Though there were two kings of Damascus called Ben-hadad, the reference most likely applies to the son and successor of Hazael (2 Kings 13:24–25). He built fortified strongholds designed to protect palaces and cities from enemy attacks.1
Though there were two kings of Damascus called Ben-hadad, the reference most likely applies to the son and successor of Hazael (2 Kings 13:24–25). He built fortified strongholds designed to protect palaces and cities from enemy attacks.1
4 So I will send a fire upon the house of Hazael, and it shall devour the strongholds of Ben-hadad.