Bible Dictionary

Adoniram

(Adoram, 1 Kings 12:18), the son of Abda, was “over the tribute,” i.e., the levy or forced labour. He was stoned to death by the people of Israel (1 Kings 4:6; 5:14)

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

, the levy or forced labour.

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

(lord of heights), (1 Kings 4:6) by an unusual contraction Adoram, (2 Samuel 20:24) and 1Kin 12:18 Also Hadoram, (2 Chronicles 10:18) chief receiver of the tribute during the reigns of David, (2 Samuel 20:24) Solomon, (1 Kings 4:6) and Rehoboam.

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary

ADONI'RAM. See Adoram.

Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)

my Lord is most high; Lord of might and elevation