Adonijah

[ ad-n-ahy-juh ]

/ ˌæd nˈaɪ dʒə /

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a son of David, put to death at the order of Solomon. 2 Samuel 3:4; 1 Kings 2:19–25.

QUIZZES

In effect, this quiz will prove whether or not you have the skills to know the difference between “affect” and “effect.”

Question 1 of 7

The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

Also Douay Bible, Ad·o·ni·as

[ad-n-ahy-uhs]. /ˌæd nˈaɪ əs/.

Yea; of a new faith to such as thou; but a faith older than the Hebrew prophets to them that believe, Adonijah.
The Portland Sketch Book|Various
When Adonijah and his friends heard this they were filled with fear.
The Wonder Book of Bible Stories|Compiled by Logan Marshall
I speak of Adonijah Wigglesworth, a most estimable young gentleman, an acquaintance whom thou would'st do well to cultivate.
Contemporary One-Act Plays|Sir James M. Barrie
Adonijah leans back in his chair in supreme contentment at the turn affairs have taken.
Contemporary One-Act Plays|Sir James M. Barrie

Compared with Adonijah he is a reed shaken in the winds, whereas Adonijah resembleth a tree planted by the river of waters.
Contemporary One-Act Plays|Sir James M. Barrie