Hezion חֶזְיוֹן
Grandfather of Ben-Hadad, king of Aram.
Who is Hezion in the Bible?
Hezion was the grandfather of Ben-Hadad I, king of Aram (Syria), mentioned in 1 Kings 15:18 during the reign of King Asa of Judah. According to the biblical account, Asa's father had established a treaty with Hezion, and Asa later sought to renew this diplomatic agreement with Ben-Hadad, Hezion's grandson. Though Hezion himself is not extensively detailed in Scripture, his mention indicates he was a significant ruler in Aramean history who played an important role in establishing international relations between the kingdoms of Judah and Aram during the divided monarchy period.
Biography
Hezion is mentioned in 1Ki.15.18 as the grandfather of Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram (Syria) during the reign of King Asa of Judah. The verse states that there was a treaty between Asa's father and Hezion, which Asa sought to renew with Ben-Hadad. His mention in this context suggests that he was a significant figure in the history of Aram, likely a former king or ruler, who had established a treaty with the kingdom of Judah.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Kings 1 verse
- 1 Kings 15:18
"So Asa withdrew all the silver and gold that remained in the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace. He entrusted it to his servants and sent them with this message to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion, the king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus:"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֶזְיוֹן |