Adoniram in the Bible
Meaning: my Lord is most high; Lord of might and elevation
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Adoniram was supervisor of the work crews. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the secretary.
And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
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.
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.
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.
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Abda » Father of » adoniram
and Adoniram son of Abda, in charge of forced labor.
adoniram » Also called adoram, a tax gatherer
and Adoniram son of Abda, in charge of forced labor.