Bible Dictionary
Tabrimon
Tabrimon, meaning “good is Rimmon,” was the father of Ben-hadad, king of Syria. His name reflects the worship of the Syrian deity Rimmon.
Definition
Tabrimon, properly Tabrimmon, was the father of Ben-hadad, king of Syria. His name means “good is Rimmon” and reflects reference to the Syrian god Rimmon.
Biblical Usage
Tabrimon is mentioned in the account of Asa’s reign as the father of Ben-hadad, the Syrian king with whom Asa dealt.
Historical Background
The name preserves an association with Rimmon, identified in the supplied material as a Syrian deity. Tabrimon lived before or during the reign of Asa, with the source dating him before 928 B.C.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Good is Rimmon, the father of Benhadad, king of Syria (1 Kings 15:18).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(properly Tabrimmon, i.e. good is Rimmon, the Syrian god) the father of Ben-hadad I., king of Syria in the reign of Asa. (1 Kings 15:18) (B.C. before 928.)