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Hadoram
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 Kgs 4:6).
Named in the Bible
4 verses
- Genesis 10:27 And Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah,
- 1 Chronicles 1:21 Hadoram also, and Uzal, and Diklah,
- 1 Chronicles 18:10 He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass.
- 2 Chronicles 10:18 Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram that was over the tribute; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. But king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897), by Matthew George Easton.
