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Adoram

אֲדֹרָם/uh-DOR-am/

“Contracted form of Adoniram (my lord is exalted)”

Summary

A contracted form of Adoniram, the official over forced labor in Israel.

☩Identity

Adoram is a shortened form of the name Adoniram. The same official who served under David, Solomon, and Rehoboam is called by this contracted form in some passages. He was stoned to death by the rebellious Israelites at the time of the kingdom's division.

Key verses:2 Samuel 20:241 Kings 12:18

Related Verses2 mentions

2 Samuel· 1 verse

20:24

1 Kings· 1 verse

12:18

See Also

Adoniram stoned
Adoniram

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Adoram," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Adoram," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).