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Adoniram
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
(Adoram, 1 Kings 12:18), the son of Abda, was “over the tribute,” i.e., the levy or forced labour. He was stoned to death by the people of Israel (1 Kings 4:6; 5:14)
Scripture references
Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(lord of heights), (1 Kings 4:6) by an unusual contraction Adoram, (2 Samuel 20:24) and 1Kin 12:18 Also Hadoram, (2 Chronicles 10:18) chief receiver of the tribute during the reigns of David, (2 Samuel 20:24) Solomon, (1 Kings 4:6) and Rehoboam. (1 Kings 12:18) This last monarch sent him to collect the tribute from the rebellious Israelites, by whom he was stoned to death, (B.C. 1014-973.)
Scripture references
Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
ADONI'RAM. See Adoram.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
my Lord is most high; Lord of might and elevation
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
ADONI'RAM. See Adoram.