Ben-Hadad III
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Bar-Hadad III (Aram.) (ܒܪ ܚܕܕ) or Ben-Hadad III (Heb.) (בֶּן-הֲדַד) was king of Aram Damascus, the son and successor of Hazael. His succession is mentioned in 2 Kings (13:3, 13:24). He is thought to have ruled from 796 BC to 792 BC, although there are many conflicting opinions among Biblical archaeologists as to the length of his reign.[citation needed]
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Bar-Hadad III | |
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King of Aram Damascus | |
Reign | 796–792 BC (possible) |
Predecessor | King Hazael |
Successor | King Rezin |
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The archaeological Stele of Zakkur mentions "Bar Hadad, son of Hazael".[1][2]