And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses: a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home: and Adoniram was over the levy.
Key themes
WisdomJustice and mercyTempleIdolatry
Glossary
- Lebanon Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Jezzine.
- Adoniram Person
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(Adoram, 1 Kings 12:18 ), the son of Abda, was “over the tribute,” i. e., the levy or forced labour. He was stoned to death by the people of Israel ( 1 Kings 4:6 ; 5:14 ).