Rezon
Rezon, son of Eliada, was an adversary of Solomon who reigned over Aram (Syria) in Damascus.
The name Rezon means “lean; small; secret; prince”
MaleUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book3 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Kings 11:23; only referred to as Rezon (רְזוֹן); a son of Eliada.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- רְזוֹןRezon
Mentions
Includes 2 verses that refer to Rezon without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- And God raised up against Solomon another adversary, Rezon the son of Eliada, who had fled from his master, Hadadezer king of Zobah,
- 1 Kings 11:24Referred to, not named…and had gathered men to himself. When David killed the Zobaites, Rezon captained a band of raiders and went to Damascus, where they settled and gained control.
- 1 Kings 11:25Referred to, not namedRezon was Israel’s enemy throughout the days of Solomon, adding to the trouble caused by Hadad. So Rezon ruled over Aram with hostility toward Israel.