Adoni-zedek
The name Adoni-zedek means “justice of the Lord; lord of justice.” Adoni-zedek is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Joshua 10:1.
Key verses about Adoni-zedek
- Joshua 10:1
Now it came to pass, when Adoni–zedek king of Jerusalem had heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them;
- Joshua 10:3
Wherefore Adoni–zedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying,