Bible Dictionary
Adnah
Adnah was a Manassite warrior who joined David at Ziklag and also the name of a high-ranking officer in Jehoshaphat’s army.
Definition
Adnah was the name of a Manassite warrior who joined David and of a high-ranking officer under Jehoshaphat.
Biblical Usage
The Manassite Adnah deserted Saul and joined David’s forces at Ziklag. The other Adnah was an officer of Jehoshaphat’s army, perhaps its commander-in-chief.
Historical Background
The two men are distinguished by their tribal and political settings: one belonged to David’s forces, while the other served in the army of Judah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Delight. (1.) A chief of the tribe of Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:20). (2.) A general under Jehoshaphat, chief over 300,000 men (2 Chr. 17:14).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(pleasure).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ad'-na (`adhnach, "pleasure"; Edna):</p><p>(1) A warrior of the tribe of Manasseh, who deserted Saul and joined David's forces at Ziklag (1Ch 12:20,21)</p><p>(2) An officer of high rank, perhaps the commander-in-chief of Jehoshaphat's army (2Ch 17:14). Here the spelling in Hebrew is `adhnah.</p>