Lexical Definition
עֲדִינָא ʻĂdîynâʼ (ad-ee-naw') Adina N:N-M-P
from עָדִין; effeminacy
Adina.
- § Adina = "slender"
- Adina, an Israelite
1) a chief of the Reubenites, and a captain of David
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עֲדִינָ֨א | Adina | 1Chr.11.42 |
| Αδεινά | Adina | LXX.1Chr.11.42 |
Extended Information
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עֲדִינָא proper name, masculine Reubenite captian, David's time, according to 1Chr 11:42, ᵐ5 Αδ(ε)ινα.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 11:42 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty men, a Reubenite leader
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Adina, the son of Shiza the Reubenite, was one of David's mighty men and a leader among the Reubenites.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.42;
- only referred to as Adina עֲדִינָא;
- a son of Shiza שִׁיזָא.
Adina, the son of Shiza, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:42 as one of David's mighty men. He was a Reubenite, belonging to one of the tribes of Israel that settled east of the Jordan River. Adina is described as a leader among the Reubenites, indicating his prominent position within his tribe.
The context of 1 Chronicles 11 is a list of David's mighty men, who were renowned for their military prowess and loyalty to the king. These warriors played a significant role in establishing and maintaining David's kingdom. Adina's inclusion in this list suggests that he was a skilled warrior who had demonstrated his valor in battle and his commitment to David's cause.
Apart from being mentioned as one of David's mighty men and a leader of the Reubenites, no other details are provided about Adina's life, family, or specific accomplishments. His presence in this list, however, underscores the importance of the support David received from various tribes and the unity of Israel under his leadership.
All entries for Adina: עֲדִינָא
Related Profiles:
- Shiza (father)