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After David conquered Hadadezer, Rezon and his men fled to Damascus, where he became king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he gathered men about him and became leader of a marauding band, after the killing by David. And they went to Damascus and lived there and made him king in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and had gathered men to himself. When David killed the Zobaites, Rezon captained a band of raiders and went to Damascus, where they settled and gained control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them <i>of Zobah</i>: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So he gathered men to him and became captain over a band <i>of raiders,</i> when David killed those <i>of Zobah.</i> And they went to Damascus and dwelt there, and reigned in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he gathered men to himself and became leader of a marauding band, after David killed those <i>of Zobah;</i> and they went to Damascus and stayed there, and reigned in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He gathered men to himself and became leader of a marauding band, after David slew them of Zobah; and they went to Damascus and stayed there, and reigned in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he gathered men to himself and became leader of a marauding band, after David slew them of <i>Zobah;</i> and they went to Damascus and stayed there, and reigned in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he gathered men to himself and became commander of a marauding band, after David killed <i>some of</i> them; and they went to Damascus and stayed there, and reigned in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Rezon gathered men to himself and became leader of a marauding band, after David killed those <i>in Zobah</i>. They went to Damascus and stayed there and they reigned in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and gathered men to himself. He became leader of a raiding party when David killed the Zobaites. He went to Damascus, lived there, and became king in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and gathered men to himself. He became captain of a raiding party when David killed the Zobaites. He went to Damascus, lived there, and became king in Damascus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a troop, when David slew them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a troop, when David slew them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />after David killed the men of Zobah. Rezon gathered men and became the leader of a troop of warriors. They went to Damascus, settled there, and ruled a kingdom in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and had become the leader of a gang of outlaws. (This happened after David had defeated Hadadezer and had slaughtered his Syrian allies.) Rezon and his gang went and lived in Damascus, where his followers made him king of Syria. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He raised an army and commanded a gang of raiders after David had eliminated those who lived in Zobah. Rezon and his army moved to Damascus, remained there, and Rezon ruled from Damascus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and had gathered men to himself. When David killed the Zobaites, Rezon captained a band of raiders and went to Damascus, where they settled and gained control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He gathered some men and organized a raiding band. When David tried to kill them, they went to Damascus, where they settled down and gained control of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He gathered men to himself and became leader of a marauding band when David killed them. And they went to Damascus, and lived there, and reigned in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he gathered men to him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt in it, and reigned in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He gathered men to himself, and became captain over a troop, when David killed them of Zobah. They went to Damascus and lived there, and reigned in Damascus. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and gathers men to himself, and is head of a troop in David’s slaying them, and they go to Damascus, and dwell in it, and reign in Damascus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and gathereth unto himself men, and is head of a troop in David's slaying them, and they go to Damascus, and dwell in it, and reign in Damascus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will gather to himself men, and he will be chief of a troop in David's killing them; and they will go to Damascus and dwell in it and reign in Damascus.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he gathered men against him, and he became a captain of robbers, when David slew them of Soba: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt there, and they made him king in Damascus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he gathered together men against him. And when David put those of Zobah to death, he became a leader of robbers. And they went away to Damascus, and they lived there. And they appointed him to be king of Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />when David was slaughtering them. Rezon gathered men about him and became leader of a marauding band. They went to Damascus, settled there, and made him king in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He gathered followers around him and became leader of a marauding band, after the slaughter by David; they went to Damascus, settled there, and made him king in Damascus.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he gathered men to him, and became captain over a band, when David slew the people of Zobah; and they went to Damascus and dwelt in it, and Hadad reigned in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And men gathered to him and he was Captain of a band of robbers, and when David killed them, they went to Darmsuq and they dwelt in it, and Hadad reigned in Darmsuq.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a troop, when David slew them [of Zobah]; and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/11-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=4469" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/11.htm">Rezon's Hostility</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23</span>And God raised up against Solomon another adversary, Rezon the son of Eliada, who had fled from his master, Hadadezer king of Zobah, <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6908.htm" title="6908: way·yiq·bōṣ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To gather, collect. A primitive root; to grasp, i.e. Collect.">and had gathered</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ă·nā·šîm (N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to himself.