, and the tribe descended from him.">Hadoram,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">was in charge</a> <a href="/hebrew/4522.htm" title="4522: ham·mas (Art:: N-ms) -- Or mic; from macac; properly, a burden, i.e. A tax in the form of forced labor.">of the forced labor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">but the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7275.htm" title="7275: way·yir·gə·mū- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To stone, kill by stoning. A primitive root; to cast together, i.e. To lapidate.">stoned</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: ’e·ḇen (N-fs) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·mōṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">to death.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: wə·ham·me·leḵ (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">And King</a> <a href="/hebrew/7346.htm" title="7346: rə·ḥaḇ·‘ām (N-proper-ms) -- A people are enlarged, a king of Judah. From rachab and am; a people has enlarged; Rechabam, an Israelite king.">Rehoboam</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: la·‘ă·lō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">mounted</a> <a href="/hebrew/4818.htm" title="4818: bam·mer·kā·ḇāh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A chariot. Feminine of merkab; a chariot.">his chariot</a> <a href="/hebrew/553.htm" title="553: hiṯ·’am·mêṣ (V-Hitpael-Perf-3ms) -- To be stout, strong, bold, alert. A primitive root; to be alert, physically or mentally.">in haste</a> <a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: lā·nūs (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">and escaped</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">to Jerusalem.</a> 19So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/12-18.htm">1 Kings 12:18</a> Then King Rehoboam sent out Adoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. <a href="/1_kings/12-1.htm">1 Kings 12:1-17</a> Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. / When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he was still in Egypt where he had fled from King Solomon and had been living ever since. / So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and the whole assembly of Israel came to Rehoboam and said, ... <a href="/2_chronicles/9-31.htm">2 Chronicles 9:31</a> And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place. <a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">2 Chronicles 11:1-4</a> When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. / But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin ... <a href="/1_kings/11-43.htm">1 Kings 11:43</a> And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place. <a href="/1_kings/11-26.htm">1 Kings 11:26-40</a> Now Jeroboam son of Nebat was an Ephraimite from Zeredah whose mother was a widow named Zeruah. Jeroboam was a servant of Solomon, but he rebelled against the king, / and this is the account of his rebellion against the king. Solomon had built the supporting terraces and repaired the gap in the wall of the city of his father David. / Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph. ... <a href="/1_kings/14-25.htm">1 Kings 14:25-28</a> In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem. / He seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields that Solomon had made. / Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace. ... <a href="/2_samuel/20-24.htm">2 Samuel 20:24</a> Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; <a href="/1_kings/4-6.htm">1 Kings 4:6</a> Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor. <a href="/1_kings/5-13.htm">1 Kings 5:13-14</a> Then King Solomon conscripted a labor force of 30,000 men from all Israel. / He sent them to Lebanon in monthly shifts of 10,000 men, so that they would spend one month in Lebanon and two months at home. And Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor. <a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Matthew 12:25</a> Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. <a href="/mark/3-24.htm">Mark 3:24-25</a> If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. / If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand. <a href="/luke/11-17.htm">Luke 11:17</a> Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall. <a href="/john/7-43.htm">John 7:43</a> So there was division in the crowd because of Jesus. <a href="/john/10-19.htm">John 10:19</a> Again there was division among the Jews because of Jesus’ message.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.Hadoram<a href="/1_kings/4-6.htm">1 Kings 4:6</a> And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.<a href="/1_kings/5-14.htm">1 Kings 5:14</a> 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 levy.Adoniram <a href="/2_chronicles/24-21.htm">2 Chronicles 24:21</a> And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of the LORD.<a href="/acts/7-57.htm">Acts 7:57,58</a> Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, … made speed [heb] strengthened himself <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-17.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-22.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-28.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-10.htm">Hadoram</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-17.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-30.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">Labor</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-1.