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Adoram, also known as Adoniram or Hadoram, was an official in charge of forced labor during the reigns of David, Solomon, and Rehoboam.
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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 (2Sa.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 1Ki.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 (1Ki.5.13).
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ADO'RAM, contr. from ADONI'RAM (lord of height). 1. An officer of the customs under David. 2 Sam 20:24. An officer of Rehoboam's treasury (perhaps the son of the former), who was stoned to death by the people of Israel who followed Jeroboam. 1 Kgs 12:18. Some suppose him to have been the same with Adoniram, 1 Kgs 5:14, who was over the customs in Solomon's reign, and that the people were so indignant at the oppression they had suffered through his agency that they took this method of revenge.
ADO'RAM, contr. from ADONI'RAM (lord of height). 1. An officer of the customs under David. 2 Sam 20:24.
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5 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0151
Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
He sent them to Lebanon in monthly shifts of 10,000 men, so that they would spend one month in Lebanon and two months at home. And Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor.
Then King Rehoboam sent out Adoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem.
Then King Rehoboam sent out Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem.
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