Adoniram in the Bible

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

Exact Match

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

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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