1 Kings 12
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 22
Chapter Summary
The Israelites, assembled at Shechem to crown Rehoboam, ask relief from burdens. Rehoboam answers roughly. Revolting, ten tribes leave, they kill Adoram, and cause Rehoboam to flee.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Solomon's son crowned at Shechem; rejects the elders' counsel, answers Israel harshly, and loses ten tribes
Son of Nebat recalled from Egypt; made king over Israel, sets up golden calves at Beth-el and Dan
Officer over the tribute sent by Rehoboam; stoned to death by all Israel
Man of God who forbids Rehoboam to war against the sons of Israel, for the division is from Jehovah
Late king whose hard yoke on Israel set up the revolt; Rehoboam is repeatedly called his son
Royal house Israel renounces ("what portion in David?"); only Judah stays loyal to his line
Timeline
Rehoboam travels to Shechem where all Israel has gathered to make him king.
1 Kings 12:1Jeroboam and the assembly of Israel ask Rehoboam to lighten the heavy yoke his father Solomon placed upon them.
1 Kings 12:2-5Rehoboam consults the elders, who advise him to speak kindly and serve the people so they will be his servants forever.
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