Who was Hazael?

King of Aram

The story of Hazael

Hazael - King
Hazael - King
King

Hazael was a biblical figure who is best known for being the King of Aram-Damascus. He was the son of a man named Tabrimmon, and he had a brother named Ben-Hadad. He is mentioned in the Bible in the books of 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, and Isaiah. Hazael was a powerful ruler who was known for his military prowess. He was a fierce enemy of the Kingdom of Israel, and he was responsible for the death of King Jehoram of Israel. He also conquered many of the cities of Israel, including Gilead, Galilee, and Samaria. Hazael is also known for his role in the prophecy of Elijah. Elijah prophesied that Hazael would become king of Aram-Damascus, and that he would be a scourge to the people of Israel. This prophecy was fulfilled when Hazael became king and conquered many of the cities of Israel. Hazael is remembered as a powerful ruler who was a great enemy of the Kingdom of Israel. He is best known for his military prowess and for fulfilling the prophecy of Elijah.

Name meaning

"God has seen" or "God sees"

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

King

First mention

1 Kings 19:15

Appearances in the Bible

21 mentions

Hazael in the Bible

Explore all 8 chapters where Hazael appears

1 Kings

Chapter 19

Elijah Flees from Jezebel

Elijah flees from Jezebel after she threatens his life.

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2 Kings

Chapter 8

Jehoram's Reign and Death in Israel

Jehoram becomes king of Israel and leads the people into idolatry, eventually dying a painful death.

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2 Kings

Chapter 9

Jehu Anointed King of Israel

Jehu is anointed king of Israel by one of the sons of the prophet Elisha.

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2 Kings

Chapter 10

Jehu's Purge of the House of Ahab

Jehu carries out a violent purge of the house of Ahab, eliminating all the remaining members of the dynasty.

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2 Kings

Chapter 12

Repair of the Temple

Joash becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, repairing the temple and removing idolatry.

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2 Kings

Chapter 13

Jehoahaz's Reign in Israel

Jehoahaz becomes king of Israel and leads the people into idolatry, eventually dying a painful death.

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 22

Athaliah's Usurpation

The narrative unfolds the turbulent period of Athaliah's usurpation, highlighting the struggles faced by the legitimate ...

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Amos

Chapter 1

The Message to the Nations

God sends Amos to prophesy against the nations, including Israel, for their sins of oppression, injustice, and idolatry.

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