Atomic Bible

Official in charge of forced labor under David and Solomon

Adoram

Named in 5 verses across 3 books, first in 2 Samuel 20:24.

אֲדֹרָםAdoram

אֲדֹנִירָםAdoniram

הֲדֹרָםHadoram

Also called Adoniram, Hadoram.

The name means “their beauty; their power.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

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Abda

About Adoram Written by AI

Adoram, also referred to as Adoniram or Hadoram, was a prominent official who served under three successive kings of Israel: David, Solomon, and Rehoboam. He is primarily known for his role in overseeing the forced labor used in various construction projects. During King David's reign, Adoram was mentioned as being in charge of the forced labor (2 Samuel 20:24). This suggests that he was responsible for organizing and supervising the workers conscripted for royal building projects. Under King Solomon, Adoram (called Adoniram in 1 Kings 4:6) continued to hold the position of being in charge of the forced labor. Solomon undertook extensive building projects, including the construction of the temple and his royal palace, which required a significant workforce. Adoniram was tasked with managing the labor force, which included both Israelites and foreign workers (1 Kings 5:13).

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

See ADONIRAM.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. 2 Samuel 20:24

    Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;

  2. 1 Kings 4:6

    Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.

  3. 1 Kings 5:14

    He sent them to Lebanon in monthly shifts of 10,000 men, so that they would spend one month in Lebanon and two months at home. And Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor.

  4. 1 Kings 12:18

    Then King Rehoboam sent out Adoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem.

  5. 2 Chronicles 10:18

    Then King Rehoboam sent out Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.