Bible Figure
Hadadezer
biblical character
This Hadadezer was an Aramean ruler associated with conflict involving Israel; the database record should be distinguished carefully from similarly named rulers.
Biography
The biblical books contain rulers named Hadadezer, most prominently Hadadezer king of Zobah in David's reign and a Hadadezer associated with Aram in later historical references and inscriptions. The current record's broad references to 1 and 2 Kings are not sufficient by themselves to construct a secure individual biography without risking conflation.
Biblical Significance
This entry requires identity cleanup before richer crosslinking. AVWJ should avoid merging distinct Aramean rulers merely because their names are similar.