Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When David destroyed Zobah’s army, Rezon gathered a band of men around him and became their leader; they went to Damascus, where they settled and took control. New Living Translation and had become the leader of a gang of rebels. After David conquered Hadadezer, Rezon and his men fled to Damascus, where he became king. English Standard Version And he gathered men about him and became leader of a marauding band, after the killing by David. And they went to Damascus and lived there and made him king in Damascus. Berean Standard Bible and had gathered men to himself. When David killed the Zobaites, Rezon captained a band of raiders and went to Damascus, where they settled and gained control. Berean Literal Bible And he gathered to him men and became captain of a troop, when David killed them; and they went to Damascus and dwelt in it, and they made him king in Damascus. King James Bible And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus. New King James Version So he gathered men to him and became captain over a band of raiders, when David killed those of Zobah. And they went to Damascus and dwelt there, and reigned in Damascus. New American Standard Bible And he gathered men to himself and became leader of a marauding band, after David killed those of Zobah; and they went to Damascus and stayed there, and reigned in Damascus. NASB 1995 He gathered men to himself and became leader of a marauding band, after David slew them of Zobah; and they went to Damascus and stayed there, and reigned in Damascus. NASB 1977 And he gathered men to himself and became leader of a marauding band, after David slew them of Zobah; and they went to Damascus and stayed there, and reigned in Damascus. Legacy Standard Bible And he gathered men to himself and became commander of a marauding band, after David killed some of them; and they went to Damascus and stayed there, and reigned in Damascus. Amplified Bible Rezon gathered men to himself and became leader of a marauding band, after David killed those in Zobah. They went to Damascus and stayed there and they reigned in Damascus. Berean Annotated Bible and had gathered men to himself. When David (beloved) killed the Zobaites, Rezon captained a band of raiders and went to Damascus (well-watered land), where they settled and gained control. Christian Standard Bible and gathered men to himself. He became leader of a raiding party when David killed the Zobaites. He went to Damascus, lived there, and became king in Damascus. Holman Christian Standard Bible and gathered men to himself. He became captain of a raiding party when David killed the Zobaites. He went to Damascus, lived there, and became king in Damascus. American Standard Version And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a troop, when David slew them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus. English Revised Version And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a troop, when David slew them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus. GOD'S WORD® Translation after David killed the men of Zobah. Rezon gathered men and became the leader of a troop of warriors. They went to Damascus, settled there, and ruled a kingdom in Damascus. Good News Translation and had become the leader of a gang of outlaws. (This happened after David had defeated Hadadezer and had slaughtered his Syrian allies.) Rezon and his gang went and lived in Damascus, where his followers made him king of Syria. International Standard Version He raised an army and commanded a gang of raiders after David had eliminated those who lived in Zobah. Rezon and his army moved to Damascus, remained there, and Rezon ruled from Damascus. NET Bible He gathered some men and organized a raiding band. When David tried to kill them, they went to Damascus, where they settled down and gained control of the city. New Heart English Bible He gathered men to himself and became leader of a marauding band when David killed them. And they went to Damascus, and lived there, and reigned in Damascus. Webster's Bible Translation And he gathered men to him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt in it, and reigned in Damascus. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand had gathered men to himself. When David killed the Zobaites, Rezon captained a band of raiders and went to Damascus, where they settled and gained control. World English Bible He gathered men to himself, and became captain over a troop, when David killed them of Zobah. They went to Damascus and lived there, and reigned in Damascus. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand gathers men to himself, and is head of a troop in David’s slaying them, and they go to Damascus, and dwell in it, and reign in Damascus; Berean Literal Bible And he gathered to him men and became captain of a troop, when David killed them; and they went to Damascus and dwelt in it, and they made him king in Damascus. Young's Literal Translation and gathereth unto himself men, and is head of a troop in David's slaying them, and they go to Damascus, and dwell in it, and reign in Damascus; Smith's Literal Translation And he will gather to himself men, and he will be chief of a troop in David's killing them; and they will go to Damascus and dwell in it and reign in Damascus. