The meaning of “הֲדַדְעֶזֶר”

Understanding Hădadʻezer reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H1909

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

הֲדַדְעֶזֶר

Phonetichad-ad-eh'-zer

TransliterationHădadʻezer

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Hadadezer. Compare הֲדַרְעֶזֶר. - § Hadadezer = "Hadad is help" - Hadadezer, a Syrian king 1) son of Rehob, a king of Syria-Zobah defeated by David's army

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

8 total references

Reference	Text
2 Samuel 8:8	“And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.”
1 Kings 11:23	“And God stirred him up another adversary, Rezon the son of Eliadah, which fled from his lord Hadadezer king of Zobah:”

Usage Statistics

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Most Frequent Book

2 Samuel

Book Distribution

2 Samuel7

1 Kings1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'הֲדַדְעֶזֶר' deepen your understanding of 2 Samuel 8:8?

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