Ben-Hadad III
| Bar-Hadad III | |
|---|---|
| King of Aram Damascus (King of Syria) | |
| Reign | 796 BC–792 BC (possible) |
| Predecessor | King Hazael |
| Successor | King Rezin |
Bar-Hadad III (Aram.) or Ben-Hadad III (Heb.) was king of Aram Damascus, the son and successor of Hazael. His succession is mentioned in 2 Kings (13:3, 13:24). He is thought to have ruled from 796 BC to 792 BC, although there are many conflicting opinions among Biblical archaeologists as to the length of his reign.
The archaeological Stele of Zakkur mentions "Bar Hadad, son of Hazael". This could have been Bar-Hadad III or II.[1][2]
See also
| Arameans |
|---|
| Aramean kingdoms |
| Aramean kings |
| Aramean cities |
References
- ↑ Scott B. Noegel, The Zakkur Inscription. In: Mark W. Chavalas, ed. The Ancient Near East: Historical Sources in Translation. London: Blackwell (2006), 307-311.
- ↑ Luis Robert Siddall, The Reign of Adad-nīrārī III: An Historical and Ideological Analysis of An Assyrian King and His Times. BRILL, 2013 ISBN 9004256148 p.37
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| Preceded by Hazael |
King of Aram-Damascus 796 BC–792 BC |
Succeeded by Rezin |
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