the standing title of the Syrian kings, meaning "the son of Hadad." (See HADADEZER.)
(1.) The king of Syria whom Asa, king of Judah, employed to invade Israel (1-Kings 15:18).
(2.) Son of the preceding, also king of Syria. He was long engaged in war against Israel. He was murdered probably by Hazael, by whom he was succeeded (2-Kings 8:7), after a reign of some thirty years.
(3.) King of Damascus, and successor of his father Hazael on the throne of Syria (2-Kings 13:3, 2-Kings 13: 4). His misfortunes in war are noticed by Amos (1:4).