Dict: easton - Ben-hadad

easton:

Ben-hadad @ 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 (kjvKings: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 ( kjv@2Kings:8:7-15), after a reign of some thirty years.

(3.) King of Damascus, and successor of his father Hazael on the throne of Syria ( kjv@2Kings:13:3-4). His misfortunes in war are noticed by Amos (1:4).