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Adnah

עַדְנָה · ad.nah · H5734G“eternal rest” Hitchcock's 18691 mention, all in 1 Chronicles

Who he was

Adnah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:20 as one of the Manassite leaders who joined David at Ziklag when he was seeking refuge from King Saul. Along with other warriors from the tribes of Benjamin and Judah, these Manassites defected to David and provided him with military support.

The context of 1Chronicles 12 describes the various groups of warriors who aligned themselves with David during his time of exile and his rise to power. These men were skilled in battle and loyal to David, recognizing him as the chosen leader of Israel.

Adnah's defection to David, along with the other Manassite leaders, demonstrates the growing support for David as the future king, even among the northern tribes. It also highlights David's ability to attract and inspire loyalty from a diverse group of warriors.

Apart from being listed as one of the Manassite leaders who joined David at Ziklag, no other information is provided about Adnah's background, family, or personal exploits.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

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

Delight.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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