Tabrimmon טַבְרִמּוֹן
Father of Ben-hadad I, king of Syria
Who is Tabrimmon in the Bible?
Tabrimmon was the father of Ben-hadad I, the king of Syria who ruled in Damascus during the reign of Judah's King Asa (1 Kings 15:18). Though Tabrimmon himself is not extensively described in Scripture, he was likely a Syrian king before his son succeeded him to the throne. His mention in the biblical text serves primarily to establish Ben-hadad I's lineage, as Ben-hadad became a significant political figure when King Asa made a treaty with him, sending silver and gold from the temple treasuries to secure his military support against Israel. Tabrimmon's historical importance lies in his role as the father of a ruler who influenced the geopolitical dynamics of the ancient Near East during the divided monarchy period.
Biography
Tabrimmon is mentioned in 1Ki.15.18 as the father of Ben-hadad I, who was the king of Syria in Damascus during the reign of Asa king of Judah. Asa made a treaty with Ben-hadad I and sent him silver and gold from the temple treasuries to persuade him to break his treaty with Baasha king of Israel. Ben-hadad I agreed and attacked the northern cities of Israel, forcing Baasha to stop building Ramah. No other details are provided about Tabrimmon. His name may mean "good is Rimmon," referring to a Syrian deity. As the father of Ben-hadad I, Tabrimmon was likely also a king of Syria before his son succeeded him on the throne.
Family
In Scripture
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- 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 | טַבְרִמּוֹן |