What does 1 Kings 12:18 mean?

King Rehoboam sent out Adoniram, who was in charge of forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. Rehoboam barely escaped in his chariot and fled to Jerusalem. 1 Kings 12:18 - Modern Text Bible

(Rehoboam tries to assert control by sending his official, but the people kill him, and Rehoboam has to run for his life.)