Adonijah means "my lord is Yahweh" in Hebrew. This is the name of one of King David's sons in the Old Testament. Though he was the eldest surviving son of David, he was passed over as heir to the throne in favour of Solomon.
Biblical namesake: Adonijah was a son of King David who attempted to claim the throne of Israel before Solomon was crowned. His story is remembered for its dramatic royal intrigue and succession. (1 Kings · 1 Kings 1-2)
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