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Hadoram

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: H By: George A. Morrish

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1. Son of Joktan, of the family of Shem (Gen. 10:27²⁷And Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah, (Genesis 10:27); 1 Chron. 1:21²¹Hadoram also, and Uzal, and Diklah, (1 Chronicles 1:21)).

2. Son of Tou or Toi king of Hamath: he was sent to congratulate David on his victory over Hadarezer (1 Chron. 18:10¹⁰He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to inquire 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. (1 Chronicles 18:10)). The same as JORAM in 2 Samuel 8:10¹⁰Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass: (2 Samuel 8:10).

3. Chief officer over the tribute in the days of Solomon. He lost his life at the division of the kingdom (2 Chron. 10:18¹⁸Then 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. (2 Chronicles 10:18)). Apparently the same as ADORAM in 2 Samuel 20:24²⁴And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder: (2 Samuel 20:24), and ADONIRAM in 1 Kings 4:6⁶And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute. (1 Kings 4:6).

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