Adonijah
[ ad-n-ahy-juh ]
noun
a son of David, put to death at the order of Solomon. 2 Samuel 3:4; 1 Kings 2:19–25.
- Also Douay Bible, Ad·o·ni·as [ad-n-ahy-uhs]. /ˌæd nˈaɪ əs/.
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How to use Adonijah in a sentence
Yea; of a new faith to such as thou; but a faith older than the Hebrew prophets to them that believe, Adonijah.
The Portland Sketch Book | VariousWhen Adonijah and his friends heard this they were filled with fear.
The Wonder Book of Bible Stories | Compiled by Logan MarshallI speak of Adonijah Wigglesworth, a most estimable young gentleman, an acquaintance whom thou would'st do well to cultivate.
Contemporary One-Act Plays | Sir James M. BarrieAdonijah leans back in his chair in supreme contentment at the turn affairs have taken.
Contemporary One-Act Plays | Sir James M. BarrieCompared with Adonijah he is a reed shaken in the winds, whereas Adonijah resembleth a tree planted by the river of waters.
Contemporary One-Act Plays | Sir James M. Barrie
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