Man living at the time of the Patriarchs
Hadoram was a son of Joktan and a descendant of Shem, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles.
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Hadoram is mentioned in the genealogies found in Gen.10.27 and 1Ch.1.21 as one of the sons of Joktan, a descendant of Shem, the son of Noah. Joktan's descendants are listed as part of the Table of Nations, which records the spread of Noah's descendants after the flood. The descendants of Joktan are believed to have settled in the southern regions of the Arabian Peninsula. No further details are provided about Hadoram's life or his specific role in the family line. His mention in the genealogies serves to trace the lineage of Shem and to demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promise to Noah that his descendants would spread throughout the earth after the flood.
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Is exalted. (1.) The son of Tou, king of Hamath, sent by his father to congratulate David on his victory over Hadarezer, king of Syria (1 Chr. 18:10; called Joram 2 Sam. 8:10). (2.) The fifth son of Joktan, the founder of an Arab tribe (Gen. 10:27; 1 Chr. 1:21). (3.) One who was “over the tribute;” i.e., “over the levy.” He was stoned by the Israelites after they had revolted from Rehoboam (2 Chr. 10:18). Called also Adoram (2 Sam. 20:24) and Adoniram (1 Kings 4:6).
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HADO'RAM (fire-worshippers ?). 1. The fifth son of Joktan. Gen 10:27; 1 Chr 1:21. The tribe which sprang from him were probably the Adramitae, who lived on the south coast of Arabia. The son of Tou or Toi, king of Hamath, 1 Chr 18:10; called Joram in 2 Sam 8:10. The tax-collector stoned after Jeroboam's rebellion, 2 Chr 10:18; called Adoniram, 1 Kgs 4:6, and Adoram, 2 Sam 20:24.
HADO'RAM (fire-worshippers ?). 1. The fifth son of Joktan. Gen 10:27; 1 Chr 1:21. The tribe which sprang from him were probably the Adramitae, who lived on the south coast of Arabia. The son of Tou or Toi, king of Hamath, 1 Chr 18:10; called Joram in 2 Sam 8:10. The tax-collector stoned after Jeroboam's rebellion, 2 Chr 10:18; called Adoniram, 1 Kgs 4:6, and Adoram, 2 Sam 20:24.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1913
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,
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