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Adina

עֲדִינָא · a.di.na · H57211 mention, all in 1 Chronicles

Who he was

Adina, the son of Shiza, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:42 as one of David's mighty men. He was a Reubenite, belonging to one of the tribes of Israel that settled east of the Jordan River. Adina is described as a leader among the Reubenites, indicating his prominent position within his tribe.

The context of 1Chronicles 11 is a list of David's mighty men, who were renowned for their military prowess and loyalty to the king. These warriors played a significant role in establishing and maintaining David's kingdom. Adina's inclusion in this list suggests that he was a skilled warrior who had demonstrated his valor in battle and his commitment to David's cause.

Apart from being mentioned as one of David's mighty men and a leader of the Reubenites, no other details are provided about Adina's life, family, or specific accomplishments. His presence in this list, however, underscores the importance of the support David received from various tribes and the unity of Israel under his leadership.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Family

FatherShiza
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Every mention

1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

1 Chronicles 1 mention

What the dictionary says

Slender, one of David’s warriors (1 Chr. 11:42), a Reubenite.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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