1 Kings 12:17 cpdv — But over all the sons of Israel who were living in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But over all the sons of Israel who were living in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned. "

— 1 Kings 12:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 12 — Context

14

And he spoke to them according to the counsel of the young men, saying: “My father weighed down your yoke, but I will add more to your yoke. My father cut you with whips, but I will beat you with scorpions.”

15

And the king did not acquiesce to the people. For the Lord had turned him away, so that he might raise up his word, which he had spoken by the hand of Ahijah, the Shilonite, to Jeroboam, the son of Nebat.

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And so the people, seeing that the king had not been willing to listen to them, responded to him, saying: “What part do we have in David? Or what inheritance do we have in the son of Jesse? Go to your own tents, O Israel. Now David, see to your own house.” And Israel went away to their own tents.

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But over all the sons of Israel who were living in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned.

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Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute. And all of Israel stoned him, and he died. Therefore, king Rehoboam hurrying, climbed into the chariot, and fled to Jerusalem.

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And Israel drew away from the house of David, even to the present day.

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And it happened that, when all of Israel had heard that Jeroboam had returned, gathering an assembly, they sent and called him, and they appointed him as king over all of Israel. And no one followed the house of David, except the tribe of Judah alone.

1 Kings 12:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 12:17 say?
1 Kings 12:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But over all the sons of Israel who were living in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned. ”
Where is 1 Kings 12:17 in the Bible?
1 Kings 12:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 12, verse 17.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 12:17.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 12:17 in?
1 Kings 12:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 12:17?
1 Kings 12:17 reads (CPDV): “But over all the sons of Israel who were living in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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