Abda in the Bible — Hidden Meaning & Symbolism

Abda, ab'-då (Aram.)-- servant; a servant of God is implied; also slave; worshiper; worshiper of God. a Father of Adoniram, one of the princes of King Solomon who"was over the men subject to taskwork" (I Kings 4:6). b Son of Shammua, a Levite who returned from the Babylonian captivity (Neh. 11:17). Meta. The idea of spiritual work or service, but containing a thought of bondage (servant, slave, worshiper). This idea of service was lifted to a higher level in the son, Adoniram, meaning my lord is high, my lord is exalted, or lord of heights.