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 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

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



And Ahishar is over the household, and Adoniram son of Abda is over the tribute.


And Ahishar is over the household, and Adoniram son of Abda is over the tribute.

and Adoram is over the tribute, and Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud is the remembrancer,

and he sendeth them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month, by changes, a month they are in Lebanon, two months in their own house; and Adoniram is over the tribute.

And king Rehoboam sendeth Adoram who is over the tribute, and all Israel cast at him stones, and he dieth; and king Rehoboam hath strengthened himself to go up into a chariot to flee to Jerusalem;


References

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