Bible Dictionary
Adoniram
Adoniram was the official over Israel’s forced labor under David, Solomon, and Rehoboam. He was killed when Rehoboam sent him to collect the levy from the rebellious Israelites.
Biblical Usage
When Rehoboam sent Adoniram to collect the levy from the rebellious Israelites, they stoned him to death. His death followed the people’s protest against the burden of forced labor.
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