Solomon's external adversaries 11:14-25 - Expository Notes on the Bible (Constable)

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Hadad hated Solomon because of Joab's severe treatment of the Edomites. He may have been a relation of Solomon's by marriage. Pharaoh Siamun apparently gave his daughter to Solomon in marriage and his sister-in-law to Hadad (v. 19).

Rezon also had reason to oppose Solomon (vv. 23-25). The Lord raised up both these men to bring judgment on Solomon (v. 14).

Kings of Aram in 1 Kings¹¹⁵

Kings

Dates

References

Rezon (Hezion)

ca. 940-915 B.C.

1 Kings 11:23, 25; 15:18

Tabrimmon

ca. 915-900 B.C.

1 Kings 15:18

Ben-Hadad I

ca. 900-860 B.C.

1 Kings 15:18, 20

Ben-Hadad II

ca. 860-841 B.C.

1 Kings 20; 2 Kings 6:24; 8:7, 9, 14