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Aramean kingdom ruled by Hadadezer that David conquered; its cities Tibhath and Cun provided the bronze David dedicated to the Lord, later used in Solomon's Temple
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An Aramean kingdom mentioned in Assyrian records. The exact boundaries aren't fully mapped, but multiple ancient sources confirm it existed north of Damascus.
Zobah was a powerful Aramean kingdom north of Damascus, ruled by King Hadadezer, whom David defeated in campaigns recorded in 2 Samuel 8 and 1 Chronicles 18. From Zobah's cities of Tibhath and Cun, David captured enormous quantities of bronze, which he dedicated to the Lord. Solomon later used this bronze to craft the great basin, pillars, and other furnishings for the Temple in Jerusalem.
2 Samuel
David's World Domination Arc
Zobah is the Aramean kingdom David marches against, whose king Hadadezer is attempting to project power northward when David intercepts and dismantles his entire force.
1 Samuel
Jonathan and the Most Unhinged Power Move in the Bible
Zobah is listed here as one of Saul's conquered enemies — the Aramean kingdom whose defeat is noted as part of Saul's military résumé, though it becomes better known as a kingdom David later decisively subjugates.
2 Samuel
When Kindness Gets You Clowned
Zobah is one of the Aramean states supplying mercenaries to the panicked Ammonites — contributing 20,000 foot soldiers as part of the 33,000-man hired force.
2 Samuel
David's Last Words and His Elite Squad
Zobah is listed as Igal's origin — the Aramean kingdom David had defeated in battle now contributed one of its own to serve in his elite warrior corps.
1 Kings
When the Wisest King Ever Fumbled the Bag
Zobah is the Aramean kingdom where Rezon served Hadadezer before David's defeat — the political disruption that sent Rezon into exile and eventually to power in Damascus.
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