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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Adalia</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/a/adalia.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/esther/9-8.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/a/adalia.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Adalia</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/a/adaiah--two_sons_of_bani.htm" title="Adaiah: Two Sons of Bani">◄</a> Adalia <a href="/topical/a/ada'lia.htm" title="Ada'lia">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Adalia is a figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Esther. He is one of the ten sons of Haman, the Agagite, who is a prominent antagonist in the narrative of Esther. Haman is known for his plot to annihilate the Jewish people during the reign of King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) of Persia. The name "Adalia" is believed to have Persian origins, though its exact meaning is not definitively known.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br>Adalia is mentioned in <a href="/esther/9-7.htm">Esther 9:7-10</a>, which lists the names of Haman's ten sons who were killed by the Jews in the citadel of Susa. The Berean Standard Bible states:<br><br><i>"They struck down and killed the ten sons of Haman—Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha, Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha, Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha."</i> (<a href="/esther/9-7.htm">Esther 9:7-9</a>)<br><br>This passage is part of the larger narrative where Queen Esther, a Jewess who becomes queen of Persia, and her cousin Mordecai successfully thwart Haman's genocidal plans. After Haman's execution, the Jews are granted the right to defend themselves against their enemies, leading to the defeat of those who sought their harm, including Haman's sons.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b><br><br>The account of Esther is set during the Persian Empire, a time when the Jewish people were living in exile. The narrative highlights themes of providence, courage, and the reversal of fortunes. Haman's lineage as an Agagite is significant, as it connects him to the Amalekites, long-standing enemies of Israel. This historical enmity adds depth to the conflict between Haman and the Jewish people.<br><br>The execution of Haman's sons, including Adalia, is seen as a fulfillment of divine justice and a protective measure for the Jewish community. The Book of Esther, while not explicitly mentioning God, is often interpreted as demonstrating God's unseen hand in the deliverance of His people.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the account of Adalia and his brothers serves as a reminder of the consequences of opposing God's chosen people. The narrative underscores the belief in divine justice and protection, themes that resonate throughout the biblical text. The downfall of Haman and his sons is viewed as a testament to the faithfulness of God in preserving His covenant people.<br><br>The account of Esther, including the fate of Adalia, is commemorated annually in the Jewish festival of Purim. This celebration marks the survival of the Jewish people and the triumph over their adversaries, reinforcing the themes of deliverance and divine providence that are central to the narrative.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Adalia</span><p>(<i>a fire-god</i>), the fifth son of Haman. (<a href="/esther/9-8.htm">Esther 9:8</a>)<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">ADALIA</span><p>a-da-li'-a ('adhalya', probably a Persian name, meaning unknown): One of the ten sons of Haman who were put to death by the Jews (<a href="/esther/9-8.htm">Esther 9:8</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/118.htm"><span class="l">118. Adalya -- the fifth son of Haman</span></a><br><b>...</b> 117, 118. Adalya. 119 . the fifth son of Haman. Transliteration: Adalya Phonetic<br> Spelling: (ad-al-yaw') Short Definition: <b>Adalia</b>. <b>...</b> <b>Adalia</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/118.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/adalia.htm"><span class="l"><b>Adalia</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>ADALIA</b>. <b>...</b><b>Adalia</b> (1 Occurrence). Esther 9:8 Poratha,<br><b>Adalia</b>, Aridatha, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/adalia.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ada'lia.htm"><span class="l">Ada'lia (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Ada'lia. <b>Adalia</b>, Ada'lia. Adam . Multi-Version Concordance Ada'lia (1 Occurrence).<br> Esther 9:8 and Poratha, and <b>Adalia</b>, and Aridatha, (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ada'lia.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/adai'ah.htm"><span class="l">Adai'ah (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Adai'ah. Adaiah, Adai'ah. <b>Adalia</b> . Multi-Version Concordance Adai'ah (9<br> Occurrences). <b>...</b> Adaiah, Adai'ah. <b>Adalia</b> . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/adai'ah.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/minor.htm"><span class="l">Minor (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> can boast of the plains of Pamphylia and Cilicia, both highly fertile, the harbors<br> of Makri and Marmariki, and the sheltered bays of <b>Adalia</b> and Alexandretta. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/minor.htm - 62k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/asia.htm"><span class="l">Asia (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> can boast of the plains of Pamphylia and Cilicia, both highly fertile, the harbors<br> of Makri and Marmariki, and the sheltered bays of <b>Adalia</b> and Alexandretta. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/asia.htm - 71k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pora'tha.htm"><span class="l">Pora'tha (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Pora'tha (1 Occurrence). Esther 9:8 and Poratha, and <b>Adalia</b>,<br> and Aridatha, (See RSV). Poratha, Pora'tha. Porch . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pora'tha.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/poratha.htm"><span class="l">Poratha (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Poratha (1 Occurrence). Esther 9:8 Poratha, <b>Adalia</b>,<br> Aridatha, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/poratha.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/arida'tha.htm"><span class="l">Arida'tha (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Arida'tha (1 Occurrence). Esther 9:8 and Poratha, and<br><b>Adalia</b>, and Aridatha, (See RSV). Aridatha, Arida'tha. Arieh . Reference Bible <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/arida'tha.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/aridatha.htm"><span class="l">Aridatha (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Aridatha (1 Occurrence). Esther 9:8 Poratha, <b>Adalia</b>,<br> Aridatha, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/aridatha.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/attalia.htm"><span class="l">Attalia (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> was founded by Attalus II Philadelphus (159-138 BC), hence, its name Attalia, which<br> during the Middle Ages was corrupted to Satalia; its modern name is <b>Adalia</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/attalia.htm - 8k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Adalia (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/esther/9-8.htm">Esther 9:8</a></span><br />Poratha, <span class="boldtext">Adalia</span>, Aridatha,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/a/adalia.htm">Adalia</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/adalia--son_of_haman.htm">Adalia: Son of Haman</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/adalia.htm">Adalia (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/adam.htm">Adam (29 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/a/adaiah--two_sons_of_bani.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Adaiah: Two Sons of Bani"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Adaiah: Two Sons of Bani" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/a/ada'lia.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ada'lia"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ada'lia" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>