stoned him. One of the nine stonings recorded See note on Leviticus 24:14.
made speed. Hebrew strengthened himself.
to Jerusalem: from Shechem.
Related Commentaries of 1 Kings 12:18
1 Kings 12:18
18 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.