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.
And he was an enemy to Israel throughout Solomon's entire reign, in addition to the trouble that Hadad caused. He hated Israel and ruled over Syria.
This verse describes how Rezon became a persistent enemy of Israel throughout Solomon's reign, ruling Syria and causing ongoing conflict alongside other adversaries.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to Rezon, who had escaped from his master Hadadezer king of Zobah and gathered men around him to become a rebel leader. He eventually established himself as king of Damascus in Syria, creating a northern threat to Israel. This happened during Solomon's later years when God was raising up adversaries against Solomon because of his disobedience and idol worship.
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