Adoniram in the Bible

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

Exact Match

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

Thematic Bible



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


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

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

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

Then King Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was in charge of the forced labor [to represent him], and all Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam quickly mounted his chariot to escape to Jerusalem.


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