Adoram אֲדֹרָם
Official in charge of forced labor under David and Solomon
Biography
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).
Family
In Scripture
3 biblical books2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 20:24
"Adoram was over the men subject to forced labor, Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the recorder,"
1 Kings 3 verses
- 1 Kings 12:18
"Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the men subject to forced labor; and all Israel stoned him to death with stones. King Rehoboam hurried to get himself up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem."
- 1 Kings 4:6
"Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor."
- 1 Kings 5:14
"He sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses; for a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home; and Adoniram was over the men subject to forced labor."
2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 10:18
"Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was over the men subject to forced labor; and the children of Israel stoned him to death with stones. King Rehoboam hurried to get himself up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲדֹרָם | H0151 |
| Named | Hebrew | אֲדֹנִירָם | H0141 |
| Named | Hebrew | הֲדֹרָם | H1913B |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)