Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(noble honor).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
HADO'RAM (fire-worshippers ?). 1. The fifth son of Joktan. Gen 10:27; 1 Chr 1:21. The tribe which sprang from him were probably the Adramitae, who lived on the south coast of Arabia. The son of Tou or Toi, king of Hamath, 1 Chr 18:10; called Joram in 2 Sam 8:10. The tax-collector stoned after Jeroboam's rebellion, 2 Chr 10:18; called Adoniram, 1 Kgs 4:6, and Adoram, 2 Sam 20:24.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
their beauty; their power