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Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898–1904) · Public Domain

Adoniram, adoram

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898–1904)· Public Domain

The latter nnme occurs 2 S 20'-", 1 K 12", and is probably a corruption of Adoniram. The LXX supjiorts this view, reading 'hSuoapa^, 2 S 20", 1 K 4» 5" (Heb. BTjnit), 1 K 12" (B 'ApoAi, A ' kSuvipaii), and in the parallel 2 Ch 10" 'ASui/fipaM (Heb. oyic, Hadorani). A. was 'over the levy,' that is, he superintended the levies employed in the public works during the reigns of David, Solomon, and Rehoboani. He waa stoned to death by the rebellious Igr. when sent to them by Rehoboam (1 K 12"). J.

F. Stenning.

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