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Ben-hadad

Male

King of Damascus, and successor of his father Hazael on the throne of Syria (2 Kings 13:3, 4). His misfortunes in war are noticed by Amos (1:4).

Relationships

Parents Hazael

Key verses

Amos 1:4
but I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, and it will devour the palaces of Ben Hadad.
2 Kings 13:3
Yahweh’s anger was kindled against Israel, and he delivered them into the hand of Hazael king of Syria, and into the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael, continually.
2 Kings 13:25
Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz took again out of the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael the cities which he had taken out of the hand of Jehoahaz his father by war. Joash struck him three times, and recovered the cities of Israel.
2 Kings 13:24
Hazael king of Syria died; and Benhadad his son reigned in his place.