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| Bar-Hadad III | |
|---|---|
 Stele of Zakkur | |
| King of Aram Damascus (King of Syria) | |
| Reign | 796–792 BC (possible) |
| Predecessor | King Hazael |
| Successor | King Rezin |
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.
The archaeological Stele of Zakkur mentions "Bar Hadad, son of Hazael".
See also
| Ancient Arameans |
|---|
| Syro-Hittite states |
| Aramean kings |
| Aramean cities |
| Sources |
- List of biblical figures identified in extra-biblical sources
- List of Syrian monarchs
- Timeline of Syrian history
- Zakkur
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References
- Scott B. Noegel, "The Zakkur Inscription." In: Mark W. Chavalas, ed. The Ancient Near East: Historical Sources in Translation. London: Blackwell (2006), 307–311.
- Luis Robert Siddall, The Reign of Adad-nīrārī III: An Historical and Ideological Analysis of An Assyrian King and His Times. BRILL, 2013 ISBN 9004256148 p.37
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| Preceded byHazael | King of Aram-Damascus 796–792 BC |
Succeeded byRezin |