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he gathered men against him, and he became a captain of robbers, when David slew them of Soba: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt there, and they made him king in Damascus. Catholic Public Domain Version And he gathered together men against him. And when David put those of Zobah to death, he became a leader of robbers. And they went away to Damascus, and they lived there. And they appointed him to be king of Damascus. New American Bible when David was slaughtering them. Rezon gathered men about him and became leader of a marauding band. They went to Damascus, settled there, and made him king in Damascus. New Revised Standard Version He gathered followers around him and became leader of a marauding band, after the slaughter by David; they went to Damascus, settled there, and made him king in Damascus. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he gathered men to him, and became captain over a band, when David slew the people of Zobah; and they went to Damascus and dwelt in it, and Hadad reigned in Damascus. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And men gathered to him and he was Captain of a band of robbers, and when David killed them, they went to Darmsuq and they dwelt in it, and Hadad reigned in Darmsuq. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a troop, when David slew them [of Zobah]; and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Rezon's Hostility23And God raised up against Solomon another adversary, Rezon the son of Eliada, who had fled from his master, Hadadezer king of Zobah, 24and had gathered men to himself. When David killed the Zobaites, Rezon captained a band of raiders and went to Damascus, where they settled and gained control. 25Rezon was Israel’s enemy throughout the days of Solomon, adding to the trouble caused by Hadad. So Rezon ruled over Aram with hostility toward Israel.… Cross References and had gathered men to himself. Judges 11:3 So Jephthah fled from his brothers and settled in the land of Tob, where worthless men gathered around him and traveled with him. 2 Samuel 15:6 Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel. 2 Chronicles 13:7 Then worthless and wicked men gathered around him to resist Rehoboam son of Solomon when he was young, inexperienced, and unable to resist them. When David killed the Zobaites, 2 Samuel 8:3-4 David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. / David captured from him a thousand chariots, seven thousand charioteers, and twenty thousand foot soldiers, and he hamstrung all the horses except a hundred he kept for the chariots. 1 Chronicles 18:3-4 As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River. / David captured from him a thousand chariots, seven thousand charioteers, and twenty thousand foot soldiers, and he hamstrung all the horses except a hundred he kept for the chariots. Rezon captained a band of raiders 1 Samuel 22:2 And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him. 1 Samuel 27:8 Now David and his men went up and raided the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites. (From ancient times these people had inhabited the land extending to Shur and Egypt.) 1 Samuel 30:1 On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. and went to Damascus, 2 Kings 8:7 Then Elisha came to Damascus while Ben-hadad king of Aram was sick, and the king was told, “The man of God has come here.” 1 Kings 19:15-17 Then the LORD said to him, “Go back by the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you arrive, you are to anoint Hazael as king over Aram. / You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet. / Then Jehu will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Jehu. where they settled and gained control. 2 Samuel 8:6 Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. 1 Chronicles 18:6 Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. 2 Kings 8:15 But the next day Hazael took a thick cloth, dipped it in water, and spread it over the king’s face. So Ben-hadad died, and Hazael reigned in his place. 2 Samuel 10:18 But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven hundred charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also struck down Shobach the commander of their army, who died there. 2 Samuel 8:13-14 And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. 2 Samuel 10:6-19 When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, they hired twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth-rehob and Zoba, as well as a thousand men from the king of Maacah and twelve thousand men from Tob. / On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. / The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance of the city gate, while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the open country. … Treasury of Scripture And he gathered men to him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, and dwelled therein, and reigned in Damascus. to Damascus 1 Kings 19:15 And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael to be king over Syria: 1 Kings 20:34 And Benhadad said unto him, The cities, which my father took from thy father, I will restore; and thou shalt make streets for thee in Damascus, as my