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Selected Verse: 2 Samuel 20:24 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 2Sa 20:24 |
King James |
And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder: |
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| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
| Adoram - Not mentioned before by name or office. Apparently, therefore, the office was not instituted until the latter part of David's reign, and its duties probably were the collection of the tribute imposed upon vanquished nations, or the command of the forced levies employed in public works. Adoram was stoned to death in the beginning of the reign of Rehoboam Kg1 12:18. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
Adoram was over the tribute - Probably the chief receiver of the taxes; or Chancellor of the Exchequer, as we term it.
Jehoshaphat - recorder - The registrar of public events. |
18 Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.