REZIN

A king of Damascene Syria, who united with Pekah king of Israel to invade Judah, B. C. 742, 2Ki 15:1-38,37; 16:5-10; Isa 7:1. Turning away from before Jerusalem, Rezin extended his conquests to the south as far as Elath; but was erelong conquered and slain by Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, whose aid had been procured by king Ahaz. His people also were carried captive beyond the Tigris, Isa 8:6; 9:11.

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Rezin. Rezin
Firm; a prince, a king of Syria, who joined Pekah (q.v.) in an invasion of the kingdom of Judah (2 Kings 15:37; 16:5-9; Isa. 7:1-8). Ahaz induced Tiglath-pileser III. to attack Damascus, and this caused Rezin to withdraw for the purpose of defending his own kingdom. Damascus was taken, and Rezin was slain in battle by the Assyrian king, and his people carried into captivity, B.C. 732 (2 Kings 16:9).

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Rezin. good-will; messenger

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REZIN. 1. A king of Syria who harassed the southern kingdom (Judah) 2Ki 15:37; 16:5-9
* Prophecy against Isa 7:1-9; 8:4-8; 9:11

2. A returned Babylonian captive Ezr 2:48; Ne 7:50

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king of Syria 2Ki 15:37; 16:5; Isa 7:1