King James Version
1 Kings 12:17 in the King James Version says “But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.” — study this verse from 1 Kings chapter 12 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.”
1 Kings 12:17 · KJV
Wherefore the king hearkened not unto the people; for the cause was from the LORD, that he might perform his saying, which the LORD spake by Ahijah the Shilonite unto Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.
But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.
Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. made: Heb. strengthened himself
So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. rebelled: or, fell away
KJV Study — Public Domain
“But as for the children”
H1121a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
“of Israel”
H3478he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
“which dwelt”
H3427properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
“in the cities”
H5892a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
“of Judah”
H3063jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
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