Abda Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Abda was the father of Adoram (or 'Adoniram'), who was in charge of forced labor during Solomon's reign.
father of Adoniram (1KI 4:6)
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Abda
a servant; servitude
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Abda
· Also called · H5653 none · 1KI 4:6 servant of y-h-v-h
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עַבְדָּא
abəda · H5653 · 1KI 4:6 servant of y-h-v-h
- he עַבְדָּא · H5653G
- el Εφρα Ephra · none · 1KI 4:6
- bg Авда
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SDA Books (3)
Awaiting permission to publishLinked through an explicitly cited Bible passage
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 2 2SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 5 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 3SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 1 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 5 5SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 1 bibliographic references from the official index
Abda Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Abda is mentioned only once in the Bible, in 1Ki 4:6, as the father of Adoram (or 'Adoniram'). He was one of King Solomon's officials, responsible for overseeing the forced labor used in Solomon's building projects.
Abda 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The father of Adoniram, whom Solomon set over the tribute (1 Kings 4:6); i.e., the forced labour (R.V., “levy”).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Abda_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Abda@1Ki.4.6) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, abda_4)