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Ben-hadad in the Bible — Who Was Ben-hadad? | nocap.bible

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Ben-hadad

A title used by multiple kings of Syria — Israel's recurring enemy

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A stone monument with an Aramaic inscription by 'Bar-Hadad son of Tab-Rimmon, king of Aram' was found near Aleppo in 1939. It's at the National Museum of Aleppo.

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The name (or title) of several Aramean/Syrian kings who clashed with Israel. Ben-hadad I was bribed by Asa to attack Israel (1 Kings 15:18-20). Ben-hadad II besieged Samaria and was defeated by Ahab, then later by Elisha's prophecy. The name literally means 'son of Hadad' (a Syrian storm god). They show up repeatedly as thorns in Israel's side.

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