hadoram Summary and Overview

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).

(noble honor). 1. The fifth son of Joktan. #Ge 10:27; 1Ch 1:21| His settlements, unlike those of many of Joktan's sons, have not been identified. 2. Son of Tou or Toi king of Hamath; his father's ambassador to congratulate David on his victory over Hadarezer king of Zobah. #1Ch 18:10| (B.C. 1035.) 3. The form assumed in Chronicles by the name of the intendant of taxes under David, Solomon and Rehoboam. #2Ch 10:18| In Kings the name is given in the longer form of ADONIRAM, but in Samuel, #2Sa 20:24| as ADORAM.

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. 1. The son of Tou or Toi, king of Hamath, 1 Chr 18:10; called Joram in 2 Sam 8:10. 2. The tax-collector stoned after Jeroboam's rebellion, 2 Chr 10:18; called Adoniram, 1 Kgs 4:6, and Adoram, 2 Sam 20:24.

1. Son of Tou or Toi, king of Hamath; sent to congratulate David on his victory over Hadarezer (1 Chronicles 28:10), bearing costly presents in gold, silver, and brass (antiques according to Josephus). More likely to be the true name than "Jeram," which contains the name of Jehovah (2 Samuel 8:10). 2. The contracted form of Adoniram (2 Samuel 20:24; 1 Kings 4:6; 1 Kings 12:18). Over the tribute, under David, Solomon, and Rehoboam. Stoned to death when sent as one of the old or moderate party, to appease the sedition; the choice of the superintendent of taxes for the purpose was consistent with the general lack of tact in Rehoboam.