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.
Ver. 18. Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram.] But all too late.
“ Quid iuvat amisso claudere septa grege! ”
The people are a most dangerous and heady water when once it is out.