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Rezin

Meaning: firm; a prince

Rezin is a king of Syria who joined Pekah in an invasion of the kingdom of Judah (2 Kings 15:37; 16:5-9; Isaiah 7:1-8).

Ahaz induced Tiglath-pileser III to attack Damascus, and this caused Rezin to withdraw for the purpose of defending his own kingdom.

Damascus was taken, and Rezin was killed in battle by the Assyrian king, and his people carried into captivity in 732 BC (2 Kings 16:9).

More information

• About Ancient Syria in the Bible
• Damascus in the Bible
• Who is Pekah?
• Tiglath-pileser III
• What is the Kingdom of Judah (aka Judea)?
• Assyria—What does the Bible say about it?
• Kings of the Bible