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.

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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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Ben-Hadad'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/b/ben-hadad.html. 1897.

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