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. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Rehoboam.
Key Bible verses about adoniram
Old Testament
1 Kings
And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute. tribute: or, levy
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. made: Heb. strengthened himself
People in the Bible and adoniram
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
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.
- Consider the lives of Rehoboam and how their stories intersect with it.
- 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. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Rehoboam.
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: recorder: or, remembrancer”
Which people in the Bible are associated with adoniram?
Rehoboam.
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