Hadoram
“Possibly "Hadhor (the fire-god) is exalted" or "noble honor"”
Summary
Hadoram is a name borne by three biblical figures: a descendant of Shem, the son of King Toi of Hamath, and Solomon's superintendent of forced labor who was stoned to death.
☩Son of Joktan
The first Hadoram was the fifth son of Joktan and a descendant of Shem, progenitor of an Arabian tribe. His settlements have been variously identified with the Adramitae on the southern shores of Arabia or other Arabian locations, though certainty remains elusive.
☩Son of Toi
Another Hadoram was the son of Toi (or Tou), king of Hamath. His father sent him to congratulate David on his victory over their common enemy Hadarezer, king of Syria, bearing valuable presents of gold, silver, and brass. In the parallel account in 2 Samuel, his name appears as Joram, which contains the name of Jehovah and may represent a Hebrew adaptation or honorific form.
☩Royal Tax Collector
A third Hadoram (also called Adoniram and Adoram) served as superintendent of forced labor under David, Solomon, and Rehoboam. When Rehoboam foolishly sent him to collect tribute from the rebellious northern tribes after refusing to lighten their burdens, the people stoned Hadoram to death. The choice of the tax superintendent for such a delicate diplomatic mission showed Rehoboam's utter lack of political wisdom.
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References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Hadoram," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.George Morrish, "Hadoram," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
- 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Hadoram," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
- 4.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Hadoram," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).