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">When David</a> <a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: ba·hă·rōḡ (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">killed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">the Zobaites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">Rezon captained</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar- (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1416.htm" title="1416: gə·ḏūḏ (N-ms) -- A band, troop. From gadad; a crowd.">a band of raiders</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·lə·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and went</a> <a href="/hebrew/1834.htm" title="1834: ḏam·me·śeq (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Aram (Syria). Or Duwmeseq; or Darmeseq; of foreign origin; Damascus, a city of Syria.">to Damascus,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yê·šə·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">where they settled</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: way·yim·lə·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">and gained control.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1834.htm" title="1834: bə·ḏam·mā·śeq (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Aram (Syria). Or Duwmeseq; or Darmeseq; of foreign origin; Damascus, a city of Syria."></a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>Rezon was Israel’s enemy throughout the days of Solomon, adding to the trouble caused by Hadad. So Rezon ruled over Aram with hostility toward Israel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm">2 Samuel 8:3-8</a></span><br />David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. / David captured from him a thousand chariots, seven thousand charioteers, and twenty thousand foot soldiers, and he hamstrung all the horses except a hundred he kept for the chariots. / When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/10-18.htm">2 Samuel 10:18</a></span><br />But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven hundred charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also struck down Shobach the commander of their army, who died there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13-14</a></span><br />And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">2 Samuel 10:6-19</a></span><br />When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, they hired twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth-rehob and Zoba, as well as a thousand men from the king of Maacah and twelve thousand men from Tob. / On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. / The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance of the city gate, while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the open country. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-3.htm">1 Chronicles 18:3-8</a></span><br />As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River. / David captured from him a thousand chariots, seven thousand charioteers, and twenty thousand foot soldiers, and he hamstrung all the horses except a hundred he kept for the chariots. / When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-6.htm">1 Chronicles 19:6-19</a></span><br />When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, Hanun and the Ammonites sent a thousand talents of silver to hire for themselves chariots and horsemen from Aram-naharaim, Aram-maacah, and Zobah. / So they hired for themselves thirty-two thousand chariots, as well as the king of Maacah with his troops, who came and camped near Medeba while the Ammonites were mustered from their cities and marched out for battle. / On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12-13</a></span><br />Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">2 Kings 8:20-22</a></span><br />In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. / So Jehoram crossed over to Zair with all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. His troops, however, fled to their homes. / So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled at the same time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/8-16.htm">2 Kings 8:16-19</a></span><br />In the fifth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab over Israel, Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat succeeded his father as king of Judah. / Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. / And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-8.htm">2 Chronicles 21:8-10</a></span><br />In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. / So Jehoram crossed into Edom with his officers and all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. / So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled against his hand at the same time, because Jehoram had forsaken the LORD, the God of his fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">2 Chronicles 21:4-7</a></span><br />When Jehoram had established himself over his father’s kingdom, he strengthened himself by putting to the sword all his brothers along with some of the princes of Israel. / Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. / And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-1.htm">Isaiah 7:1-9</a></span><br />Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. / When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind. / Then the LORD said to Isaiah, “Go out with your son Shear-jashub to meet Ahaz at the end of the aqueduct that feeds the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-17.htm">Isaiah 7:17-25</a></span><br />The LORD will bring on you and on your people and on the house of your father a time unlike any since the day Ephraim separated from Judah—He will bring the king of Assyria.” / On that day the LORD will whistle to the flies at the farthest streams of the Nile and to the bees in the land of Assyria. / And they will all come and settle in the steep ravines and clefts of the rocks, in all the thornbushes and watering holes. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/16-1.htm">Isaiah 16:1-5</a></span><br />Send the tribute lambs to the ruler of the land, from Sela in the desert to the mount of Daughter Zion. / Like fluttering birds pushed out of the nest, so are the daughters of Moab at the fords of the Arnon: / “Give us counsel; render a decision. Shelter us at noonday with shade as dark as night. Hide the refugees; do not betray the one who flees. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/16-6.htm">Isaiah 16:6-14</a></span><br />We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty. / Therefore let Moab wail; let them wail together for Moab. Moan for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, you who are utterly stricken. / For the fields of Heshbon have withered, along with the grapevines of Sibmah. The rulers of the nations have trampled its choicest vines, which had reached as far as Jazer and spread toward the desert. Their shoots had spread out and passed over the sea. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he gathered men to him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, and dwelled therein, and reigned in Damascus.</p><p class="hdg">to Damascus</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/19-15.htm">1 Kings 19:15</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael <i>to be</i> king over Syria:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/20-34.htm">1 Kings 20:34</a></b></br> And <i>Benhadad</i> said unto him, The cities, which my father took from thy father, I will restore; and thou shalt make streets for thee in Damascus, as my father made in Samaria. Then <i>said Ahab</i>, I will send thee away with this covenant. So he made a covenant with him, and sent him away.