The meaning of “הֲדוֹרָם”
Understanding Hădôwrâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or הֲדֹרָם Hădôrâm (hado-rawm'); probably of foreign derivation Hadoram. - § Hadoram = "noble honour" - Hadoram, a son o...
הֲדוֹרָם
or הֲדֹרָם Hădôrâm (hado-rawm'); probably of foreign derivation Hadoram. - § Hadoram = "noble honour" - Hadoram, a son of Joktan, and the tribe descended from him 1) the 5th son of Joktan 2) a son of Tou, king of Hamath, was his father's ambassador to congratulate David on his victory over Hadarezer, king of Zobah 3) the intendant of taxes under David, Solomon, and Rehoboam; called also 'Adoniram' and 'Adoram'
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 10:27 | “And Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah,” Word: הֲדוֹרָם (Hădôwrâm) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:21 | “Hadoram also, and Uzal, and Diklah,” Word: הֲדוֹרָם (Hădôwrâm) | |
| 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.” Word: הֲדוֹרָם (Hădôwrâm) | |
| 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.” Word: הֲדוֹרָם (Hădôwrâm) |