Old Testament · Major figure
Rezin
Rezin was the last king of Aram-Damascus who formed an alliance against Judah during the reign of Ahaz.
Rezin was the king of Aram who allied with Pekah of Israel to besiege Jerusalem during the reign of King Ahaz. His aggression prompted Ahaz to seek help from Assyria, leading to the eventual fall of Damascus and the end of the Aramean kingdom as prophesied by Isaiah. He serves as a historical figure illustrating the geopolitical turmoil and divine judgment occurring during the decline of the northern kingdoms.
In the text
- Verses
- 10
- Books
- 4
- First appears
- 2 Kings 15:37
- Last appears
- Isaiah 8:6
Where Rezin appears
10 verses · 6 chaptersIn the same books
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