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Hazael, who took the throne of Aram in Damascus by killing the previous king Ben-hadad II (2 Kings 8:15), kept oppressing the northern kingdom.
Ben-hadad likely worked as a commander in Hazael’s army until he became king in 802 BC after his father.
Events
- Reign of Jehoahazc. 857 BC
People
Ben-hadad: King of Aram who oppressed Israel Hazael: King of Aram (Syria), anointed by Elijah Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Places
Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict
Glossary
Topics
Anger: Anger of God Ben-Hadad: Son of Hazael and King of Syria God: Preserver in Delivering from the Oppressions of the King of Syria Hazael: Conquests By Jehoahaz: Son of Jehu and King of Israel Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Jehoahaz Rulers: Wicked: Hazael, Committing Pillage (Plundering) Syria: Israel Delivered Into the Hands of, for the Sins of Jehoahaz