17. But Rehoboam reigned over the Israelites who dwelt in the cities of Judah.
18. Then King Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute [taskmaster over the forced labor], and all Israel stoned him to death with stones. So King Rehoboam hastened to get into his chariot to flee to Jerusalem.
19. So Israel has rebelled against the house of David to this day.