Lux Domini
Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram that was over the tribute; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. But king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.

Key themes

PrayerJustice and mercyTempleReform

Glossary

Rehoboam Person

He enlarges the people, the successor of Solomon on the throne, and apparently his only son. He was the son of Naamah “the Ammonitess,” some well-known Ammonitish princess ( 1 Kings 14:21 ; 2 Chr. 12:13 ).

Hadoram Person

Is exalted. (1. ) The son of Tou, king of Hamath, sent by his father to congratulate David on his victory over Hadarezer, king of Syria ( 1 Chr. 18:10 ; called Joram 2 Sam. 8:10 ).

Jerusalem Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.