Adina עֲדִינָא
One of David's mighty men, a Reubenite leader
Biography
Adina, the son of Shiza, is mentioned in 1Ch.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.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 11:42
"Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲדִינָא | H5721 |
Adina
id's mighty men in which the Chronicler supplements the list given in 2 Samuel.
ad'-i-no, a-di'-no (`adhino, "his adorned one"): The senior of David's "mighty men." "Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite, against eight hundred slain at one time" (<re