151. Adoram

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Adoram: Adoram

Original Word: אֲדֹרָם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Adoram
Pronunciation: ah-do-RAHM
Phonetic Spelling: (ad-o-rawm')
Definition: Adoram
Meaning: Adoram

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Adoram

Contracted for 'Adoniyram; Adoram (or Adoniram), an Israelite -- Adoram.

see HEBREW 'Adoniyram

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
contr. for Adoniram
Definition
an Isr. leader
NASB Translation
Adoram (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אֲדֹרָם (contracted or corrupt, compare foregoing) same official, under David 2 Samuel 20:24, & Rehoboam 1 Kings 12:18 (= הֲדֹרָם2Chronicles 10:18).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אדר (adar), meaning "to be exalted" or "noble."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Adoram, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament context.

Usage: Adoram is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is associated with a high-ranking official in the administration of King David and King Solomon.

Context: Adoram is a biblical figure mentioned in the context of the united monarchy of Israel. He served as an official under King David and King Solomon, specifically overseeing the labor force. His role was significant in the administration of the kingdom, particularly in managing the workforce for large-scale building projects, such as the construction of the temple and other royal structures.

In 2 Samuel 20:24, Adoram is listed among the officials of King David, where he is referred to as being "in charge of the forced labor." This position indicates his responsibility for organizing and supervising the laborers who were conscripted for state projects.

Adoram's service continued into the reign of Solomon, as noted in 1 Kings 12:18. However, his tenure ended tragically during the reign of Solomon's son, Rehoboam. When Rehoboam ascended the throne, he faced a rebellion led by Jeroboam. In an attempt to assert his authority, Rehoboam sent Adoram to address the dissenting Israelites. The people, however, stoned Adoram to death, marking a pivotal moment in the division of the kingdom (1 Kings 12:18).

Adoram's story highlights the tensions and challenges of leadership during the transition from the united monarchy to the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah. His death symbolizes the rejection of Rehoboam's harsh policies and the beginning of a new era in Israel's history.

Forms and Transliterations

אֲדֹרָם֙ אדרם וַאֲדֹרָ֖ם ואדרם ’ă·ḏō·rām ’ăḏōrām adoRam vaadoRam wa’ăḏōrām wa·’ă·ḏō·rām

Englishman's Concordance

2 Samuel 20:24
HEB: וַאֲדֹרָ֖ם עַל־ הַמַּ֑ס
NAS: and Adoram was over the forced labor,
KJV: And Adoram [was] over the tribute:
INT: and Adoram was over the forced

1 Kings 12:18
HEB: רְחַבְעָ֗ם אֶת־ אֲדֹרָם֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר עַל־
NAS: Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over
KJV: sent Adoram, who [was] over the tribute;
INT: King Rehoboam Adoram who was over

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 151
2 Occurrences

’ă·ḏō·rām — 1 Occ.
wa·’ă·ḏō·rām — 1 Occ.