Lexical Definition

‎אֲדֹרָם‎ ʼĂdôrâm (ad-o-rawm') Adoram N:N-M-P
contracted for ‎אֲדֹנִירָם‎

Adoram.

1) an officer of David
2) an officer of Rehoboam

Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
וַאֲדֹרָ֖ם and Adoram 2Sam.20.24
אֲדֹרָם֙ Adoram 1Kgs.12.18
Αδωράν Adoram LXX.2Sam.20.24

Extended Information

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎אֲדֹרָם‎ (contracted or corrupt, compare foregoing) same official, under David 2Sam 20:24, & Rehoboam 1Kgs 12:18 (= ‎הֲדֹרָם‎ 2Chr 10:18).

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Book Refs
2 Samuel 20:24
1 Kings 12:18
2 Chronicles 10:18

Profile

Male • Son of Abda • Official in charge of forced labor under David and Solomon

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Adoram, also known as Adoniram or Hadoram, was an official in charge of forced labor during the reigns of David, Solomon, and Rehoboam.

Adoram, also referred to as Adoniram or Hadoram, was a prominent official who served under three successive kings of Israel: David, Solomon, and Rehoboam. He is primarily known for his role in overseeing the forced labor used in various construction projects.

During King David's reign, Adoram was mentioned as being in charge of the forced labor (2 Samuel 20:24). This suggests that he was responsible for organizing and supervising the workers conscripted for royal building projects.

Under King Solomon, Adoram (called Adoniram in 1 Kings 4:6) continued to hold the position of being in charge of the forced labor. Solomon undertook extensive building projects, including the construction of the temple and his royal palace, which required a significant workforce. Adoniram was tasked with managing the labor force, which included both Israelites and foreign workers (1 Kings 5:13).

All entries for Adoram or Adoniram or Hadoram: אֲדֹרָם ☩ אֲדֹנִירָם ☩ הֲדוֹרָם