Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(lord of justice). The Amorite king of Jerusalem who formed a league against Joshua, and was slain (Josh. 10:1-27).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
The Canaanitish king of Jerusalem. Hearing of the destruction of Ai, he called four kings to his aid to punish Gibeon for making peace with Israel. Gibeon sent to Joshua for help and the five kings were overcome. They took shelter in a cave but were taken from thence, and, after the captains of Israel had placed their feet on their necks, they were slain (Josh. 10:1-27). Letters from Adonizedec entreating the king of Egypt to send soldiers to defend him from the Abiri (Hebrews) have been found among the Tell Amarna Tablets (see under EGYPT). These letters give a vivid account, from a Canaanitish point of view, of the wars which took place when Joshua took possession of the land.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
’Adoniy-Tsedeq
Phonic:
ad-o’’-nee-tseh’-dek
Meaning:
from 113 and 6664; lord of justice; Adoni-Tsedek, a Canaanitish king
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
lord of righteousness
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
The Lord of justice or of righteousness:―a Canaanitish king, Josh. 10:1. {Dominus iustitiae}