Grandfather of Ben-Hadad, king of Aram.
Hezion
Named in 1 verse of 1 Kings, first in 1 Kings 15:18.
חֶזְיוֹןHezion
- Children
- Tabrimmon
About Hezion Written by AI
Hezion is mentioned in 1 Kings 15:18 as the grandfather of Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram (Syria) during the reign of King Asa of Judah. The verse states that there was a treaty between Asa's father and Hezion, which Asa sought to renew with Ben-Hadad. His mention in this context suggests that he was a significant figure in the history of Aram, likely a former king or ruler, who had established a treaty with the kingdom of Judah.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Vision, the father of Tabrimon, and grandfather of Ben-hadad, king of Syria (1 Kings 15:18).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 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:
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.