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-17.htm">Rehoboam</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-18.htm">Speed</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-15.htm">Stoned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-18.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-24.htm">Tribute</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/16-8.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-19.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-20.htm">Died</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-16.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/ezra/4-13.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/genesis/10-27.htm">Hadoram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-20.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-19.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/job/7-1.htm">Labor</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-4.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">Rehoboam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-21.htm">Speed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-21.htm">Stoned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-3.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-8.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm">Tribute</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 10</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/10-1.htm">The Israelites, assembled at Shechem to crown Rehoboam, </a> 3. <a href="/2_chronicles/10-3.htm">by Jeroboam make a suit of relaxation unto him,</a> 6. <a href="/2_chronicles/10-6.htm">Rehoboam, refusing the old mens' counsel, answers them roughly,</a> 16. <a href="/2_chronicles/10-16.htm">Ten tribes revolting, kill Hadoram, and make Rehoboam flee</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then King Rehoboam sent out Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, had recently ascended to the throne of Israel. His decision to send Hadoram, also known as Adoram, reflects his attempt to assert authority over the northern tribes. Hadoram's role as overseer of forced labor connects to the heavy burdens placed on the Israelites during Solomon's reign, which had caused discontent among the people (<a href="/1_kings/12-4.htm">1 Kings 12:4</a>). This act demonstrates Rehoboam's failure to heed the elders' advice to lighten the people's load, leading to further division. The use of forced labor was common in ancient Near Eastern monarchies, often involving conscripted labor for royal projects.but the Israelites stoned him to death The stoning of Hadoram signifies the Israelites' outright rejection of Rehoboam's authority and their deep-seated resentment towards the oppressive labor policies. Stoning was a traditional form of execution in ancient Israel, often used for severe offenses (<a href="/leviticus/20-2.htm">Leviticus 20:2</a>). This violent act marks a pivotal moment in the division of the united monarchy, as it underscores the northern tribes' determination to break away from Rehoboam's rule. The stoning also fulfills the prophecy given to Jeroboam by the prophet Ahijah, indicating the tearing away of ten tribes from Solomon's lineage (<a href="/1_kings/11-31.htm">1 Kings 11:31</a>).And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem Rehoboam's hasty retreat to Jerusalem highlights his lack of control and the immediate threat to his reign. Jerusalem, the capital of the southern kingdom of Judah, becomes his refuge and the center of his diminished rule. This escape underscores the rapid unraveling of the united kingdom and the fulfillment of God's judgment against Solomon's house due to idolatry and disobedience (<a href="/1_kings/11-11.htm">1 Kings 11:11-13</a>). The division of the kingdom into Israel (north) and Judah (south) sets the stage for the subsequent history of both kingdoms, with Jerusalem remaining the spiritual and political heart of Judah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_rehoboam.htm">King Rehoboam</a> The son of Solomon and the king of Judah, whose harsh policies led to the division of the united kingdom of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hadoram.htm">Hadoram</a> Also known as Adoram, he was in charge of forced labor under King Rehoboam. His death by stoning marked a significant rebellion against Rehoboam's rule. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The northern tribes of Israel who rejected Rehoboam's authority, leading to the division of the kingdom. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Judah, where Rehoboam fled for safety after the rebellion. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_stoning.htm">The Event of Stoning</a> The act of stoning Hadoram was a public and violent rejection of Rehoboam's authority and policies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_harsh_leadership.htm">The Consequences of Harsh Leadership</a> Rehoboam's decision to impose heavy burdens on the people led to rebellion and division. Leaders should consider the well-being of those they lead and seek wisdom in their decisions. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_listening.htm">The Importance of Listening</a> Rehoboam ignored the advice of the elders and chose to listen to his peers, leading to disastrous results. Seeking and heeding wise counsel is crucial in decision-making. <a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_pride_and_arrogance.htm">The Dangers of Pride and Arrogance</a> Rehoboam's pride and refusal to humble himself before the people's request resulted in the loss of the kingdom. Humility and a servant's heart are essential traits for godly leadership. