Hezion חֶזְיוֹן
Grandfather of Ben-Hadad, king of Aram.
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
"Then Asa took all the silver and the gold that was left in the treasures of Yahweh’s house, and the treasures of the king’s house, and delivered it into the hand of his servants. Then King Asa sent them to Ben Hadad, the son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, who..."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֶזְיוֹן | H2383 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)