Overview
The Bible addresses adoniram across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Kings and 2 Samuel. Closely related themes include Tribute, Officer, Civil, Ahilud and Secretary.
Key Bible verses about adoniram
Old Testament
2 Samuel
1 Kings
And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses: a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home: and Adoniram was over the levy.
Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying adoniram for yourself
- Begin with 2 Samuel 20:24, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Kings and 2 Samuel each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Tribute, Officer, Civil, Ahilud and Secretary.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about adoniram?
The Bible addresses adoniram across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Kings and 2 Samuel. Closely related themes include Tribute, Officer, Civil, Ahilud and Secretary.
How many Bible verses are about adoniram?
The Bible references adoniram in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention adoniram?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Samuel 20:24: “And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:”
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