Adonijah
Adonijah in the Bible — fourth-born son of King David (2SA 3:4). Adonijah belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 5 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “the Lord is my master”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 5 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Biography
The fourth son of David and Haggith, Adonijah attempted to seize the throne as David aged, despite knowing that Solomon was chosen as heir. He held a coronation feast but was stopped when Nathan and Bathsheba alerted David, who immediately had Solomon crowned. Later, Adonijah's request for David's concubine led Solomon to have him executed.
Significance
Adonijah's failed coup demonstrates the importance of submitting to God's chosen leader and the dangers of ambition and presumption.
Key Events
Names & Labels (2)
- Hebrew
- אֲדֹנִיָּה
- Transliteration
- adoniyah
- Meaning
- [my] lord is y-h-v-h
- Greek
- Ορνια
- Reference
- 2SA 3:4
- Strong's
- H138
- Hebrew
- מֶּלֶךְ אֲדֹנִיָּהוּ
- Transliteration
- melek adoniyahu
- Meaning
- king Adonijah
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς Αδωνιας
- Reference
- 1KI 1:25
- Strong's
- H4428, H0138
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Adonijah in the Bible?
Adonijah is described in the Bible as fourth-born son of King David (2SA 3:4). Adonijah belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Adonijah mean?
The name Adonijah means “the Lord is my master” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.