Adoniram in the Bible.

One who was “over the tribute;” i.e., “over the levy.” He was stoned by the Israelites after they had revolted from Rehoboam. The King James Version names Adoniram in 5 verses, from 2 Samuel 20:24 to 2 Chronicles 10:18.

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Adoniram’s family.

Father

Abda

Himself

Adoniram

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Who Adoniram was.

One who was “over the tribute;” i.e., “over the levy.” He was stoned by the Israelites after they had revolted from Rehoboam (2 Chr. 10:18). Called also Adoram (2 Sam. 20:24) and Adoniram (1 Kings 4:6).

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Places in Adoniram’s story.

Jerusalemnamed with him in 2 verses
Lebanonnamed with him in 1 verse

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All 5 verses that name Adoniram.

2 Samuel 1

2 Samuel 20:24And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:

1 Kings 3

1 Kings 4:6And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
1 Kings 5:14And 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.
1 Kings 12:18Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 1

2 Chronicles 10:18Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram that was over the tribute; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. But king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.

Questions about Adoniram.

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Who was Adoniram’s father?

Abda.

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