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Adoniram worked for both David (2 Samuel 20:24) and Solomon (1 Kings 4:6; 5:13–14). His death by stoning highlighted Rehoboam's mistake in sending the disliked labor supervisor to restore order in the north.
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Adoram: Official in charge of forced labor under David and Solomon Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Rehoboam: Son of Solomon, first king of Judah
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Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Adoniram Adoram Judaism Kings, Books of First and Second Taskmaster Warfare
Topics
Adoniram: Also Called Adoram, a Tax Gatherer Canaan: Land of Into Two Kingdoms, Judah and Israel Chariots: Kings Used, in Common Citizens: Wicked: Israelites Government: God In in Dividing the Jewish Nation Into Two Different Countries Jeroboam: Recalled from Egypt by the Ten Tribes on Account of Disaffection Toward Rehoboam King: Taxes Kings: Officers of Overseer of the Tribute Kings: Who Reigned Over all Israel: Rehoboam (First Part of his Reign) Rebellion: Revolt of the Ten Tribes Rehoboam: Ten Tribes, Under the Leadership of Jeroboam, Successfully Revolt From Revolt of the Ten Tribes Tax: Resisted by Israelites The Tribes of Israel: Remained As One People Until the Reign of Rehoboam Treason of the Israelites Against Rehoboam Tribute: when Oppressive Frequently Led to Rebellion