father made in Samaria. Then said Ahab, I will send thee away with this covenant. So he made a covenant with him, and sent him away. Genesis 14:15 And he divided himself against them, he and his servants, by night, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which is on the left hand of Damascus. Jump to Previous Band Captain Collected Damascus David Destroyed Dwelt Gathered Gathereth Head Killed Leader Marauding Outlaws Rebels Reigned Settled Slaughter Slew Therein Together Troop ZobahJump to Next Band Captain Collected Damascus David Destroyed Dwelt Gathered Gathereth Head Killed Leader Marauding Outlaws Rebels Reigned Settled Slaughter Slew Therein Together Troop Zobah1 Kings 11 1. Solomon's wives and concubines4. In his old age they draw him to idolatry 9. God threatens him, 14. Solomon's adversaries were Hadad, who was entertained in Egypt 23. Rezon, who reigned in Damascus 26. And Jeroboam, to whom Ahijah prophesied 41. Solomon's acts, reign, and death. Rehoboam succeeds him and had gathered men to himself Rezon, like many leaders in ancient times, gathered a group of followers or mercenaries. This reflects a common practice where individuals with military prowess or leadership skills attracted others seeking protection or gain. This gathering of men can be seen as a precursor to forming a political or military faction, similar to how David gathered his mighty men (1 Samuel 22:2). When David killed the Zobaites Rezon captained a band of raiders and went to Damascus where they settled and gained control Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe second king of Israel, known for his military prowess and his heart for God. His actions against Zobah set the stage for Rezon's rise. 2. Zobah A kingdom in Syria, often in conflict with Israel. David's victory over Zobah weakened its power and created a power vacuum. 3. Rezon A former servant of Hadadezer, king of Zobah, who became a leader of a band of men and eventually took control of Damascus. 4. Damascus A significant city in Syria, which became a center of power under Rezon's leadership. 5. Hadadezer The king of Zobah, defeated by David, which led to Rezon's rebellion and establishment in Damascus. Teaching Points Consequences of DisobedienceSolomon's turning away from God led to adversaries like Rezon rising against Israel. Disobedience to God can lead to unforeseen challenges and adversities. Leadership and Influence Rezon's ability to gather a band of men and take control of Damascus demonstrates the power of leadership and influence, even from humble beginnings. God's Sovereignty Despite human actions, God's sovereign plan unfolds. He uses even adversaries to fulfill His purposes, reminding us of His ultimate control over history. The Impact of Past Actions David's military campaigns had long-lasting effects, influencing future events and leaders. Our actions today can have significant impacts on future generations. The Importance of Vigilance The rise of Rezon serves as a reminder to remain vigilant in our spiritual lives, as neglect can lead to the rise of adversaries and challenges. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 11:24?2. How does 1 Kings 11:24 illustrate consequences of Solomon's disobedience to God? 3. What leadership qualities did Hadad exhibit in 1 Kings 11:24? 4. How can we avoid creating adversaries like Solomon did in 1 Kings 11? 5. What scriptural connections exist between 1 Kings 11:24 and God's covenant with Israel? 6. How can we apply lessons from 1 Kings 11:24 to our spiritual leadership? 7. How does 1 Kings 11:24 relate to God's sovereignty over Israel's enemies? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Kings 11:24? 9. Why did God allow Hadad to become an adversary to Solomon in 1 Kings 11:24? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 11? 11. What are the visions and prophecies of Gad? 12. Psalm 72:11 suggests all kings will bow down, yet there's no record of worldwide homage to Israel's monarchy; how do we account for this discrepancy? 13. 2 Kings 11:12: How credible is the sudden public coronation of Joash without Athaliah's prior knowledge? 14. Who was King Rehoboam in biblical history? What Does 1 Kings 11:24 Mean Had gathered men to himself“Rezon son of Eliada … gathered men to himself” (1 Kings 11:23–24). • This action pictures the rise of an ambitious leader who attracts followers—much like David at Adullam (1 Samuel 22:1-2) or Absalom at the gate (2 Samuel 15:1-6). • Scripture shows how God often allows such movements to form in order to fulfill larger purposes (Judges 9:22-23; Isaiah 10:5-7). • Rezon’s recruitment signals the birth of a new threat that God will use to discipline an unfaithful Israel (1 Kings 11:14). When David killed the Zobaites The text links Rezon’s story to David’s conquest of Zobah (2 Samuel 8:3-8; 1 Chronicles 18:3-8). • David’s victory scattered many Arameans; some, like Rezon, escaped. • Though David’s triumph was complete, pockets of resistance remained, setting the stage for future adversaries (Psalm 18:37-45). • God’s sovereignty is evident: events from David’s era shape Solomon’s later challenges (1 Kings 11:9-13). Rezon captained a band of raiders “Rezon became leader of a band of raiders” (1 Kings 11:24). • Raiders (similar to the Amalekite bands in 1 