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Adonijah

American

[ad-n-ahy-juh] / ˌæd nˈaɪ dʒə /

Douay Bible, Adonias

noun

(in the Bible) a son of David, put to death at the order of Solomon.

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Adonijah Currie of Quartz Hill won the girls’ 400 in 54.14.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2023

Adonijah Currie of Golden Valley won the invitational 400 in 53.69 and the 200 in 23.65.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2022

There's also a swordfight between Solomon and Adonijah, which is notable as a piece of film history, if nothing else.

From The Guardian • Jul. 15, 2010

This time around, the dying leader has more to worry about than just the squabbling between his sons Adonijah and Solomon over who will succeed him.

From Time Magazine Archive

Charles stops short and is about to begin a decided demonstration, when Betty, with a warning glance toward Adonijah, checks him with upraised hand.

From Contemporary One-Act Plays by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

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