Strong’s H0137

אֲדֹנִי־בֶזֶק

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Adoniy-Bezeq

Pronunciation

ah-doh-nee-beh-zehk

Definition

Adoni-bezek

Meaning

Adoni-Bezek

Usage

Adoni-bezeq is a Canaanite king mentioned in the Book of Judges. His name means "lord of Bezek," indicating his rule over the city of Bezek. He is known for his cruel treatment of seventy kings, whom he mutilated by cutting off their thumbs and big toes.

Bible references

Judges 1:5;Judges 1:6;Judges 1:7