Old Testament
Abda
An official serving as the father of Adoniram, who was in charge of forced labor under King Solomon.
Abda is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:6 as the father of Adoniram, the official overseeing the forced labor levy during Solomon's reign. His significance is limited to this genealogical note within the list of Solomon's administrative cabinet. The text provides no further biographical details regarding his life or specific duties.
In the text
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- First appears
- 1 Kings 4:6
- Last appears
- 1 Kings 4:6
Where Abda appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
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- Naboth18 versesA Jezreelite who refused to sell his ancestral vineyard to King Ahab, leading to his unjust execution.
- Achish16 versesThe Philistine king of Gath who provided sanctuary to David while he was fleeing from King Saul.
- Abishag5 versesA young Shunammite woman chosen to serve as a nurse and companion to King David in his final days.
- Ginath2 versesA man whose followers unsuccessfully contested Omri for the throne of Israel after Zimri's death.
- Tahpenes2 versesAn Egyptian queen who raised the son of Hadad the Edomite in the court of Pharaoh.
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