Lexical Definition

‎אֲדוֹרַיִם‎ ʼĂdôwrayim (ad-o-rah'-yim) Adoraim ^N:N--L
dual from ‎אָדַר‎ (in the sense of eminence); double mound

Adoraim.

• § Adoraim = "double glory"
• Adorajim, a place in Palestine

1) city in Judah fortified by Rehoboam about 5 miles or 8 km SW of Hebron

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎אֲדֹורַ֫יִם‎ proper name, of a location (two hills ?) city in Judah 2Chr 11:9 (compare Ἀδωρα, Δωρα, Jos^{Ant. «JOSEPHUS:Antiquities 8:10»viii. 10}. 1, «JOSEPHUS:Antiquities 14:5»xiv. 5. 3); now Dûra, west of Hebron, Rob^{BR II, 215}.

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Adoraim • A fortified city built by Rehoboam in Judah.

Adoraim, one of the cities fortified by King Rehoboam in Judah.

• A location only mentioned at 2Ch.11.9;
• only referred to as Adoraim אֲדוֹרַיִם.
  

Adoraim is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 11:9 as one of the cities that King Rehoboam, son of Solomon, fortified in the kingdom of Judah. After the division of the kingdom following Solomon's death, Rehoboam strengthened the defenses of Judah by building fortified cities, including Adoraim. These cities were strategically located to protect Judah's borders and key routes from potential attacks by the northern kingdom of Israel or other enemies.

The exact location of Adoraim is not specified in the Bible, but it was likely situated in the hill country of Judah, possibly southwest of Hebron. The name Adoraim means "two mounds" or "double honor," perhaps referring to the city's topography or its importance. This mention in the context of Rehoboam's fortifications suggests it played a role in the defense of the southern kingdom.

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