Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Benhadad"
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary (easton)
Ben-hadad
the standing title of the Syrian kings, meaning "the son of
Hadad." (See {HADADEZER}.)
(1.) The king of Syria whom Asa, king of Judah, employed to
invade Israel (1 Kings 15:18).
(2.) Son of the preceding, also king of Syria. He was long
engaged in war against Israel. He was murdered probably by
Hazael, by whom he was succeeded (2 Kings 8:7-15), after a reign
of some thirty years.
(3.) 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).
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