Bible Dictionary
Adalia
Adalia was one of the ten sons of Haman who were put to death by the Jews during the deliverance commemorated in Esther.
Definition
Adalia was one of Haman’s ten sons.
Biblical Usage
He is listed among Haman’s sons who were put to death by the Jews in Esther 9:8.
Historical Background
The name is given in the form ‘adhalya’ and is described as probably Persian. The supplied material also records an older explanation, “a fire-god.”
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a fire-god), the fifth son of Haman. (Esther 9:8)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-da-li'-a ('adhalya', probably a Persian name, meaning unknown): One of the ten sons of Haman who were put to death by the Jews (Es 9:8).</p>