King James Bible Dictionary

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 Chronicles 18:10; called Joram 2 Samuel 8:10).

2. The fifth son of Joktan, the founder of an Arab tribe (Genesis 10:27; 1 Chronicles 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 Chronicles 10:18). Called also Adoram (2 Samuel 20:24) and Adoniram (1 Kings 4:6).

their beauty; their power

1. Descendant of Shem
Genesis 10:27; 1 Chronicles 1:21

2. Son of Ton, or Toi

General references
1 Chronicles 18:10

Called Joram
2 Samuel 8:10

3. Chief officer of the tribute under Rehoboam

General references
2 Chronicles 10:18

Probably identical with Adoniram
1 Kings 4:6; 1 Kings 5:14

Probably identical with Adoram
2 Samuel 20:24

(noble honor).

1. The fifth son of Joktan. (Genesis 10:27; 1 Chronicles 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. (1 Chronicles 18:10) (B.C. 1035.)
3. The form assumed in Chronicles by the name of the intendant of taxes under David, Solomon and Rehoboam. (2 Chronicles 10:18) In Kings the name is given in the longer form of ADONIRAM, but in Samuel, (2 Samuel 20:24) as ADORAM.