Adino
“His adorned one, or possibly a verb meaning 'he brandished'”
Summary
A name appearing in the account of David's mighty men, possibly a textual variant or description of Jashobeam who killed eight hundred men.
☩Textual Problem
The name Adino appears in 2 Samuel 23:8 in connection with David's mighty men. The passage is difficult and appears to be corrupted. The parallel passage in 1 Chronicles 11:11 reads 'Jashobeam, a Hachmonite' without mentioning Adino.
☩Interpretations
Some scholars view 'Adino the Eznite' as a proper name, while others believe these Hebrew words should be translated as 'he brandished his spear.' The Septuagint includes both names, suggesting an ancient textual tradition including Adino. Whether Adino and Jashobeam are the same person or different chiefs remains debated.
Related Verses1 mention
2 Samuel· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Adino," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Adino," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
- 3.George Morrish, "Adino," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).