17
But as for the Bnei Yisroel that dwelt in the towns of Yehudah, Rechav’am reigned over them.
18
Then HaMelech Rechav’am sent Hadoram [I Kgs 12:18 "Adoram"] who was over the mas (tax, tribute); and the Bnei Yisroel stoned him with stones, that he died. But HaMelech Rechav’am made speed to get up into his merkavah, to escape to Yerushalayim.
19
And Yisroel rebelled against the Bais Dovid unto Hayom Hazeh.
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