Original Word: אֲדֹנִי־צֶדֶק
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Adoniy-Tsedeq
Pronunciation: ah-doh-nee tseh-dek
Phonetic Spelling: (ad-o''-nee-tseh'-dek)
Definition: Adoni-zedek
Meaning: Adoni-Tsedek

Adonizedec

From 'adown and tsedeq; lord of justice; Adoni-Tsedek, a Canaanitish king -- Adonizedec.

see HEBREW 'adown

see HEBREW tsedeq

Word Origin
from adon and tsedeq
Definition
"Lord of righteousness," king of Jer.
NASB Translation
Adoni-zedek (2).

אֲדֹנִיצֶֿ֫דֶק proper name, masculine Canaanite king of Jerusalem Joshua 10:1,3(Lord of righteousness; my lord is righteous, or my Lord is ‚idiq — divine name — compare מַלְכִּי צֶדֶק, אֲדֹנִיָּהוּ, Phoenician אדנבעל etc.)

Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: אֲדוֹן (Adon) meaning "lord" or "master" and צֶדֶק (Tsedek) meaning "righteousness" or "justice."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Adoni-Tsedek, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of "righteousness" is often translated in the Greek Septuagint with words like δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosyne), which corresponds to the Hebrew צֶדֶק (Tsedek).

Usage: Adoni-Tsedek is used as a proper noun referring to a specific historical figure, the king of Jerusalem during the time of Joshua.

Context: Adoni-Tsedek was the king of Jerusalem during the period of the Israelite conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership. His name, meaning "Lord of Righteousness," reflects a common practice of the time where kings' names often included references to deities or divine attributes. Adoni-Tsedek is mentioned in the Book of Joshua, specifically in Joshua 10:1-3, where he is noted for forming a coalition with other Amorite kings to oppose the Israelites. This coalition was a response to the Israelites' successful campaigns in Canaan, particularly the destruction of Ai and the treaty with Gibeon, which was a significant city-state in the region.

The narrative in Joshua 10 describes how Adoni-Tsedek and his allies attacked Gibeon, prompting the Gibeonites to call for Joshua's aid. In response, Joshua led a surprise attack against the coalition, resulting in a decisive victory for the Israelites. The account highlights a miraculous event where the sun stood still, allowing the Israelites more time to achieve victory. Adoni-Tsedek and his allied kings were eventually captured and executed, marking a significant moment in the Israelite conquest of the Promised Land.

Adoni-Tsedek's story is emblematic of the broader theme of divine intervention and judgment against the Canaanite kings, as well as the fulfillment of the promises made to the patriarchs regarding the land of Canaan.

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