Rezon the Syrian
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Rezon the Syrian was an enemy of King Solomon mentioned in 1 Kings. He was son of Eliada, and had previously deserted Hadadezer king of Zobah, presumably when the men of Damascus came to Hadadezer's aid. After Hadadezer's death Rezon became king in Damascus and, as Hadad the Edomite
harried Israel's borders.
Hadad the Edomite
Hadad the Edomite is a character mentioned in the First Book of Kings who was an adversary of King Solomon after Solomon turned to idols.According to the record in 1 Kings Hadad was the only survivor of the royal house of Edom after the slaughter at the hands of Joab, and escaped as a child to...
harried Israel's borders.