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Abda

A man, in the time of the United Monarchy · named in 1 verse

the name means work Strong's Lexicon

Abda was the father of Adoram (or 'Adoniram'), who was in charge of forced labor during Solomon's reign.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Servant. (1.) The father of Adoniram, whom Solomon set over the tribute (1 Kings 4:6); i.e., the forced labour (R.V., "levy").

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

Family

Children Adoram

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First named at 1 Kings 4:6.

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