Overview
The Bible addresses adar across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Esther, 1 Chronicles and Ezra. Closely related themes include Months, Temple, the Second, Feast of Purim, or Lots, the and Massacre. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Ahasuerus, Darius and Haman.
Key Bible verses about adar
Old Testament
1 Chronicles
Esther
In the first month, that is, the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of king Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that is, the lot, before Haman from day to day, and from month to month, to the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar.
Upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar.
Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them;)
People in the Bible and adar
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying adar for yourself
- Begin with 1 Chronicles 8:3, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Esther, 1 Chronicles and Ezra each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Ahasuerus, Darius and Haman and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Months, Temple, the Second, Feast of Purim, or Lots, the and Massacre.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about adar?
The Bible addresses adar across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Esther, 1 Chronicles and Ezra. Closely related themes include Months, Temple, the Second, Feast of Purim, or Lots, the and Massacre. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Ahasuerus, Darius and Haman.
How many Bible verses are about adar?
The Bible references adar in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention adar?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Chronicles 8:3: “And the sons of Bela were, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, Addar: or, Ard.Gen.26.21”
Which people in the Bible are associated with adar?
Ahasuerus, Darius and Haman.
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