The son of Abda who was an official during the reigns of kings David, Solomon, and Rehoboam. The people killed him with stones during a rebellion against King Rehoboam.
About Adoram
An alternate spelling of Adoniram (2 Samuel 20:24 and 1 Kings 12:18).
See Adoniram.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Abda (Father of Adoniram)
Key References
Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
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.
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.
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.
All Scripture References (5)
2 Samuel (1)
Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
1 Kings (3)
Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
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.
2 Chronicles (1)
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.