Charles Spurgeon Commentary 1 Kings 12:18-20

"Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the men subject to taskwork; and all Israel stoned him to death with stones. And king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was returned, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only." — 1 Kings 12:18-20 (ASV)

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. So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.

See what mischief may be done by one foolish man; and let me add, see what evil may come from the ill conduct of a wise man. Some think that Rehoboam was Solomon's only son, though he had a multitude of wives. That I cannot tell; but it is a remarkable thing that so wise a man should have only one son mentioned here, and that he should be such a foolish one.

Yet what could be expected to come from such a family as Solomon's was? He whose own house is as disorderly as his was must expect that those who come after him will be no better than they should be. Blessed is that home where the Lord is the Master, where His law is loved, and His word is obeyed.