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1 Kings 12:17

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But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

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  1. 1 Kings 12:15

    Wherefore the king hearkened not unto the people; for the cause was from the Lord, that he might perform his saying, which the Lord spake by Ahijah the Shilonite unto Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

  2. 1 Kings 12:16

    So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.

  3. 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.

  4. 1 Kings 12:19

    So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day.

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