^{16 Ref} And all Israel see that the king hath not hearkened unto them, and the people send the king back word, saying, `What portion have we in David? yea, there is no inheritance in the son of Jesse; to thy tents, O Israel; now see thy house, O David!' and Israel goeth to its tents.

^{17 Ref} As to the sons of Israel, those dwelling in the cities of Judah -- over them reign doth Rehoboam.

^{18 Ref} And king Rehoboam sendeth Adoram who `is' over the tribute, and all Israel cast at him stones, and he dieth; and king Rehoboam hath strengthened himself to go up into a chariot to flee to Jerusalem;

^{19 Ref} and Israel transgresseth against the house of David unto this day.