Servant. The father of Adoniram, whom Solomon set over the tribute (1 Kings 4:6); i.e., the forced labour (RSV, "levy"). A Levite of the family of Jeduthun (Nehemiah 11:17), also called Obadiah (1 Chronicles 9:16).

Father of Adoniram. (1 Kings 4:6) Son of Shammua, (Nehemiah 11:17) called Obadiah in (1 Chronicles 9:16)