Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Servant. (1.) The father of Adoniram, whom Solomon set over the tribute (1 Kings 4:6); i.e., the forced labour (R.V., “levy”). (2.) A Levite of the family of Jeduthun (Neh. 11:17), also called Obadiah (1 Chr. 9:16).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)
AB'DA (servant, Chaldee form). 1. Father of Adoniram. 1 Kgs 4:6. Son of Shammua, Neh 11:17; called Obadiah in 1 Chr 9:16.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
a servant; servitude
Schaff's Bible Dictionary
AB'DA (servant, Chaldee form). 1. Father of Adoniram. 1 Kgs 4:6.