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



Ahishar, in charge of the palace;
and Adoniram son of Abda, in charge of forced labor.


Ahishar, in charge of the palace;
and Adoniram son of Abda, in charge of forced labor.

Adoram was in charge of forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;

He sent 10,000 to Lebanon each month in shifts; one month they were in Lebanon, two months they were at home. Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor.

Then King Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was in charge of forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. King Rehoboam managed to get into the chariot and flee to Jerusalem.


References

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Smith

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