Rezon 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.
Parallel translations
- WEB He was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, besides the mischief of Hadad. He abhorred Israel, and reigned over Syria.
- KJV And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, beside the mischief that Hadad did: and he abhorred Israel, and reigned over Syria.
- NKJV He was an adversary of Israel all the days of Solomon (besides the trouble that Hadad caused); and he abhorred Israel, and reigned over Syria.
- NASB So he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, along with the harm that Hadad inflicted; and he felt disgust for Israel and reigned over Aram.
- NLT Rezon was Israel’s bitter adversary for the rest of Solomon’s reign, and he made trouble, just as Hadad did. Rezon hated Israel intensely and continued to reign in Aram.
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Quick answer
Rezon opposed Israel throughout Solomon's reign, adding to Hadad's harm and ruling over Syria with hatred for Israel. It summarizes the ongoing northern threat.
Overview
Alongside Hadad's mischief, Rezon was a persistent adversary who detested Israel and reigned over Aram. Together these enemies eroded the peace and dominion Solomon had once enjoyed. Their continual opposition embodies the unraveling of Solomon's empire under divine discipline, showing that the security of God's people is bound to their faithfulness to Him.
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Cross-references · 7
- Gen 34:30Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, “You have brought trouble upon me by making me a stench to the Canaanites and Perizzites, the people of this land. We are few in number; if they unite against me and attack me, I and my household will be destroyed.”
- 1 Kgs 5:4But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis.
- 2 Chr 15:2So he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.
- Zech 11:8And in one month I dismissed three shepherds. My soul grew impatient with the flock, and their souls also detested me.
- Deut 23:7Do not despise an Edomite, for he is your brother. Do not despise an Egyptian, because you lived as a foreigner in his land.
- Ps 106:40So the anger of the LORD burned against His people, and He abhorred His own inheritance.
- 2 Sam 16:21Ahithophel replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has left to keep the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened.”
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