One of David's mighty men, a Reubenite leader
Adina
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 11:42.
עֲדִינָאAdina
- Father
- Shiza
About Adina Written by AI
Adina, the son of Shiza, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:42 as one of David's mighty men. He was a Reubenite, belonging to one of the tribes of Israel that settled east of the Jordan River. Adina is described as a leader among the Reubenites, indicating his prominent position within his tribe. The context of 1Chronicles 11 is a list of David's mighty men, who were renowned for their military prowess and loyalty to the king. These warriors played a significant role in establishing and maintaining David's kingdom. Adina's inclusion in this list suggests that he was a skilled warrior who had demonstrated his valor in battle and his commitment to David's cause. Apart from being mentioned as one of David's mighty men and a leader of the Reubenites, no other details are provided about Adina's life, family, or specific accomplishments. His presence in this list, however, underscores the importance of the support David received from various tribes and the unity of Israel under his leadership.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Slender, one of David’s warriors (1 Chr. 11:42), a Reubenite.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 11:42
Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, chief of the Reubenites, and the thirty with him,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.