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_god's_sovereignty.htm">The Role of God's Sovereignty</a> Despite human failures, God's sovereign plan was at work in the division of the kingdom. Trusting in God's overarching plan can bring peace amidst turmoil. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_rebellion.htm">The Power of Rebellion</a> The Israelites' rebellion against unjust leadership serves as a reminder of the power and consequences of collective action. It underscores the need for justice and righteousness in leadership.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 10</a> <a href="/q/who_was_king_abijah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Abijah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_adoram's_stoning_in_1_kings_12_18_verified.htm">Is there any external record confirming the swift stoning of Adoram in 1 Kings 12:18, or does this raise doubts about the event’s historicity? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm">How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_nebuchadnezzar's_plundering_differ.htm">Why does Nebuchadnezzar's repeated plundering in 2 Chronicles 36:5-7, 10, and 18 seem inconsistent with certain Babylonian chronicles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) Hadoram.--Kings, "Adoram." LXX. (Vat.), Adoniram. (Comp. <a href="/1_kings/4-6.htm" title="And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.">1Kings 4:6</a>.)The tribute.--The levy (ha-mas).The children of Israel.--Kings, "all Israel."Made speed.--Had made speed.His chariot.--The (royal) chariot.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - Hadoram that was over the tribute ... stoned him... Rehoboam made speed... to flee. Hadoram was perhaps the same as Adoniram, son of Abda (<a href="/1_kings/4-6.htm">1 Kings 4:6</a>; <a href="/1_kings/5-14.htm">1 Kings 5:14</a>), but on the arbitrament of age this is less likely, and certainly it is very unlikely that he was one with Hadoram of <a href="/2_samuel/20-24.htm">2 Samuel 20:24</a>. Rehoboam must be supposed to have sent Hadoram either to make some "tribute" summons, or try some arrangement respecting it, or respecting conciliatory steps. The reception he met warns Rehoboam to make the quickest escape possible, and no doubt opens his eyes fully to what he has done. It was the remanet of his delusive self-confidence to send this collector of taxes to those who had begged some remission of taxation. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then King הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Rehoboam רְחַבְעָ֗ם (rə·ḥaḇ·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7346.htm">Strong's 7346: </a> Rehoboam -- 'a people are enlarged', a king of Judah sent out וַיִּשְׁלַ֞ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out Hadoram, הֲדֹרָם֙ (hă·ḏō·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1913.htm">Strong's 1913: </a> Hadoram -- a son of Joktan, also son of the king of Hamath who אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that was in charge עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against of the labor force, הַמַּ֔ס (ham·mas) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4522.htm">Strong's 4522: </a> Body of forced laborers, forced service, taskworkers, taskwork, serfdom but the Israelites בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son stoned וַיִּרְגְּמוּ־ (way·yir·gə·mū-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7275.htm">Strong's 7275: </a> To cast together, to lapidate him to death. וַיָּמֹ֑ת (way·yā·mōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill And King וְהַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (wə·ham·me·leḵ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Rehoboam רְחַבְעָ֗ם (rə·ḥaḇ·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7346.htm">Strong's 7346: </a> Rehoboam -- 'a people are enlarged', a king of Judah mounted לַֽעֲל֣וֹת (la·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively his chariot בַּמֶּרְכָּבָ֔ה (bam·mer·kā·ḇāh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4818.htm">Strong's 4818: </a> A chariot in haste הִתְאַמֵּץ֙ (hiṯ·’am·mêṣ) Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_553.htm">Strong's 553: </a> To be stout, strong, bold, alert and escaped לָנ֖וּס (lā·nūs) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> To flit, vanish away to Jerusalem. יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">2 Chronicles 10:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">2 Chronicles 10:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">2 Chronicles 10:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">2 Chronicles 10:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">2 Chronicles 10:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">2 Chronicles 10:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">2 Chronicles 10:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">2 Chronicles 10:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">2 Chronicles 10:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">2 Chronicles 10:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 10:18 Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram who was (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 10:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 10:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 10:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 10:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>