Hadoram, son of Joktan
The name Hadoram means “their beauty; their power.” Hadoram is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Genesis 10:27.
Family of Hadoram
Who was Hadoram?
Is exalted. (1.) The son of Tou, king of Hamath, sent by his father to congratulate David on his victory over Hadarezer, king of Syria (1 Chr. 18:10; called Joram 2 Sam. 8:10).
(2.) The fifth son of Joktan, the founder of an Arab tribe (Gen. 10:27; 1 Chr. 1:21).
(3.) One who was “over the tribute;” i.e., “over the levy.” He was stoned by the Israelites after they had revolted from Rehoboam (2 Chr. 10:18). Called also Adoram (2 Sam. 20:24) and Adoniram (1 Kings 4:6).
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Hadoram
- Genesis 10:27
And Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah,
- 1 Chronicles 1:21
Hadoram also, and Uzal, and Diklah,