Adoni’ram (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.)
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Bibliography Information Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Adoni’ram'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". <http://classic.studylight.org/dic/sbd/view.cgi?number=T120>. 1901. |