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/14-15.htm">Genesis 14:15</a></b></br> And he divided himself against them, he and his servants, by night, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which <i>is</i> on the left hand of Damascus.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/7-35.htm">Band</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">Collected</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">Damascus</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-16.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-16.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">Gathereth</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-16.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-8.htm">Marauding</a> <a href="/john/10-8.htm">Outlaws</a> <a href="/joshua/1-18.htm">Rebels</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-49.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-7.htm">Slaughter</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-15.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-16.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-17.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">Troop</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">Zobah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/1-8.htm">Band</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-9.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-1.htm">Collected</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-18.htm">Damascus</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-27.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-28.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-2.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-20.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-20.htm">Gathereth</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-9.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-24.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-7.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-23.htm">Marauding</a> <a href="/psalms/147-2.htm">Outlaws</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-23.htm">Rebels</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-25.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-11.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-40.htm">Slaughter</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-24.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-25.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-1.htm">Together</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-7.htm">Troop</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-3.htm">Zobah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">Solomon's wives and concubines</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/11-4.htm">In his old age they draw him to idolatry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/11-9.htm">God threatens him,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">Solomon's adversaries were Hadad, who was entertained in Egypt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">Rezon, who reigned in Damascus</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/11-26.htm">And Jeroboam, to whom Ahijah prophesied</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/11-41.htm">Solomon's acts, reign, and death. Rehoboam succeeds him</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and had gathered men to himself</b><br>Rezon, like many leaders in ancient times, gathered a group of followers or mercenaries. This reflects a common practice where individuals with military prowess or leadership skills attracted others seeking protection or gain. This gathering of men can be seen as a precursor to forming a political or military faction, similar to how David gathered his mighty men (<a href="/1_samuel/22-2.htm">1 Samuel 22:2</a>).<p><b>When David killed the Zobaites</b><br>This refers to David's military campaigns against various groups, including the Zobaites, who were likely part of the Aramean confederation. David's victories over these groups are recorded in <a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm">2 Samuel 8:3-8</a>, where he expanded Israel's territory and influence. The defeat of the Zobaites would have created a power vacuum, allowing figures like Rezon to rise.<p><b>Rezon captained a band of raiders</b><br>Rezon's role as a captain of raiders indicates his leadership and tactical skills. Bands of raiders were common in the ancient Near East, often surviving by plundering settlements and caravans. This activity would have been disruptive to established powers, similar to the raids conducted by David before he became king (<a href="/1_samuel/27-8.htm">1 Samuel 27:8-11</a>).<p><b>and went to Damascus</b><br>Damascus, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, was a strategic location in the ancient Near East. By moving to Damascus, Rezon positioned himself in a key trade and military hub. This move mirrors the strategic relocations of other biblical figures, such as Abraham's journey to Canaan (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-5</a>).<p><b>where they settled and gained control</b><br>Rezon's settlement and control of Damascus suggest a successful establishment of power, likely through both military strength and political alliances. This control foreshadows the later prominence of Damascus as a center of Aramean power, which would become a significant adversary to Israel (<a href="/2_kings/16-9.htm">2 Kings 16:9</a>). Rezon's actions can be seen as part of the larger narrative of God's sovereignty over the rise and fall of nations, as seen throughout the prophetic books.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The second king of Israel, known for his military prowess and his heart for God. His actions against Zobah set the stage for Rezon's rise.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zobah.htm">Zobah</a></b><br>A kingdom in Syria, often in conflict with Israel. David's victory over Zobah weakened its power and created a power vacuum.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rezon.htm">Rezon</a></b><br>A former servant of Hadadezer, king of Zobah, who became a leader of a band of men and eventually took control of Damascus.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/damascus.htm">Damascus</a></b><br>A significant city in Syria, which became a center of power under Rezon's leadership.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/hadadezer.htm">Hadadezer</a></b><br>The king of Zobah, defeated by David, which led to Rezon's rebellion and establishment in Damascus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Solomon's turning away from God led to adversaries like Rezon rising against Israel. Disobedience to God can lead to unforeseen challenges and adversities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_influence.htm">Leadership and Influence</a></b><br>Rezon's ability to gather a band of men and take control of Damascus demonstrates the power of leadership and influence, even from humble beginnings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite human actions, God's sovereign plan unfolds. He uses even adversaries to fulfill His purposes, reminding us of His ultimate control over history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_past_actions.htm">The Impact of Past Actions</a></b><br>David's military campaigns had long-lasting effects, influencing future events and leaders. Our actions today can have significant impacts on future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_vigilance.htm">The Importance of Vigilance</a></b><br>The rise of Rezon serves as a reminder to remain vigilant in our spiritual lives, as neglect can lead to the rise of adversaries and challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_cherethites_in_the_bible.htm">What are the visions and prophecies of Gad?