Samuel 30:1-2) lived off plunder and terrorized borders. • Rezon’s leadership forged these outcasts into a proto-kingdom; contrast Israel’s God-ordained armies (Deuteronomy 20:1-4). • His rise underscores the vacuum Solomon’s expanding yet spiritually eroding empire created (Proverbs 14:34). Went to Damascus, where they settled and gained control “They went to Damascus, settled there, and Rezon reigned in Damascus” (1 Kings 11:24). • Damascus, an ancient trade hub (Genesis 14:15), offered strategic wealth and influence. • Rezon’s occupation transformed raiders into the Aramean kingdom that would plague Israel for generations (1 Kings 11:25; 2 Kings 8:12). • The continuous hostility fulfills God’s word that Solomon would face adversaries “all his days” (1 Kings 11:14, 23-25). • God uses even enemy ascendancy to remind His people of their covenant obligations (Deuteronomy 28:25, 47-48). Summary 1 Kings 11:24 records God’s providential use of Rezon’s rise: a refugee leader gathers followers, exploits David’s earlier victories, forms a raiding force, and captures Damascus, establishing a persistent foe. The verse illustrates how God sovereignly raises up external pressures to call His people back to wholehearted obedience, affirming both the reliability of Scripture’s history and the moral lessons woven through it. (24) When David slew them of Zobah.--The account of this war is found in 2Samuel 8:1-13. The kingdom of Zobah was evidently a powerful state at that time, at war with the Syrian kingdom of Hamath, but holding supremacy over the Syrians of Damascus, and the "Syrians beyond the river" Euphrates; and (as the record shows) accumulating vast treasures of gold, silver, and brass. The establishment of Rezon (and Hadad?) at Damascus must have taken place later; for at the time we find that David "put governors in Damascus," and reduced its inhabitants to a tributary condition. Possibly there may have been some rising early in the reign of Solomon; for in 2Chronicles 8:3, we find that Solomon had to "go up against Hamath-zobah," with which expedition the foundation of Tadmor seems to be connected. But it is probable that the establishment of an independent power in Damaseus dated only from the later days of Solomon.Verse 24. - And he gathered men unto him and became captain over a band [either of rebels before or of fugitives after the defeat], when David slew them of Zobah [Of Zobah, not in Hebrews "Them" must mean the Syrian army]: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein [As David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus (2 Samuel 8:6), this must have been some time after the defeat of the Syrians. But Keil argues that it cannot have been in the middle or later part of Solomon's reign, inasmuch as Solomon must have been lord of Damascus, or he could not have built Palmyra. But it is not so incontrovertibly settled that Solomon did build Palmyra (see on 1 Kings 9:18) as to make this argument of much weight. And even if it were, we might still fix the reign of Rezon at an earlier period of Solomon's sway. See below], and reigned. [i.e., the band or troop of Rezon, either in the confusion of the defeat, or in some subsequent time of anarchy, took possession of Damascus, and he, it would seem, usurped the crown. The word "reigned," however (plural), is somewhat remarkable. It may perhaps be accounted for by the plurals which precede it. The insertion of one "yod" (וימליכו for וימלכו) gives the sense "they made him king," which would certainly be preferable, if the emendation were not purely conjectural.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and had gatheredוַיִּקְבֹּ֤ץ (way·yiq·bōṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6908: To gather, collect men אֲנָשִׁ֔ים (’ă·nā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person to himself. עָלָיו֙ (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against When David דָּוִ֖ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse killed בַּהֲרֹ֥ג (ba·hă·rōḡ) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 2026: To smite with deadly intent the Zobaites, אֹתָ֑ם (’ō·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case [Rezon] captained וַיְהִ֣י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a band [of raiders] גְּד֔וּד (gə·ḏūḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1416: A band, troop and went וַיֵּלְכ֤וּ (way·yê·lə·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to Damascus, דַמֶּ֙שֶׂק֙ (ḏam·me·śeq) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1834: Damascus -- a city in Aram (Syria) where they settled וַיֵּ֣שְׁבוּ (way·yê·šə·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry and gained control. וַֽיִּמְלְכ֖וּ (way·yim·lə·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel Links 1 Kings 11:24 NIV1 Kings 11:24 NLT 1 Kings 11:24 ESV 1 Kings 11:24 NASB 1 Kings 11:24 KJV 1 Kings 11:24 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 11:24 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 11:24 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 11:24 French Bible 1 Kings 11:24 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 11:24 He gathered men to him and became (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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