adoniram Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
adoniram in Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Adoram, 1 Kings 12:18), the son of Abda, was "over the tribute," i.e., the levy or forced labour. He was stoned to death by the people of Israel (1 Kings 4:6; 5:14)
adoniram in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(lord of heights), #1Ki 4:6| by an unusual contraction ADORAM, #2Sa 20:24| and 1Kin 12:18 also HADORAM, #2Ch 10:18| chief receiver of the tribute during the reigns of David, #2Sa 20:24| Solomon, #1Ki 4:6| and Rehoboam. #1Ki 12:18| This last monarch sent him to collect the tribute from the rebellious Israelites, by whom he was stoned to death, (B.C. 1014-973.)
adoniram in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
ADONI'RAM . See Adoram.
adoniram in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
Son of Abda; over the tribute for about 47 years under David, Solomon, and Rehoboam; also over Solomon's levy of 30,000 sent by ten thousands monthly to cut timber in Lebanon (1 Kings 4:6). Contracted into ADORAM (2 Samuel 20:24) and HADORAM. Stoned by the people of Israel when sent by Rehoboam to collect the tribute which had been their chief ground of complaint against the king (1 Kings 12:18; 2 Chronicles 10:18).