Ben-hadad I was the king of Aram (Syria) who oppressed Israel during the reigns of Jehoahaz and Jehoash, kings of Israel. The Lord allowed Ben-hadad to prevail against Israel because of their sins (2 Ki. 13:3). However, before his death, Ben-hadad returned the cities his father had taken from Israel (2 Ki. 13:24-25). The prophet Amos also prophesied against Ben-hadad, declaring that God would send fire upon his house (Amos 1:4). Ben-hadad was a powerful enemy of Israel, but God ultimately delivered His people from this oppressor.
Ben-hadad
HazaelEnglishA King of Aram living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.13.3.