1 Kings 11:25

Translations

Modern

Rezon was Israel’s enemy throughout the days of Solomon, adding to the trouble caused by Hadad. So Rezon ruled over Aram with hostility toward Israel.

Traditional

And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, beside the mischief that Hadad did: and he abhorred Israel, and reigned over Syria.

Literal

And He was an adversary of Israel all the days of Solomon, besides the trouble that was of Hadad. And he abhorred Israel and reigned over Aram.

Latin

…eratque adversarius Israëli cunctis diebus Salomonis: et hoc est malum Adad, et odium contra Israël: regnavitque in Syria.

Original

Hebrew

English

Rezon was Israel’s enemy throughout the days of Solomon, adding to the trouble caused by Hadad. So Rezon ruled over Aram with hostility toward Israel.

Notes

1 Kings 11:23–25

Solomon’s second enemy was Rezon, an Aramean who had served under King Hadadezer of Aram-zobah. After David defeated Hadadezer (2 Samuel 8:3–7), Rezon escaped, gathered followers, and went to Damascus. He stayed there when Solomon campaigned in Hamath-zobah (2 Chronicles 8:3–4) and eventually became king of Damascus. Like Hadad, Rezon was a persistent enemy of Israel and caused trouble for Solomon.

1 Kings 11:14–40

God delivered Solomon’s punishment through three political adversaries, Hadad, Rezon, and Jeroboam (see 1 Kings 11:40).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon

Events

Reign of Solomon

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Psalm 106:40
So the anger of the LORD burned against His people, and He abhorred His own inheritance.
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Do not despise an Edomite, for he is your brother. Do not despise an Egyptian, because you lived as a foreigner in his land.

People

Hadad: An Edomite prince who opposed Solomon Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Places

Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict

Glossary

Ashtoreth Damascus Gods and Goddesses Hadad Kings, Books of First and Second Milcom Rehoboam Rezon

Topics

Backsliders: Solomon Citizens: Wicked: Hadad and Jeroboam God: Providence of, Overruling Interpositions of The Hadad: A Prince of Edom: Adversary of Solomon Rezon: An Adversary of Solomon

1 Kings 11:25

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