17
But Rehobo'am reigned over the people of Israel who dwelt in the cities of Judah.
18
Then King Rehobo'am sent Hador'am, who was taskmaster over the forced labor, and the people of Israel stoned him to death with stones. And King Rehobo'am made haste to mount his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.
19
So Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David to this day.
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