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 Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the levy-service.

Verse ConceptsOfficersPalacesForced Labour

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

Verse ConceptsTens Of ThousandsOne MonthTwo To Four MonthsForced Labour

Then King Rehoboam sent Adoniram who was over the tribute, but all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died, - King Rehoboam, therefore, hastily mounted his chariot, to flee unto 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 was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram the son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.


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

and Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the recorder;

And he sent them to Lebanon, 10,000 a month in shifts. They would be a month in Lebanon and two months at home. Adoniram was in charge of the draft.

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


References

Hastings

Easton

American

Fausets

Morish

Smith

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