1 Kings 12:17
So the Israelites went home, but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah.
What it says
The Israelites go home, while Rehoboam continues to reign over the Israelites living in Judah's cities.
What it is doing
It defines the smaller realm left under Rehoboam.
In context
16When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: 17So the Israelites went home, but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. 18Then King Rehoboam sent out Adoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. 19So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David.