Jump to: Hitchcock's • Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Rezon is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the First Book of Kings. He is known for his role as an adversary to King Solomon, contributing to the political and military challenges faced by the Israelite kingdom during Solomon's reign.Biblical References: Rezon is introduced in 1 Kings 11:23-25, where he is described as one of the adversaries raised up by God against Solomon. The Berean Standard Bible states: "God raised up Rezon son of Eliada as an adversary against Solomon. Rezon had fled from his master Hadadezer king of Zobah and gathered men around him. He became the leader of a marauding band after David slaughtered them. They went to Damascus, where they settled and took control. Rezon was Israel’s enemy throughout the days of Solomon, adding to the trouble caused by Hadad. So Rezon ruled over Aram and harbored hostility against Israel." Historical and Geopolitical Context: Rezon's background is tied to the kingdom of Zobah, a Syrian state that was a significant power in the region during the time of King David and King Solomon. After fleeing from Hadadezer, the king of Zobah, Rezon established himself as a leader of a band of marauders. His activities eventually led him to Damascus, where he seized control and established a base of power. The rise of Rezon as a ruler in Damascus marked a shift in the balance of power in the region. Damascus, under Rezon's leadership, became a significant threat to Israel, contributing to the geopolitical instability that characterized the latter part of Solomon's reign. Rezon's enmity towards Israel is noted as a persistent issue, compounding the challenges faced by Solomon due to other adversaries like Hadad the Edomite. Theological Significance: From a theological perspective, Rezon's emergence as an adversary is seen as part of God's judgment against Solomon. Solomon's reign, while marked by wisdom and prosperity, was also characterized by his turning away from God due to his marriages to foreign women and the subsequent idolatry that ensued. The adversaries, including Rezon, are understood as instruments of divine discipline, highlighting the consequences of disobedience to God's commandments. Rezon's account serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness to God and the potential consequences of straying from His ways. His role as an adversary underscores the theme of divine sovereignty, where God raises and removes leaders according to His purposes and plans. Legacy: Rezon's legacy is primarily as an enemy of Israel during a critical period in its history. His control over Damascus and persistent hostility towards Israel set the stage for future conflicts between the Arameans and the Israelites. The enmity between these two nations continued to shape the political landscape of the region in the centuries that followed. In summary, Rezon is a significant figure in the biblical narrative, representing both a historical adversary to Israel and a theological symbol of divine judgment. His account is a testament to the complex interplay of human actions and divine will in the unfolding of biblical history. Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary RezonSmith's Bible Dictionary Rezon(prince), son of Eliadah, a Syrian, who when David defeated Hadadezer king of Zobah, put himself at the head of a band of freebooters and set up a petty kingdom at Damascus. (1 Kings 11:23) He harassed the kingdom of Solomon during his whole reign. (B.C. 1043-975.) ATS Bible Dictionary RezonThe founder of a dynasty in Syria-Damascus in the time of David, and a great annoyance to Solomon, 1 Kings 11:23-25. He had been an officer under Hadadezer king of Zobah. Easton's Bible Dictionary Prince, son of Eliadah. Abandoning the service of Hadadezer, the king of Zobah, on the occasion of his being defeated by David, he became the "captain over a band" of marauders, and took Damascus, and became king of Syria (1 Kings 11:23-25; 2 Samuel 8:3-8). For centuries after this the Syrians were the foes of Israel. He "became an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon." International Standard Bible Encyclopedia REZONre'-zon (rezon; Rhazon): Son of Eliadah, and a subject of Hadadezer, king of Zobah (1 Kings 11:23). The name appears to be given as chezyon; Hazein (1 Kings 15:18; see HEZION), where he is the father of Tabrimmon, whose son Ben-hadad I is known through his leaaue with Asa, king of Judah. When David conquered Zobah, Rezon renounced his allegiance to Hadadezer and became powerful as an independent chief, capturing Damascus and setting up as king. Along with Hadad, the noted Edomite patriot, he became a thorn in the side of Solomon, the one making himself obnoxious in the South, the other in the North, of the kingdom of Israel, both being animated with a bitter hatred of the common foe. It is said of Rezon that he "reigned over Syria" (1 Kings 11:25), and if the surmise adopted by many scholars is correct that he is the same as Hezion (1 Kings 15:18), then he was really the founder of the dynasty of Syrian kings so well known in the history of this period of Israel; and the line would run: Rezon, Tabrimmon, Ben-hadad I, and Ben-hadad II. Strong's Hebrew 7331. Rezon -- an Aramean (Syrian) of Solomon's time... 7330, 7331. Rezon. 7332 . an Aramean (Syrian) of Solomon's time. 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