Adoniram in the Bible

Meaning: my Lord is most high; Lord of might and elevation

Exact Match

Adoniram was supervisor of the work crews. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the secretary.

Verse ConceptsRecordersForced Labour

And he sent them to Lebanon ten thousand a month by courses; a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home. And Adoniram was over the levy.

Verse ConceptsTens Of ThousandsOne MonthTwo To Four MonthsForced Labour

King Rehoboam sent Adoniram, the supervisor of the work crews, out after them, but all Israel stoned him to death. King Rehoboam managed to jump into his chariot and escape to Jerusalem.

Verse ConceptsChariotsHasty ActionForced LabourKilling Named Individuals

Then Rehoboam sent Adoniram, the overseer of the forced work; and he was stoned to death by all Israel. And King Rehoboam went quickly and got into his carriage to go in flight to Jerusalem.

Thematic Bible



and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.


and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.

and Adoram was over the forced labor, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the recorder;

He sent them to Lebanon, 10,000 a month in relays; they were in Lebanon a month and two months at home. And Adoniram was over the forced laborers.

Then King Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the forced labor, and all Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam made haste to mount his chariot to flee to Jerusalem.


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