1 Kings 12:17 net — (Rehoboam continued to rule over the Israelites who lived in the cities of Judah.)

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"(Rehoboam continued to rule over the Israelites who lived in the cities of Judah.)"

— 1 Kings 12:17, NET Bible

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1 Kings 12 — Context

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and followed the advice of the younger ones. He said,“My father imposed heavy demands on you; I will make them even heavier. My father punished you with ordinary whips; I will punish you with whips that really sting your flesh.”

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The king refused to listen to the people, because the LORD was instigating this turn of events so that he might bring to pass the prophetic announcement he had made through Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam son of Nebat.

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When all Israel saw that the king refused to listen to them, the people answered the king,“We have no portion in David, no share in the son of Jesse! Return to your homes, O Israel! Now, look after your own dynasty, O David!” So Israel returned to their homes.

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(Rehoboam continued to rule over the Israelites who lived in the cities of Judah.)

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King Rehoboam sent Adoniram, the supervisor of the work crews, out after them, but all Israel stoned him to death. King Rehoboam managed to jump into his chariot and escape to Jerusalem.

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So Israel has been in rebellion against the Davidic dynasty to this very day.

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When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. No one except the tribe of Judah remained loyal to the Davidic dynasty.

1 Kings 12:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 12:17 say?
1 Kings 12:17 in the NET Bible reads: “(Rehoboam continued to rule over the Israelites who lived in the cities of Judah.)”
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 (NET): “(Rehoboam continued to rule over the Israelites who lived in the cities of Judah.)” 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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