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



And Ahishar was over the household. And Adoniram the son of Abda was over the forced labor.


And Ahishar was over the household. And Adoniram the son of Abda was over the forced labor.

And Adoram was over the tribute. And Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder.

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

And King Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute. And all Israel stoned him with stones so that he died. And King Rehoboam made haste to go up to get into a chariot to flee to Jerusalem.


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