Bible Dictionary
Adina
Adina was a Reubenite commander and one of David’s warriors. He was the son of Shiza and served as a chief with thirty men.
Definition
Adina was a Reubenite chief and one of David’s mighty men. He was the son of Shiza and had thirty men with him.
Biblical Usage
Adina is named in 1 Chronicles 11:42 among David’s warriors.
Historical Background
He belonged to the Reubenites, whose territory was east of the Jordan.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Slender, one of David’s warriors (1 Chr. 11:42), a Reubenite.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(slender), one of David’s captains beyond the Jordan, and a chief of the Reubenites. (1 Chronicles 11:42)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ad'-i-na, a-di'-na (`adhina', "adorned"). "Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him" (1Ch 11:42). This is in that part of the list of David's mighty men in which the Chronicler supplements the list given in 2 Samuel.</p>