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Ben-hadad

A king, in the time of the Divided Monarchy · Syria · named in 3 verses

the name means son of Hadad Strong's Lexicon

Ben-hadad II, king of Aram, besieged Samaria during the reign of Joram and sought Elisha's counsel when ill.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

The standing title of the Syrian kings, meaning "the son of Hadad." (See HADADEZER.)

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at 2 Kings 6:24.

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