Adoniram
Also called Adoram and Hadoram
Mentioned 1021–974 BC traditional (Jones)
One who was “over the tribute;” i.e., “over the levy.” He was stoned by the Israelites after they had revolted from Rehoboam (2 Chr. 10:18). Called also Adoram (2 Sam. 20:24) and Adoniram (1 Kings 4:6).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Mentioned in the era of the Kingdom, 1050–587 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Rehoboam, Abda, Ahilud, Ahishar, and Jehoshaphat.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Mentions
5 tagged verses in 3 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Adoniram 2Adoram 2Hadoram 5 |
| KJV | Adoniram 2Adoram 2Hadoram 4 |
| ASV | Adoniram 2Adoram 2Hadoram 4 |
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Every verse
All 5 tagged verses, by book, in canonical order. The Berean Standard Bible is shown; switch to the King James or American Standard Version.
2 Samuel1 verse
- 20:24
Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
1 Kings3 verses
- 4:6
Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
- 5:14
He sent them to Lebanon in monthly shifts of 10,000 men, so that they would spend one month in Lebanon and two months at home. And Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor.
- 12:18
Then 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.
2 Chronicles1 verse
- 10:18
Then King Rehoboam sent out Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
One who was “over the tribute;” i.e., “over the levy.” He was stoned by the Israelites after they had revolted from Rehoboam (2 Chr. 10:18). Called also Adoram (2 Sam. 20:24) and Adoniram (1 Kings 4:6).