Abda
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Abda is a figure mentioned in the {{wikipedia:Books of Kings}} of the Bible. He is noted as the father of Adoniram, who was Solomon’s officer in charge of forced levy[1].
In Freemasonry, Abda's name is used in some of the higher degrees.[2] However, Lenning in the Encyclopedie der Freimaurerei is noted as being incorrect in stating that Abda is represented by one of the officers in the degree of Master in Israel, having confused Abda with his son Adoniram[3].
References
- ↑ "All the Men of the Bible - Bible Gateway". Bible Gateway. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
Abda [Ăb'dă]—servant or worshiper. Father of Adoniram, Solomon’s officer in charge of forced levy (1 Kings 4:6).
- ↑ Mackey, A. G. (1914). An Encyclopedia of Freemasonry and its Kindred Sciences: comprising the whole range of arts, sciences and literature as connected with the institution. New and rev. ed. / New York: Masonic History Co. (Public Domain)
- ↑ "Encyclopedia Masonica: ABDA". Universal Freemasonry. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
A word used in some of the high degrees. He was the father of Adoniram (see First Kings iv, 6). Lenning in the Encyclopedie der Freimaurerei is wrong in saying that he is represented by one of the officers in the degree of Master in Israel. He has confounded Abda with his son.