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_global_homage_to_israel's_kings.htm">Psalm 72:11 suggests all kings will bow down, yet there's no record of worldwide homage to Israel's monarchy; how do we account for this discrepancy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_joash's_sudden_coronation_credible.htm">2 Kings 11:12: How credible is the sudden public coronation of Joash without Athaliah's prior knowledge?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_rehoboam_biblically.htm">Who was King Rehoboam in biblical history?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">When David slew them of Zobah.</span>--The account of this war is found in <a href="/context/2_samuel/8-1.htm" title="And after this it came to pass that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines.">2Samuel 8:1-13</a>. The kingdom of Zobah was evidently a powerful state at that time, at war with the Syrian kingdom of Hamath, but holding supremacy over the Syrians of Damascus, and the "Syrians beyond the river" Euphrates; and (as the record shows) accumulating vast treasures of gold, silver, and brass. The establishment of Rezon (and Hadad?) at Damascus must have taken place later; for at the time we find that David "put governors in Damascus," and reduced its inhabitants to a tributary condition. Possibly there may have been some rising early in the reign of Solomon; for in <a href="/2_chronicles/8-3.htm" title="And Solomon went to Hamathzobah, and prevailed against it.">2Chronicles 8:3</a>, we find that Solomon had to "go up against Hamath-zobah," with which expedition the foundation of Tadmor seems to be connected. But it is probable that the establishment of an independent power in Damaseus dated only from the later days of Solomon.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he gathered men unto him and became captain over a band</span> [either of rebels before or of fugitives after the defeat], <span class="cmt_word">when David slew them of Zobah</span> [<span class="accented">Of Zobah</span>, not in Hebrews "Them" must mean the Syrian army]: <span class="cmt_word">and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein</span> [As David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus (<a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">2 Samuel 8:6</a>), this must have been some time <span class="accented">after</span> the defeat of the Syrians. But Keil argues that it cannot have been in the middle or later part of Solomon's reign, inasmuch as Solomon must have been lord of Damascus, or he could not have built Palmyra. But it is not so incontrovertibly settled that Solomon did build Palmyra (see on 1 Kings 9:18) as to make this argument of much weight. And even if it were, we might still fix the reign of Rezon at an earlier period of Solomon's sway. See below], <span class="cmt_word">and reigned.</span> [<span class="accented">i.e.</span>, the band or troop of Rezon, either in the confusion of the defeat, or in some subsequent time of anarchy, took possession of Damascus, and he, it would seem, usurped the crown. The word "reigned," however (plural), is somewhat remarkable. It may perhaps be accounted for by the plurals which precede it. The insertion of one "yod" (<span class="hebrew">וימליכו</span> for <span class="hebrew">וימלכו</span>) gives the sense "<span class="accented">they</span> <span class="accented">made him king</span>," which would certainly be preferable, if the emendation were not purely conjectural. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/11-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and had gathered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְבֹּ֤ץ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·bōṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6908.htm">Strong's 6908: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gather, collect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנָשִׁ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·nā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to himself.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָיו֙</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">When David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">killed</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּהֲרֹ֥ג</span> <span class="translit">(ba·hă·rōḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> </span><span class="str2">To smite with deadly intent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Zobaites,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹתָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Rezon] captained</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a band [of raiders]</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּד֔וּד</span> <span class="translit">(gə·ḏūḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1416.htm">Strong's 1416: </a> </span><span class="str2">A band, troop</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and went</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּלְכ֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·lə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Damascus,</span><br /><span class="heb">דַמֶּ֙שֶׂק֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḏam·me·śeq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1834.htm">Strong's 1834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Damascus -- a city in Aram (Syria)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">where they settled</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֣שְׁבוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·šə·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and gained control.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיִּמְלְכ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yim·lə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/11-24.htm">1 Kings 11:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/11-24.htm">1 Kings 11:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/11-24.htm">1 Kings 11:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/11-24.htm">1 Kings 11:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/11-24.htm">1 Kings 11:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/11-24.htm">1 Kings 11:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/11-24.htm">1 Kings 11:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/11-24.htm">1 Kings 11:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/11-24.htm">1 Kings 11:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/11-24.htm">1 Kings 11:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/11-24.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 11:24 He gathered men to him and became (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 11:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 11:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/11-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 11:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 11:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>